aim

一、真题好句
aim 高中必修500 全国卷频次:12 教材出处:译林版必修B1U1
/eɪm/
n.&v. aims 1 aims 2 aiming 2 aimed 4
目的；瞄准 & 以…为目标；瞄准；打算；针对；旨在

高考真题原句选：
Elizabeth Blackwell’s aim was to enter a medical college.
Human beings are able to do one thing continuously and with a definite aim.
Earlier this year, the China Through A Looking Glass exhibition in New York exhibited 140 pieces of China-inspired fashionable clothing alongside Chinese works of art, with the aim of exploring the influence of Chinese aesthetics (美学) on Western fashion.
The Youth Summit was aimed at increasing understanding and friendship between young students of the two countries through visits and discussions.
“Our parties are aimed for children 2 to 10”, Anaclerio said.
Horses help us achieve many of our aims.
Most businesses seek to make a profit— that is, they aim to achieve income that is more than the costs of operating the business.

二、词组｜习惯用语
aim of 旨在；瞄准；致力于…
aim at v. 针对；瞄准；目的在于
aim for 瞄准；以…为目标
aim high 胸怀大志，力争上游；向高处瞄准
take aim 瞄准
take aim at 瞄准；盯着；注意到；以…为目标
aim low ◎向低处瞄准(尤指拳击比赛中不道德的打法);◎志向不高;
cry aim 喝彩助威；予以鼓励
aim at doing sth 目的是做…

三、词根记忆 [12060](090529)

aim
n.
目的;瞄准vi.(at)目的在於vt.把…瞄准The man proclaimed in exclamation that he aimed to reclaim the aimless claim.那個人呼喊著聲明說他打算索回無目標的索賠.

aim / eim /
noun
1. [C] the purpose of doing sth; what sb is trying to achieve
目的；目标:
the aims of the lesson
本课教学目标
She went to London with the aim of finding a job.
她去伦敦是为了找工作。
Our main aim is to increase sales in Europe.
我们的主要目标是增加在欧洲的销售量。
Bob’s one aim in life is to earn a lot of money.
鲍勃唯一的人生目标就是挣很多的钱。
Teamwork is required in order to achieve these aims.
要达到这些目标需要齐心协力。
She set out the company’s aims and objectives in her speech.
她在讲话中提出了公司的各项目标。
⇨ note at purpose
2. [U] the action or skill of pointing a weapon at sb / sth
瞄准:
Her aim was good and she hit the lion with her first shot.
她瞄得准,第一枪就打中了狮子。
The gunman took aim (= pointed his weapon) and fired.
持枪歹徒瞄准后就射击了。
IDIOMS
▪ take ‘aim at sb / sth
(NAmE)
to direct your criticism at sb / sth
把目标对准某人(或某事物)；把批评的矛头指向某人(或某事物)
verb
1. ~ (at doing sth) | ~ (at / for sth) to try or plan to achieve sth
力求达到；力争做到:
▪ [V] The government is aiming at a 50% reduction in unemployment.
政府正力争减少 50% 的失业人数。
They’re aiming at training everybody by the end of the year.
他们力求做到在年底前人人得到培训。
We should aim for a bigger share of the market.
我们应该努力争取更大的市场份额。
He has always aimed high (= tried to achieve a lot).
他总是心气很高。
▪ [V to inf] They are aiming to reduce unemployment by 50%.
他们正力求使失业人数下降 50%。
We aim to be there around six.
我们力争六点钟左右到那里。
2. [VN] be aimed at to have sth as an aim
目的是；旨在:
These measures are aimed at preventing violent crime.
这些措施旨在防止暴力犯罪。
3. ~ (sth) (at sb / sth) | ~ (for sb / sth) to point or direct a weapon, a shot, a kick, etc. at sb / sth
瞄准；对准:
▪ [V] I was aiming at the tree but hit the car by mistake.
我对准树射击,不料误中了汽车。
Aim for the middle of the target.
瞄准靶心。
▪ [VN] The gun was aimed at her head.
枪瞄准了她的头。
4. [VN] [usually passive] ~ sth at sb to say or do sth that is intended to influence or affect a particular person or group
针对；对象是:
The book is aimed at very young children.
这本书的对象是幼童。
My criticism wasn’t aimed at you.
我的批评不是针对你的。

