[] the purpose of doing sth; sth that you are trying to achieve 目的；目标◆The aim of the changes is to save money. 变革的目的是省钱。◆Our main aim is to increase sales in Asia. 我们的主要目标是增加亚洲的销售量。◆He set out the company's aims and objectives in his speech. 他在演讲时阐述了公司的各项目标。➡objective ⨁a key / long-term / strategic aim 关键／长期／战略目标⨁the main / primary / principal aim 主要／基本／重要目标⨁to achieve / fulfil / meet an aim 实现／完成／达到目标