aim at something
phrasal verb with aim verb uk/eɪm/ us/eɪm/
C2 目的在于,旨在;致力于
to plan, hope, or intend to achieve something
The talks are aiming at a compromise. 会谈旨在达成妥协。
[ + -ing verb ] The government's campaign is aimed at influencing public opinion. 政府开展这场运动的目的在于引导公众舆论。
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- The talks are aimed at finding a mutually agreeable solution.
- The talks are aimed at furthering detente between the two countries.
- The negotiations are aimed at achieving a lasting peace between the two sides.
- Talks aimed at bringing a lasting peace to the region broke down last night.
- The latest discussions involve a plan aimed at ending ethnic violence in the province.