target
noun uk/ˈtɑː.ɡɪt/ us/ˈtɑːr.ɡɪt/
(OBJECT SHOT AT)
B2 [ C ]靶，靶子;（攻击、轰炸等的）目标
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
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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- 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.
(PERSON/GROUP)
C2 [ C usually singular ]（有意针对的）对象，目标
a person or a particular group of people that something is directed at, or that something is intended for
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。
C1 [ C usually singular ]（批评、嘲笑等的）对象
one or more people who are criticized or laughed at, or who experience unpleasant treatment from others
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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- 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.
(AIM)
B2 [ C ]（想要实现的）目标
a level or situation that you intend to achieve
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。
Synonyms: aim (INTENTION)ambitionaspiration (HOPE)dream (HOPE)goal (AIM)hope intent intentionobject (PURPOSE)objective
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- 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.
Idiom
on targetidiom 进展顺利的，成功在望的
If you are on target with a piece of work, you are making good progress and likely to achieve what you planned.
target
verb [ T ] uk/ˈtɑː.ɡɪt/ us/ˈtɑːr.ɡɪt/
(DIRECT)
C2 （广告、批评或产品）以…为目标（或对象）
to direct advertising, criticism, or a product at someone
The advert for the energy drink is targeted specifically at young people. 这则能量饮料的广告是专门针对年轻人的。
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- The adverts target yoof culture.
- These adverts are designed to target young people.
- High repayment loans are often targeted at the people who can least afford them.
- Cigarette manufacturers have been criticized for targeting youngsters.
(ATTACK)
把…作为（瞄准、轰炸等）的目标
to aim an attack, or a bullet, bomb, etc., at a particular object, place, or person
It is hoped that civilians will not be targeted during the war. 希望平民在战争中不会成为攻击的目标。