target
柯林斯词典
1. N-COUNT A target is something at which someone is aiming a weapon or other object. 靶; (攻击的) 目标
The village lies beside a main road, making it an easy target for bandits. 该村位于大路边，容易成为匪徒攻击的目标。
2. N-COUNT A target is a result that you are trying to achieve. (试图达成的) 目标
She's won back her place too late to achieve her target of 20 goals this season. 她赢回她的位置为时已晚,无法实现她本赛季打进20个球的目标。
3. V-T To target a particular person or thing means to decide to attack or criticize them. 把…作为攻击目标; 把…作为批评对象
Republicans targeted her as vulnerable in her bid for reelection this year. 共和党人认为她在今年的再次参选中是不堪一击的攻击目标。
4. N-COUNT Target is also a noun. (攻击、批评的) 对象[oft N 'of/for' n]
In the past they have been the target of racist abuse. 过去他们一直是种族虐待的对象。
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) 为目标; 针对
The campaign will target American insurance companies. 这场运动将以美国的保险公司为目标。
6. N-COUNT Target is also a noun. (针对的) 目标
Yuppies are a prime target group for marketing strategies. 雅皮士是市场营销策略的主要目标群体。
7. PHRASE If someone or something is on target, they are making good progress and are likely to achieve the result that is wanted. 有望达到目标
We were still right on target for our deadline. 我们那时仍然很有希望在最后期限之前完成目标。
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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)
[ 可数名词：有复数形式的名词 ]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；（攻击、轰炸等的）目标
I had four shots but I didn't even hit the target. 我开了4枪，可连靶子都没打到。
Any major airport or station is potentially a terrorist target. 所有的大机场和火车站都可能是恐怖分子的目标。
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target noun (PERSON/GROUP)
[ 可数名词：有复数形式的名词 通常作为单数使用的名词 ]a person or a particular group of people that something is directed at, or that something is intended for
（有意针对的）对象，目标
The target audience for the TV series is young people aged 13 to 18. 这部电视连续剧的观众对象是13岁至18岁的年轻人。
[ 可数名词：有复数形式的名词 通常作为单数使用的名词 ]
one or more people who are criticized or laughed at, or who experience unpleasant treatment from others
（批评、嘲笑等的）对象
Recently she has been the target of a series of obscene phone calls . 最近她遭到接连不断的下流电话骚扰。
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target noun (AIM)
[ 可数名词：有复数形式的名词 ]a level or situation that you intend to achieve
（想要实现的）目标
The government's target of 3.5 percent annual growth seems easily attainable . 政府制定的3.5%的年增长目标似乎很容易实现。
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