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target noun
⇨ targettarget verb
⇨ focustarget noun ➡ See also the entry for ⇨ purpose 另见purpose条target ♦︎ objective ♦︎ goal ♦︎ object ♦︎ endThese are all words for sth that you are trying to achieve. 这些词均表示目标、目的。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆targets / objectives / goals for sth◆to work towards a target / an objective / a goal◆a worthwhile target / objective / goal / object / end◆the main / primary / prime / principal target / objective / goal / object◆the ultimate target / objective / goal / object / end◆a common target / objective / goal / end◆a / an ambitious / major / long-term / short-term / future target / objective / goal◆economic / financial / business targets / objectives / goals◆to define a target / an objective / a goal / an object◆to set / agree on / identify / reach / meet / exceed a target / an objective / a goal◆to achieve a target / an objective / a goal / an end◆to promote / pursue / accomplish / attain an objective / a goal / an end■ target [countable] a result that you try to achieve 目标；指标◆Set yourself targets that you can reasonably hope to achieve.给自己制订有望达到的合理目标。◆We're aiming to meet a target date of April 2009.我们力求在预定日期2009年4月完成。◆Write a plan that sets out your business goals and targets.写下计划，设定你的业务目标。◆The new sports complex is on target to open in June.新建的体育中心将在6月份如期开放。◆Our target audience (= the particular audience that the programme is aimed at) is men aged between 18 and 35.我们的目标观众是18到35岁的男性。◆What's the target market for this product?这个产品的目标市场是什么？■ objective [countable] (rather formal) something that you are trying to achieve （努力达到的）目标，目的◆What is the main objective of this project?这个项目的主要目的是什么？◆You must set realistic aims and objectives for yourself.你必须为自己设定切实可行的目标。■ goal [countable] something that you hope to achieve （希望达到的）目标，目的◆He continued to pursue his goal of becoming a photographer.他继续追求成为摄影师的目标。◆Their goal was to eradicate malaria.他们的目标是根除疟疾。NOTE 辨析 Target, objective or goal?A target is usually officially recorded in some way, for example by an employer or by a government committee. It is often specific, and in the form of figures, such as a number of sales or exam passes, or a date. People often set their own objectives: these are things that they wish to achieve, often as part of a project or a talk they are giving. Goals are often long-term, and relate to people's life and career plans or the long-term plans of a company or organization. * target通常为以某种方式正式记录的指标，如由雇主或政府委员会制订，常为具体的数字，如销售量、考试及格率、日期等；objective通常指为自己制订的、希望达到的目标，常为某一项目或发言的一部分；goal通常指长远目标，与人生和职业规划、公司和机构的长远规划有关。■ object [countable] (rather formal) the purpose of sth; sth that you plan to achieve 宗旨；目的；（计划实现的）目标◆The object is to educate people about road safety.目的是要教育人们注意交通安全。◆The whole object of the exercise is to get people to listen to each other.整个活动的目的是让人们相互聆听心声。■ end [countable] (formal) something that you plan to achieve （计划实现的）目标，目的◆She is exploiting the current situation for her own ends.她在利用目前的形势来达到自己的目的。◆He joined the society for political ends.他出于政治目的加入了这个协会。◆With this end in view (= in order to achieve this) they employed 50 new sales reps.为了达到这个目标，他们增聘了50名销售代表。◆We are willing to make any concessions necessary to this end (= in order to achieve this).为了达到此目的，我们愿作出任何必要的让步。◆That's only OK if you believe that the end justifies the means (= bad methods of doing sth are acceptable if the final result is good).要是你认为只要目的正确就可以不择手段，那随便你好了。ⓘ End is usually used in the plural or in particular fixed expressions. * end通常用复数形式或用于某些固定短语。 focus verb focus ♦︎ target ♦︎ direct ♦︎ be aimed at sb ♦︎ turn ♦︎ address ♦︎ orient ♦︎ pitchThese words all mean to give attention or a message to one particular person or group of people rather than another. 这些词均表示关注或针对特定的人或群体。