aim
gb/ˈeɪm/ us/ˈeɪm/
A2
الإنجليزية
~ 1400
المعاني
0 معنى
فعل
A2
action
1
Point a weapon or device
To point something like a gun or camera at something you want to hit or see.
نمط الاستخدام:
to aim [something] at [something/someone]
خطأ شائع:
Learners sometimes confuse 'aim' with 'shoot'; 'aim' is about pointing, not firing.
المرادفات
direct (Focuses on guiding something toward a target but can be broader than physical pointing.)
الأضداد
misdirect (Indicates pointing away from the intended target.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
aim carefully
|aim directly
|aim at the target
|aim the camera
|aim the gun
الموضوعات
sports
|military
|photography
|core_vocabulary
أمثلة
- She aimed the camera at the sunset.
- The soldier aimed his rifle at the enemy.
- Aim the remote at the TV for it to work.
- He aimed the arrow straight at the bullseye.
- The director aimed the spotlight at the main actor.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
- I aim the ball at the box.
- She aims her phone at the cat.
- He aims the water gun at his friend.
- We aim the light at the wall.
فعل
B1
action
2
Try to achieve a goal
To plan or try to get a certain result.
نمط الاستخدام:
to aim to [do something]
خطأ شائع:
Learners may confuse 'aim to do' with 'plan doing'; correct form is 'aim to do'.
المرادفات
intend (Focuses on purpose or plan without necessarily implying effort toward it.)
الأضداد
neglect (Shows lack of effort or intention toward a goal.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
aim to please
|aim for success
|aim high
|aim for improvement
الموضوعات
goals
|business
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
أمثلة
- We aim to finish the project by Friday.
- The new policy aims to reduce pollution.
- She aims to become a doctor one day.
- The campaign aims to raise awareness about climate change.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
- I aim to read more books.
- They aim to win the game.
- We aim to help people.
- He aims to learn English.
اسم
A2
entity
3
A goal or purpose
Something you want to do or get; a goal.
خطأ شائع:
Learners sometimes use 'aim' instead of 'goal' in places where 'goal' sounds more natural in casual speech.
المرادفات
objective (Often used in formal contexts for specific goals.)
الأضداد
disregard (Lack of intention or interest in achieving something.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
main aim
|primary aim
|long-term aim
|achieve your aim
الموضوعات
goals
|business
|education
|core_vocabulary
أمثلة
- Her main aim is to improve her English.
- The aim of the game is to score more points than the other team.
- Our aim is to provide affordable healthcare.
- He achieved his aim of running a marathon.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
- My aim is to be happy.
- The aim of this game is to win.
- Her aim is to make friends.
- Our aim is to learn English.
اسم
B1
action
4
Act of pointing at target
When you point something like a gun or camera at something you want to hit or see.
المرادفات
alignment (Refers more specifically to positioning, often in technical contexts.)
الأضداد
misalignment (Failure to direct accurately toward a target.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
good aim
|take aim
|steady aim
الموضوعات
sports
|military
|core_vocabulary
أمثلة
- He took careful aim before throwing the dart.
- Her aim was steady despite her nerves.
- The archer's aim was perfect.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
- He has good aim with the ball.
- She takes aim before she shoots.
- My aim is not good.
القواعد
الصيغة المعجمية
aim
IPA
GB/ˈeɪm/
US/ˈeɪm/
المقاطع والنبر
aim (١ مقطع)
Stress on 1st syllable (aim)
تصريفات الكلمة
Noun
- Base: aim
- Plural: aim, aims
Verb
- Base: aim
- 3rd Person Singular: aims
- Present Participle: aiming
- Past: aimed
عائلة الكلمة
التعبيرات
take aim at
1/tˈeɪk ˈeɪm ˈæt/
fixed phrase
Direct weapon or criticism at target
To point a weapon at someone or something, or to direct strong criticism toward them.
أمثلة
- The hunter took aim at the deer.
- In his speech, he took aim at unfair laws.
take dead aim at
1/tˈeɪk dˈɛd ˈeɪm ˈæt/
idiom
Focus completely on target/goal
To give all your attention and effort to hitting a target or reaching a goal.
أمثلة
- He took dead aim at breaking the record.
- The company has taken dead aim at increasing market share.
with the aim of
1/wˈɪθ ðə ˈeɪm əv/
fixed phrase
formal
With purpose of doing something
Having the purpose of doing something.
أمثلة
- They met with the aim of starting a new project.
- This law was passed with the aim of reducing crime.
aim high
1/ˈeɪm hˈaɪ/
fixed phrase
Set ambitious goals
To try for something big or difficult to reach.
أمثلة
- You should always aim high if you want to succeed.
- You should always aim high when planning your career.
- She aims high in her career choices.
- The coach told the team to aim high this season.