aim1 /eɪm/ ●●● S2 W2 noun
1  [countable] something you hope to achieve by doing something 目标，目的，意图
aim of
The aim of the research is to find new food sources.
此项研究的目的是寻找新的食物来源。
The main aim of the course is to improve your writing.
这一课程的主要目的是提高写作能力。
with the aim of doing something
a campaign with the aim of helping victims of crime
旨在帮助罪案受害者的运动
Teamwork is required in order to achieve these aims.
完成这些目标需要团队合作。
a policy which sets out the school’s aims and objectives
清楚阐明该校各项目标的政策
► see thesaurus at purpose
2  take aim to point a gun or weapon at someone or something you want to shoot 瞄准
take aim at
Alan took aim at the target.
艾伦瞄准了目标。
3  take aim at somebody/something American English to criticize someone or something 向某人/某事开火，批评某人/某事
Critics took aim at the president.
评论员向总统开火。
4  [uncountable] someone’s ability to hit what they are aiming at when they throw or shoot something 〔射击等的〕准头，准确性
Val’s aim was very good.
瓦尔很有准头。
 THESAURUS
Related topics: Sport
aim2 ●●● S2 W2 verb
1  [intransitive, transitive] to try or intend to achieve something 力求达到
aim to do something
We aim to finish by Friday.
我们力争星期五之前完成。
be aimed at doing something
an initiative aimed at reducing road accidents
旨在减少道路事故的新计划
aim for something
We’re aiming for a big improvement.
我们力求取得重大进步。
2  aim something at somebody to say or do something that is intended for a particular person or group of people 使某物针对某人
The criticism wasn’t aimed at you.
批评不是针对你的。
3  [intransitive, transitive] to choose the place, person etc that you want to hit or reach and point a weapon or another object towards them 瞄准，对准
Denver aimed his gun but did not shoot.
丹佛举枪瞄准，但是没有射击。
aim at/for
The pilot was aiming for the runway but came down in a nearby field.
飞行员的目标是跑道，却降落在附近的农田里。
Origin aim2 (1300-1400) Old French aesmer, from Latin aestimare; → ESTIMATE2

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1.VERB 动词致力于;旨在;以…为目标 If you aim for something or aim to do something, you plan or hope to achieve it.

【语法信息】：V for/at n/-ing

【语法信息】：V to-inf
He is aiming for the 100 metres world record…

他志在打破100米世界纪录。

Businesses will have to aim at long-term growth.

企业必须以长期增长为目标。

…an appeal which aims to raise funds for children with special needs.

旨在为有特殊需要的孩子筹集资金而发出的呼吁

2.N-COUNT 可数名词目的;目标 The aim of something that you do is the purpose for which you do it or the result that it is intended to achieve.

【搭配模式】：oft with poss
The aim of the festival is to increase awareness of Hindu culture and traditions.

该节庆日的目的在于增强人们对印度文化和传统的认识。

…a research programme that has largely failed to achieve its principal aims.

在较大程度上未能实现其主要目标的研究项目

3.V-PASSIVE 被动动词旨在;目的是 If an action or plan is aimed at achieving something, it is intended or planned to achieve it.

【语法信息】：be V-ed at n/-ing

【语法信息】：V-ed
The new measures are aimed at tightening existing sanctions.

新措施旨在加强现行的制裁。

…talks aimed at ending the war.

旨在结束战争的谈判

4.VERB 动词决定;想要 If you aim to do something, you decide or want to do it.

【语法信息】：V to-inf

【语域标签】：AM 美

【STYLE标签】：INFORMAL 非正式
Are you aiming to visit the gardens?…

你想去逛公园吗？

I didn’t aim to get caught.

我并不想被抓住。

5.VERB 动词（行为、言论）针对，指向 If your actions or remarks are aimed at a particular person or group, you intend that the person or group should notice them and be influenced by them.

【语法信息】：be V-ed at n

【语法信息】：V-ed

【搭配模式】：usu passive
His message was aimed at the undecided middle ground of Israeli politics…

他所传达的信息针对的是以色列政局中尚未表态的中间派。

Advertising aimed at children should be curbed.

针对儿童的广告应受到限制。

6.VERB 动词瞄准；对准 If you aim a weapon or object at something or someone, you point it towards them before firing or throwing it.

【语法信息】：V n at n

【语法信息】：V-ed

【语法信息】：V at n

【语法信息】：Also V
He was aiming the rifle at Wade.

他将步枪瞄准了韦德。

…a missile aimed at the arms factory…

瞄准军工厂的导弹

I didn’t know I was supposed to aim at the same spot all the time.

我不知道自己应该一直瞄准同一目标。

7.N-SING 单数名词瞄准，对准（指技巧或动作） Your aim is your skill or action in pointing a weapon or other object at its target.

【搭配模式】：oft poss N
He stood with the gun in his right hand and his left hand steadying his aim.

他站立着，右手举枪，左手稳住枪对准目标。

8.VERB 动词踢向;挥（拳）向 If you aim a kick or punch at someone, you try to kick or punch them.

