aim
gb/ˈeɪm/ us/ˈeɪm/
A2
Английски
~ 1400
Значения
0 значения
Глагол
A2
action
1
Point a weapon or device
To point something like a gun or camera at something you want to hit or see.
Модел на употреба:
to aim [something] at [something/someone]
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'aim' with 'shoot'; 'aim' is about pointing, not firing.
Синоними
direct (Focuses on guiding something toward a target but can be broader than physical pointing.)
Антоними
misdirect (Indicates pointing away from the intended target.)
Колокации
aim carefully
|aim directly
|aim at the target
|aim the camera
|aim the gun
Теми
sports
|military
|photography
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- 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.
Примери за учащи
- 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.
Глагол
B1
action
2
Try to achieve a goal
To plan or try to get a certain result.
Модел на употреба:
to aim to [do something]
Честа грешка:
Learners may confuse 'aim to do' with 'plan doing'; correct form is 'aim to do'.
Синоними
intend (Focuses on purpose or plan without necessarily implying effort toward it.)
Антоними
neglect (Shows lack of effort or intention toward a goal.)
Колокации
aim to please
|aim for success
|aim high
|aim for improvement
Теми
goals
|business
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- 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.
Примери за учащи
- I aim to read more books.
- They aim to win the game.
- We aim to help people.
- He aims to learn English.
Съществително
A2
entity
3
A goal or purpose
Something you want to do or get; a goal.
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes use 'aim' instead of 'goal' in places where 'goal' sounds more natural in casual speech.
Синоними
objective (Often used in formal contexts for specific goals.)
Антоними
disregard (Lack of intention or interest in achieving something.)
Колокации
main aim
|primary aim
|long-term aim
|achieve your aim
Теми
goals
|business
|education
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- 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.
Примери за учащи
- 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.
Съществително
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.
Синоними
alignment (Refers more specifically to positioning, often in technical contexts.)
Антоними
misalignment (Failure to direct accurately toward a target.)
Колокации
good aim
|take aim
|steady aim
Теми
sports
|military
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- He took careful aim before throwing the dart.
- Her aim was steady despite her nerves.
- The archer's aim was perfect.
Примери за учащи
- He has good aim with the ball.
- She takes aim before she shoots.
- My aim is not good.
Граматика
Речникова форма
aim
IPA
GB/ˈeɪm/
US/ˈeɪm/
Срички и ударение
aim (1 сричка)
Stress on 1st syllable (aim)
Форми на думата
Noun
- Base: aim
- Plural: aim, aims
Verb
- Base: aim
- 3rd Person Singular: aims
- Present Participle: aiming
- Past: aimed
Семейство думи
Изрази
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.
Примери
- 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.
Примери
- 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.
Примери
- 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.
Примери
- 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.