Aim Meaning(定義、用法、例句與發音)

aim

verb

快速理解

What does "Aim" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Aim"?

指有意識地將行動、努力或物件對準特定目標或方向。

  1. 1

    瞄準(武器、相機等)

    EN: to point a weapon or camera at something

    翻譯: 將武器或相機對準某物

  2. 2

    以...為目標

    EN: to intend or direct your efforts toward achieving something

    翻譯: 意圖或將努力導向達成某事

  3. 3

    針對、旨在

    EN: to have something as your purpose or goal

    翻譯: 以某事為目的或目標

小提醒:注意 'aim to' 和 'aim at' 的區別:'aim to + 動詞原形' 表示『打算做某事』(如:We aim to finish by Friday.),而 'aim at + 名詞/V-ing' 則強調『針對某個目標』(如:The campaign aims at reducing waste.)。在美式英語中,兩者有時可互換,但英式英語區分較明確。

發音(How to Pronounce "Aim" in English

How to pronounce "Aim" in English?"Aim" US vs UK pronunciation

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Real-life Examples of "Aim" from YouTube Videos

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Definitions(定義)

What are the definitions of "Aim"?How does "Aim" change by context?

1. to point or direct a weapon, camera, or object at a target

將武器、相機或物體對準目標

He aimed the rifle carefully at the target.

他小心地將步槍瞄準靶心。

Aim the camera slightly to the left.

把相機稍微向左邊對準。

2. to intend or try to achieve a particular goal or result

意圖或試圖達成特定目標或結果

We aim to finish the project by Friday.

我們的目標是在星期五前完成這個專案。

This campaign aims to raise awareness about climate change.

這場活動旨在提高人們對氣候變遷的意識。

3. to direct one's efforts, criticism, or comments towards a particular person or thing

將努力、批評或評論指向特定的人或事物

Her criticism was aimed at the management's poor decision.

她的批評是針對管理層的糟糕決策。

The new regulations are aimed at reducing traffic accidents.

新規定的目的是為了減少交通事故。

4. to try to hit something by throwing or kicking a ball

試圖透過投擲或踢球來擊中某物

Aim for the top corner of the goal.

瞄準球門的頂角。

He aimed the basketball at the hoop and scored.

他將籃球瞄準籃框並得分。

Grammar & Patterns(句型)

What are common sentence patterns for "Aim"?How to make natural sentences with "Aim"?
PatternMeaningExample
aim + to + V打算、意圖做某事He aims to finish the project by Friday. (他打算在週五前完成這個專案。)
aim + at + noun/V-ing針對、瞄準(某目標或對象)The campaign is aimed at young adults. (這項活動是針對年輕族群的。)
aim + for + noun以…為目標、力求達到We are aiming for a 20% increase in sales. (我們的目標是銷售額增長20%。)
be aimed + at + noun/V-ing被設計來針對…、目的是…This new policy is aimed at reducing traffic congestion. (這項新政策旨在減少交通堵塞。)
take aim + at + noun瞄準、批評(某人或某事)The comedian took aim at several politicians in his routine. (那位喜劇演員在他的表演中諷刺了幾位政治人物。)

用法說明

How is "Aim" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Aim"?

aim to do vs aim at doing

  • aim to do 是最常見且通用的用法,表示「目標是去做某事」,強調目的或意圖。
  • aim at doing 也正確,但較為正式或書面化,有時更強調「瞄準、針對」某個過程或目標。
  • 在美式英語中,aim to do 幾乎是唯一選擇。在英式英語中,兩種皆可,但 aim to do 更為普遍。
  • 在名詞形式後(如 with the aim of),則固定使用 aim of doing

對比例句: EN: We aim to finish the project by Friday. 翻譯: 我們的目標是在星期五前完成這個專案。

EN:The new policy aims at reducing traffic congestion.

