aim

aim
verb
  1. [with obj.]point or direct (a weapon or camera) at a target
    将（武器，照相机）对准目标
    aim the camcorder at some suitable object.
    将可携摄像机对准合适的对象。
    [no obj.] aim for the middle of the target.
    瞄准目标的中部。
    ■direct (a missile or blow) at someone or something
    将（导弹，打击）对准
    she had aimed the bottle at Gary's head.
    她对准加里的头将瓶子砸了过去。
    ■(aim something at)direct information or an action towards (a particular group)
    将…针对（特别群体）
    the TV campaign is aimed at the 16–24 age group.
    电视竞选活动是针对16–24年龄组进行的。
  2. [no obj.]have the intention of achieving
    意在，旨在
    the programme will aim at deepening understanding.
    该计划旨在加深了解。
    [with infinitive]we aim to give you the best possible service.
    我们打算为您提供最好的服务。
noun
  1. a purpose or intention; a desired outcome
    目的，意愿；所期望的结果
    our primary aim is to achieve financial discipline.
    我们的主要目的是建立起金融秩序。
  2. [in sing.]the directing of a weapon or missile at a target
    瞄准
    his aim was perfect.
    他的瞄准完美无缺。
常用词组
aim high
  1. be ambitious
    目标高远
take aim
  1. point a weapon or camera at a target
    瞄准，对准
语源
  1. Middle English : from Old French amer, variant of esmer (from Latin aestimare 'assess, estimate'), reinforced by aemer, aesmer (from late Latin adaestimare, intensified form of aestimare)
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