| 单词 | aim |
| 释义 | aim aim // noun, verb
■ noun [C]
the purpose of doing sth; sth that you are trying to achieve: The aim of the changes is to save money. Our main aim is to increase sales in Asia. He set out the company's aims and objectives in his speech. Tax cuts would help the government achieve its aim of boosting the economy. They will spend up to $7 million with the aim of launching 20 new products a year. ⇨ OBJECTIVE
a key/long-term/strategic aim ◆ the main/primary/principal aim ◆ to achieve/fulfil/meet an aim
■ verb
1 [no obj] to try or plan to achieve sth: We are aiming at/for 2 000 new customers by next year. They aim to increase sales by 20%. The government is aiming at a 50% reduction in unemployment.
2 [+ obj] be aimed at to have sth as an aim: The proposals are aimed at reducing debt.
3 [+ obj] aim sth at sb (usually be aimed) to produce sth that meets the needs of a particular group of customers or tries to influence them: The new airfares are aimed at business travellers. a marketing campaign aimed at teenagers SYN TARGET |
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