翻譯:這項新政策旨在減少交通堵塞。

總結建議

在大多數情況下,尤其是口語和一般寫作中,建議使用 aim to do 這個結構。

易混淆對比

What is the difference between "Aim" and similar words?How to choose "Aim" vs alternatives?

aim vs target

「aim」強調瞄準的動作或意圖,而「target」則指被瞄準的具體對象或目標。

aim vs intend

「aim」暗示有明確的方向或目標,並為之努力;「intend」僅表示有做某事的打算或意圖。

aim vs point

「aim」通常帶有目的性,為了擊中或影響目標;「point」僅表示將物體尖端對準某個方向。

口語用法

How is "Aim" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Aim"?

引述

在轉述他人目標或意圖時,常用來引導內容。 EN: So I said to her, "My aim is just to finish the project on time." 翻譯: 所以我對她說:「我的目標只是準時完成專案。」

EN:He was like, "What's your aim in saying that?"

翻譯:他當時就說:「你那樣說是什麼意思?」

語氣強調

在口語中,用來加強說明意圖或目的,常與副詞連用。 EN: I really aim to make a good impression at the meeting. 翻譯: 我真的打算在會議上留下好印象。

EN:She's clearly aiming for a promotion this year.

翻譯:她今年顯然是瞄準了升職。

停頓填充

在思考或組織語句時,作為暫時的停頓用語。 EN: My aim... well, it's to help as many people as possible. 翻譯: 我的目標…嗯,是幫助盡可能多的人。

EN:So, if our aim is... you know, to increase sales, we need a new plan.

翻譯:所以,如果我們的目標是…你知道的,要增加銷售額,我們就需要一個新計畫。

注意:以上口語用法在正式書寫或學術文章中應避免,建議改用更精確、完整的句子結構來表達。

常見短語

What common collocations use "Aim"?What fixed phrases with "Aim" should I remember?

aim at

aim at [noun/gerund]

針對;瞄準;旨在

aim for

aim for [noun]

以...為目標;爭取達到

aim to

aim to [infinitive verb]

目的是;打算要

aim high

aim high

志向遠大;目標定高

take aim

take aim (at)

瞄準;將矛頭指向

aim carefully

aim carefully

仔細瞄準

aim to please

aim to please

力求讓人滿意

常見錯誤

What are common mistakes with "Aim"?Which "Aim" sentences look correct but are wrong?

×I aim to become a doctor in the future.

I aim to become a doctor.

在英文中,'aim to' 本身就暗示了未來的意圖或目標,加上 'in the future' 是多餘且不自然的。

×He is aiming for become a manager.

He is aiming to become a manager.

'Aim for' 後面通常接名詞或名詞片語(表示目標事物),而 'aim to' 後面接動詞原形(表示目標行動)。

×This policy aims reducing poverty.

This policy aims to reduce poverty.

動詞 'aim' 後面接不定詞 'to + V',而不是動名詞 (V-ing)。這是常見的動詞模式錯誤。

×My aim is become a pilot.

My aim is to become a pilot.

當 'aim' 作為名詞,後面用 'is' 連接時,必須使用不定詞 'to + V' 來描述目標內容,不能直接接動詞原形。

×We aim this project will be successful.

We aim for this project to be successful. / We aim to make this project successful.

動詞 'aim' 不能直接接一個完整的子句 (subject + verb)。必須使用 'aim for + object + to + V' 的結構,或改寫句子使用 'aim to + V'。

×He aimed the target and shot.

He aimed at the target and shot.

表示「瞄準某個具體對象或位置」時,動詞 'aim' 作為不及物動詞,需搭配介系詞 'at'。'Aim' 作為及物動詞時,賓語通常是武器或工具(如:He aimed the gun)。

詞形變化

What are the word forms of "Aim"?What are tense/participle forms of "Aim"?
aims(3rd_singular)aiming(present_participle)aimed(past)aimed(past_participle)
aim 在英語中是什麼意思?