target

noun

UK/ˈtɑː.ɡɪt/
US/ˈtɑːr.ɡɪt/

Definitions of target noun

object(目標物)

  1. B2Countable(可數名詞)

    An object that is aimed at during shooting practice, often a circle with rings, or any object or place at which bullets, bombs, etc., are aimed.

    目標;靶子

    • I took four shots, but failed to even hit the target.

      我開了四槍,但甚至沒有擊中目標。

    • All major airports and train stations are potential targets for terrorist attacks.

      所有主要機場和火車站都是恐怖襲擊的潛在目標。

    • During target practice, he always manages to hit the bullseye with precision.

      在射擊練習中,他總能精準地擊中靶心。

person/group(個人/群體)

  1. C2Countable(可數名詞)Usually singular(通常單數)

    A person or specific group of people that something is directed at or intended for.

    目標;對象

    • The intended audience for this TV series is teenagers between 13 and 18 years old.

      這部電視劇的目標觀眾是13至18歲的青少年。

    • The target demographic for this advertising campaign is young professionals.

      這項廣告活動的目標人群是年輕的專業人士。

    • The product is designed to target the needs of frequent travelers.

      這款產品旨在滿足經常旅行者的需求。

  2. C1Countable(可數名詞)Usually singular(通常單數)

    One or more people who are criticized, laughed at, or experience unpleasant treatment from others.

    (批評、嘲笑等的)對象

    • She has recently become the target of a series of vulgar and harassing phone calls.

      她最近成為一系列粗俗和騷擾電話的目標。

    • Online, he became a target of malicious comments and cyberbullying.

      在網路上,他成為了惡意評論和網路霸凌的目標。

    • Due to his political stance, he often becomes the target of media criticism.

      由於他的政治立場,他經常成為媒體批評的目標。

goal(目標)

  1. B2Countable(可數名詞)

    A level or situation that one intends to achieve.

    目標

    • The government's goal of a 3.5 percent annual growth rate appears easily achievable.

      政府3.5%的年增長率目標似乎很容易實現。

    • The company's target is to increase sales by 20% in the next quarter.

      公司的目標是在下一季度將銷售額提高20%。

    • In order to prepare for the race, my goal is to run five kilometers every day.

      為了準備比賽,我的目標是每天跑五公里。

verb

UK/ˈtɑː.ɡɪt/
US/ˈtɑːr.ɡɪt/

Definitions of target verb

focus(針對)

  1. C2Transitive(及物動詞)

    To direct advertising, criticism, or a product at someone.

    (廣告、批評或產品)以某人為目標。

    • The advertisement for this energy drink is specifically targeted at young adults.

      這個能量飲料的廣告特別以年輕人為目標。

    • They are targeting their marketing campaign toward high-income individuals.

      他們的行銷活動針對高收入人群。

    • The critical article was directly targeting the government’s policy failures.

      這篇批評文章直接針對政府的政策失誤。

attack(攻擊)

  1. Transitive(及物動詞)

    To aim an attack, or a bullet, bomb, etc., at a particular object, place, or person.

    瞄準;以…為目標

    • It is hoped that civilians will not be targeted during the conflict.

      希望平民在衝突期間不會成為目標。

    • Terrorists targeted key buildings in the city center.

      恐怖分子將市中心的重要建築物作為目標。

    • The missile was programmed to accurately target the enemy base.

      這枚導彈被編程以準確瞄準敵方基地。

Idioms

  • on target

    Making satisfactory progress and likely to achieve a desired goal.

    進度符合預期,有望达成目標

    The project is currently on target, and it looks like it will be completed on schedule.

    該項目目前進展順利,看起來將按計劃完成。