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to focus / target / turn sth on sb / sth◆to target sth / direct sth / be aimed / pitch sth at sb / sth◆to target / direct / orient sth towards sb / sth◆to turn / address / orient sth to sb / sth◆efforts / resources / campaigns are focused on / targeted at / directed at sb / sth◆attention is focused on / directed at / turned to sb / sth◆research is focused on / directed at / oriented towards sth◆sth is focused on / targeted at a / directed at / an group / area◆primarily focused on / targeted at / directed at / aimed at / addressed to / oriented towards / pitched at sb / sth◆particularly focused on / targeted at / directed at / aimed at / oriented towards / pitched at sb / sth◆specifically focused on / targeted at / directed at / aimed at / addressed to / oriented towards sb / sth◆principally targeted at / directed at / aimed at / addressed to / oriented towards sb / sth◆directly focused on / targeted at / aimed at / addressed to / pitched at sb / sth◆mainly / clearly focused on / targeted at / directed at / aimed at sb / sth■ focus [intransitive, transitive] to give attention, effort, time etc. to one particular person, thing or situation rather than another 关注；注重；重点在于◆The discussion focused on three main issues.讨论集中在三个主要问题上。◆Schools should not focus exclusively on exam results.学校不应该只注重考试成绩。◆I was finding it hard to focus my mind properly.我发现很难好好地集中精神。◆The visit helped to focus world attention on the plight of the refugees.这次访问促使全世界关注难民的困境。◆Much recent concern has been focused upon sea level rises.最近很多人都在关注海平面上涨的问题。◆Where do you really wish to focus your time and energy?你到底想要把时间和精力放在什么地方？■ target [transitive, often passive] to try to help or influence a particular group of people, especially by offering a product or service designed for them 把（专门设计的产品或服务）面向，对准◆The booklet is targeted at people approaching retirement.这本小册子的读者对象是临近退休的人。◆We target our services towards specific groups of people.我们的服务针对特定人群。◆This hospital is targeted for additional funding.这家医院旨在获得额外的资金。■ direct [transitive] (always used with a preposition 总是与介词连用) to say or do sth that is intended to influence, affect or deal with a particular person, group, situation or issue 针对◆Was that remark directed at me?那话是冲着我来的吗？◆Most of his anger was directed against himself.他主要是生自己的气。◆There are three main issues we need to direct our attention to.我们需要注意的有三个主要问题。■ be aimed at sb phrase (of a product, service or remark) to be directed at a particular person or group of people （产品、服务或言论）针对，对象是◆The book is aimed at very young children.这本书的读者对象是幼童。◆My criticism wasn't aimed at you.我的批评不是针对你。■ turn [transitive, intransitive] to give attention to a particular person, subject or situation, especially after attention has been on sb/sth else 把注意力转向（特定的人、主题或情况）◆She looked at him, then turned her attention back to me.她看了看他，然后又把注意力转回到我的身上。◆Don't turn your anger on the children.别朝孩子撒气。◆His thoughts turned to his dead wife.他想起了自己过世的妻子。■ address [transitive] (formal) to say or write sth directly to a particular person 向⋯说话；针对⋯而写◆I was surprised when he addressed me in English.他用英语跟我说话，我很诧异。◆Any questions should be addressed to your teacher.任何问题都应该向你的老师求教。◆The book is addressed to the general reader.这本书是写给普通读者的。■ orient / /ˈɔːrient/ / (BrE also orientate / /ˈɔːriənteɪt/ / ) [transitive, usually passive] to make sb/sth give more interest, attention or effort towards a particular subject, person or situation; to make or adapt sb/sth for a particular purpose 以⋯为方向；以⋯为目的；使适应◆Our students are oriented towards science subjects.我们的学生是理科方向的。◆We run a commercially oriented operation.我们经营一个商业性企业。■ pitch [transitive, often passive] (rather informal, especially business 尤用于商业) to aim a product or a service at a particular group of people 使（产品或服务）针对，面向；确定⋯的销售对象（或目标市场）◆The new software is being pitched at banks.这种新软件以银行为目标市场。◆Orange juice is being pitched as an athlete's drink.橙汁正作为运动员饮料进行推销。 |