aim
gb/ˈeɪm/ us/ˈeɪm/
A2
英语
~ 1400
义项
0 个义项
动词
A2
action
1
Point a weapon or device
To point something like a gun or camera at something you want to hit or see.
用法模式：
to aim [something] at [something/someone]
常见错误：
Learners sometimes confuse 'aim' with 'shoot'; 'aim' is about pointing, not firing.
近义词
direct (Focuses on guiding something toward a target but can be broader than physical pointing.)
反义词
misdirect (Indicates pointing away from the intended target.)
搭配
aim carefully
|aim directly
|aim at the target
|aim the camera
|aim the gun
主题
sports
|military
|photography
|core_vocabulary
例句
- 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.
学习者例句
- 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.
动词
B1
action
2
Try to achieve a goal
To plan or try to get a certain result.
用法模式：
to aim to [do something]
常见错误：
Learners may confuse 'aim to do' with 'plan doing'; correct form is 'aim to do'.
近义词
intend (Focuses on purpose or plan without necessarily implying effort toward it.)
反义词
neglect (Shows lack of effort or intention toward a goal.)
搭配
aim to please
|aim for success
|aim high
|aim for improvement
主题
goals
|business
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
例句
- 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.
学习者例句
- I aim to read more books.
- They aim to win the game.
- We aim to help people.
- He aims to learn English.
名词
A2
entity
3
A goal or purpose
Something you want to do or get; a goal.
常见错误：
Learners sometimes use 'aim' instead of 'goal' in places where 'goal' sounds more natural in casual speech.
近义词
objective (Often used in formal contexts for specific goals.)
反义词
disregard (Lack of intention or interest in achieving something.)
搭配
main aim
|primary aim
|long-term aim
|achieve your aim
主题
goals
|business
|education
|core_vocabulary
例句
- 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.
学习者例句
- 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.
名词
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.
近义词
alignment (Refers more specifically to positioning, often in technical contexts.)
反义词
misalignment (Failure to direct accurately toward a target.)
搭配
good aim
|take aim
|steady aim
主题
sports
|military
|core_vocabulary
例句
- He took careful aim before throwing the dart.
- Her aim was steady despite her nerves.
- The archer's aim was perfect.
学习者例句
- He has good aim with the ball.
- She takes aim before she shoots.
- My aim is not good.
语法
词典原形
aim
IPA
GB/ˈeɪm/
US/ˈeɪm/
音节与重音
aim （1 个音节）
Stress on 1st syllable (aim)
词形变化
Noun
- Base: aim
- Plural: aim, aims
Verb
- Base: aim
- 3rd Person Singular: aims
- Present Participle: aiming
- Past: aimed
词族
相关表达
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.
例句
- 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.
例句
- 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.
例句
- 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.
例句
- 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.