【语法信息】：V n prep/adv

【语法信息】：Also V n
They aimed kicks at his shins.

他们踢向他的小腿。

9.PHRASE 短语瞄准;对准 When you take aim, you point a weapon or object at someone or something, before firing or throwing it.

【搭配模式】：V inflects
She had spotted a man with a shotgun taking aim.

她发现一个正持猎枪瞄准的男子。

10.PHRASE 短语激烈地批评 If you take aim at someone or something, you criticize them strongly.

【搭配模式】：V inflects

【语域标签】：AM 美
Republican strategists are taking particular aim at Democratic senators.

共和党的战略家正尖锐地攻击民主党的参议员。

1 aim /ˈeɪm/ verb
aims; aimed; aiming
1
a : to point (a weapon) at a target瞄准；对准
[+ object] He aimed the gun carefully before shooting.
他射击前小心翼翼地瞄准。
Don’t aim that pistol at me!
别把枪对着我！
[no object] He aimed carefully before shooting.
他射击前小心翼翼地瞄准。
Ready, aim, fire!
准备射击，瞄准，开火！
b : to point (a device) at something（用仪器）对准，瞄准
[+ object] aim a camera
用照相机对准
Try to aim the antenna in the right direction.
尽量把天线对准正确方向。
She aimed the telescope at a point in the eastern sky.
她把望远镜朝东对准天空的一个点。
[no object] She aimed at a point in the eastern sky.
她朝东对准天空的一个点。
c [+ object] : to direct (something, such as a missile, a ball, a punch, or a kick) at a target把…对准掷向
He aimed the stone at the dog but missed.
他把石头朝狗扔了过去，但没有打中。
The throw from the shortstop was poorly/badly aimed.
游击手的那，记投球没有命中。
well-aimed and badly aimed kicks/punches
精准的和不准的脚法/击打
2
: to have a specified goal or purpose旨在；以为目的
[no object] If you want to be successful, you have to aim high. [=you have to be ambitious] 如欲成功，必胸怀大志。
— often + at
The movie aims at comedy [=the movie is intended to be a comedy], but it really isn’t very funny.
这部电影本想拍成一部喜剧，但它实际上一点也不搞笑。
a political movement that aims at promoting world peace
旨在促进世界和平的政治运动
— often + for
The movie aims for comedy.
这部电影想要拍成喜剧。
aim for a goal
设定目标
If you’re trying to lose weight, you should give yourself a goal/target to aim for.
如果你想要减肥，你必须给自己设定一个目标。
[+ object] — followed by to + verb接动词不定式
a political movement that aims to promote world peace
旨在促进世界和平的政治运动
They aim [=intend] to reform the government.
他们想要对政府进行改革。
We aim [=plan] to arrive there at around noon.
我们计划在中午前后到达那里。
We aim to please.
我们务求使人满意。
3
[+ object] : to direct (something) at a particular goal, group of people, etc.针对（特定目标、人群等）
He aimed his criticism primarily at parents.
他的批评主要是针对父母的
— usually used as (be) aimed通常用作(be) aimed
His criticism was aimed primarily at parents.
他的批评主要是针对父母的。
The television program is aimed directly/primarily at children. [=is intended mainly for children] 这个电视节目主要是给儿童看的。
The new system is aimed at reducing costs. [=the purpose of the new system is to reduce costs] 新系统为的是降低成本。
a political movement that is aimed at promoting world peace
旨在促进世界和平的政治运动
2 aim /ˈeɪm/ noun
plural aims
1
[count] : a goal or purpose目标；目的
a political movement whose aim is to promote world peace
以促进世界和平为目的的政治运动
Our ultimate aim is to create something of lasting value.
我们的终极目标是创造出具有永恒价值的东西。
The book has two basic aims.
这本书有两个基本目的。
She was unable to achieve her aims.
她没能达到目的。
I started this business with the aim of making a profit.
我为了赚钱做起这个生意。
2
[noncount] : the ability to hit a target枪法；击中目标的能力
His aim was good.
他的枪法很准。
He fired at the target but his aim was off/bad and he missed.
他向目标开了一枪，但他的枪法太差，没有命中。
take aim
1
: to point a weapon at a target瞄准
He took careful aim at the target. [=he aimed carefully at the target] 他小心翼翼地瞄准了目标。
2
US : to have a specified goal or intention目标；意图
The runner took aim at setting a record. [=the runner’s goal was to set a record] 这名赛跑运动员的目标是创造纪录。
3
: to have something as the object of an action or effort以…为目标
Investigators are taking aim at [=targeting] health-care fraud. [=investigators are intending to punish/stop health-care fraud] 调查人员致力于惩罚/杜绝医疗保健欺诈行为。