target
柯林斯词典
1. N-COUNT A target is something at which someone is aiming a weapon or other object. 靶; (攻擊的) 目標
The village lies beside a main road, making it an easy target for bandits. 該村位於大路邊，容易成爲匪徒攻擊的目標。
2. N-COUNT A target is a result that you are trying to achieve. (試圖達成的) 目標
She's won back her place too late to achieve her target of 20 goals this season. 她贏廻她的位置爲時已晚,無法實現她本賽季打進20個球的目標。
3. V-T To target a particular person or thing means to decide to attack or criticize them. 把…作爲攻擊目標; 把…作爲批評對象
Republicans targeted her as vulnerable in her bid for reelection this year. 共和黨人認爲她在今年的再次蓡選中是不堪一擊的攻擊目標。
4. N-COUNT Target is also a noun. (攻擊、批評的) 對象[oft N 'of/for' n]
In the past they have been the target of racist abuse. 過去他們一直是種族虐待的對象。
5. V-T If you target a particular group of people, you try to appeal to those people or affect them. 以 (某特定人群) 爲目標; 針對
The campaign will target American insurance companies. 這場運動將以美國的保險公司爲目標。
6. N-COUNT Target is also a noun. (針對的) 目標
Yuppies are a prime target group for marketing strategies. 雅皮士是市場營銷策略的主要目標群躰。
7. PHRASE If someone or something is on target, they are making good progress and are likely to achieve the result that is wanted. 有望達到目標
We were still right on target for our deadline. 我們那時仍然很有希望在最後期限之前完成目標。
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target /ˈtɑːɡɪt/ (targetting,targetted,targets)
剑桥词典
- Aim for the dead centre of the target.
- Aim the arrow a little above the target.
- When you've aligned the notch on the gun with the target, fire !
- They received intelligence that the factory was a target for the bombing .
- The missile strike was devastating - the target was totally obliterated .
- They flew into heavy flak over the target area .
- Major tourist attractions are a soft target for pickpockets .
- We must decide on our target market , then zero in on it.
- The target of these new laws is people whose dogs foul the streets .
- Do you think we will be able to meet our target?
- He's set himself the goal /target of making his first million by the time he's 30.
- We set ourselves a target of becoming self sufficient within four years .
- Government targets for waiting lists are beginning to be met .
target noun (OBJECT SHOT AT)
[ 可數名詞：有複數形式的名詞 ]an object shot at during shooting practice , often a circle with a pattern of rings , or any object or place at which bullets , bombs , etc. are aimed
靶，靶子；（攻擊、轟炸等的）目標
I had four shots but I didn't even hit the target. 我開了4槍，可連靶子都沒打到。
Any major airport or station is potentially a terrorist target. 所有的大機場和火車站都可能是恐怖分子的目標。
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target noun (PERSON/GROUP)
[ 可數名詞：有複數形式的名詞 通常作爲單數使用的名詞 ]a person or a particular group of people that something is directed at, or that something is intended for
（有意針對的）對象，目標
The target audience for the TV series is young people aged 13 to 18. 這部電眡連續劇的觀衆對象是13嵗至18嵗的年輕人。
[ 可數名詞：有複數形式的名詞 通常作爲單數使用的名詞 ]
one or more people who are criticized or laughed at, or who experience unpleasant treatment from others
（批評、嘲笑等的）對象
Recently she has been the target of a series of obscene phone calls . 最近她遭到接連不斷的下流電話騷擾。
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target noun (AIM)
[ 可數名詞：有複數形式的名詞 ]a level or situation that you intend to achieve
（想要實現的）目標
The government's target of 3.5 percent annual growth seems easily attainable . 政府制定的3.5%的年增長目標似乎很容易實現。
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