aims; aimed; aiming
aims; aimed; aiming
Learner's definition of AIM
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a : to point (a weapon) at a target瞄准;对准 [+ object]
[no object]
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He aimed carefully before shooting.他射击前小心翼翼地瞄准。
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Ready, aim, fire!准备射击,瞄准,开火!
b : to point (a device) at something(用仪器)对准,瞄准 [+ object]
[no object]
c [+ object] : to direct (something, such as a missile, a ball, a punch, or a kick) at a target把…对准掷向 -
He aimed the stone at the dog but missed.他把石头朝狗扔了过去,但没有打中。
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The throw from the shortstop was poorly/badly aimed.游击手的那,记投球没有命中。
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well-aimed and badly aimed kicks/punches精准的和不准的脚法/击打
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: to have a specified goal or purpose旨在;以为目的 [no object]
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often + at -
The movie aims at comedy [=the movie is intended to be a comedy], but it really isn't very funny.这部电影本想拍成一部喜剧,但它实际上一点也不搞笑。
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a political movement that aims at promoting world peace旨在促进世界和平的政治运动
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often + for -
The movie aims for comedy.这部电影想要拍成喜剧。
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aim for a goal设定目标
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If you're trying to lose weight, you should give yourself a goal/target to aim for.如果你想要减肥,你必须给自己设定一个目标。
[+ object]
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followed by to + verb接动词不定式 -
a political movement that aims to promote world peace旨在促进世界和平的政治运动
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They aim [=intend] to reform the government.他们想要对政府进行改革。
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We aim [=plan] to arrive there at around noon.我们计划在中午前后到达那里。
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We aim to please.我们务求使人满意。
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[+ object] : to direct (something) at a particular goal, group of people, etc.针对(特定目标、人群等) —
usually used as (be) aimed通常用作(be) aimed -
His criticism was aimed primarily at parents.他的批评主要是针对父母的。
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The television program is aimed directly/primarily at children. [=is intended mainly for children]这个电视节目主要是给儿童看的。
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The new system is aimed at reducing costs. [=the purpose of the new system is to reduce costs]新系统为的是降低成本。
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a political movement that is aimed at promoting world peace旨在促进世界和平的政治运动
2 aim /ˈeɪm/ noun
plural aims
plural aims
Learner's definition of AIM
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[count] : a goal or purpose目标;目的 -
a political movement whose aim is to promote world peace以促进世界和平为目的的政治运动
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Our ultimate aim is to create something of lasting value.我们的终极目标是创造出具有永恒价值的东西。
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The book has two basic aims.这本书有两个基本目的。
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She was unable to achieve her aims.她没能达到目的。
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I started this business with the aim of making a profit.我为了赚钱做起这个生意。
2
[noncount] : the ability to hit a target枪法;击中目标的能力
take aim
1
: to point a weapon at a target瞄准 2
US : to have a specified goal or intention目标;意图 3
: to have something as the object of an action or effort以…为目标