1. an aim or desired result
目標，目的
My main goal this year is to learn a new language.
我今年的主要目標是學習一門新語言。
The company has set clear goals for the next quarter.
公司為下一季度設定了明確的目標。
Goal Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
goal
noun
快速理解
What does "Goal" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Goal"?
「goal」主要指想要達成的目標，或在運動比賽中得分的方式。
- 1
目標
EN: an aim or desired result
翻譯: 一個目標或期望的結果
- 2
球門
EN: the structure in sports like soccer or hockey where players try to score
翻譯: 足球或曲棍球等運動中，球員試圖得分的結構
- 3
得分
EN: the act of scoring a point in sports
翻譯: 在運動比賽中得分的行為
- 4
終點
EN: the end point of a race or journey
翻譯: 賽跑或旅程的終點
小提醒：在運動情境中，「goal」可指「球門」這個物體，也可指「得分」這個動作，需根據上下文判斷。
發音（How to Pronounce "Goal" in English）
How to pronounce "Goal" in English?"Goal" US vs UK pronunciation
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Real-life Examples of "Goal" from YouTube Videos
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“So the question is whether we persist with fruitless attempts to achieve our ultimate goal of denuclearization or we set more realistic goals.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Goal"?How does "Goal" change by context?
2. the place where a ball or puck must go to score in sports like soccer or hockey
（足球、曲棍球等的）球門
The striker kicked the ball into the goal.
前鋒將球踢進了球門。
The goalkeeper stood in front of the goal.
守門員站在球門前。
3. the act of scoring a point in sports
（比賽中的）得分，進球
He scored the winning goal in the last minute.
他在最後一分鐘踢進了致勝的一球。
The final score was three goals to one.
最終比分是三比一。
4. the object of a person's ambition or effort
（個人抱負或努力的）目標
Her ultimate goal is to become a doctor.
她的終極目標是成為一名醫生。
He worked hard to achieve his career goals.
他努力工作以實現他的職業目標。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Goal"?How to make natural sentences with "Goal"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| goal + of + noun phrase | ...的目標 | The goal of this project is to reduce waste. (這個專案的目標是減少浪費。) |
| set/achieve/reach a goal | 設定/達成/實現目標 | She set a goal to run a marathon this year. (她設定了一個今年要跑馬拉松的目標。) |
| have a goal of + V-ing | 有...的目標 | The company has a goal of expanding into Asia. (該公司有擴展至亞洲的目標。) |
| work toward a goal | 朝目標努力 | The team is working toward a common goal. (團隊正朝著一個共同的目標努力。) |
| score/kick a goal (sports) | 射門得分 | He scored the winning goal in the final minute. (他在最後一分鐘射入了致勝的一球。) |
| long-term/short-term goal | 長期/短期目標 | Saving for a house is my long-term goal. (存錢買房是我的長期目標。) |
用法說明
How is "Goal" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Goal"?
goal of doing vs goal to do
- goal of doing 強調的是「活動或過程本身」就是目標。這個結構通常用於描述一個持續的狀態或活動。
- goal to do 強調的是「要完成的具體行動或結果」。這個結構通常用於描述一個有待實現的、具體的未來成就。
- 在許多情況下，兩者可以互換，但細微的差別在於焦點是「過程」還是「結果」。
- 在正式寫作或強調最終成就時，goal to do 可能更為常見。 EN: Her primary goal of learning Japanese is to understand anime without subtitles. 翻譯: 她學習日語的主要目標是不用字幕就能看懂動漫。
EN:Our company's goal to reduce carbon emissions by 50% is ambitious.
翻譯:我們公司要減少50%碳排放的目標非常遠大。
EN:His goal of running a marathon keeps him training every day.
翻譯:跑馬拉松的目標讓他每天都堅持訓練。
EN:She finally achieved her lifelong goal to publish a novel.
翻譯:她終於實現了出版小說的終身目標。
總結建議
一般情況下兩者皆可，若想強調具體待完成的成就，使用 goal to do 會更為精確。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Goal" and similar words?How to choose "Goal" vs alternatives?
goal vs objective
「goal」通常指較為廣泛、長遠的終極目標或願景；「objective」則指為達成目標而設定的具體、可衡量的步驟或任務。
goal vs aim
「goal」通常指需要努力和規劃才能達成的具體結果；「aim」則更側重於意圖、方向或想要達到的效果，有時較為抽象。
goal vs target
「goal」是想要達成的整體目的或結果；「target」則常指一個具體、可量化的數字或指標，是「goal」的一部分。
口語用法
How is "Goal" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Goal"?
引述
在對話中，當重複或引述他人提到的目標時，常會使用「goal」這個詞來確認或聚焦討論。 EN: So your main goal for this quarter is to increase brand awareness? 翻譯: 所以你本季的主要目標是提升品牌知名度？
EN:If the team's goal is clear, everyone can work towards it.
翻譯:如果團隊的目標明確，大家就能朝它努力。
語氣強調
在口語中，會透過重音或重複來強調「goal」的重要性或表達決心。 EN: My goal – my only goal – is to finish this marathon. 翻譯: 我的目標——我唯一的目標——就是完成這場馬拉松。
EN:We really need to focus on the end goal here.
翻譯:我們真的需要聚焦在最終目標上。
停頓填充
在思考或組織句子時，「goal」有時會與填充詞（如「you know」、「I mean」）一起出現，作為話語的緩衝。 EN: The, uh, ultimate goal, you know, is sustainable growth. 翻譯: 那個，呃，最終目標，你知道，是可持續的成長。
EN:I mean, the whole goal of the project is to innovate, right?
翻譯:我是說，這整個專案的目標就是要創新，對吧？
正式寫作注意：在正式或學術寫作中，應避免將「goal」與口語填充詞（如「you know」、「I mean」）連用，並建議使用更精確的同義詞（如「objective」、「aim」、「purpose」）來提升文章的嚴謹性。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Goal"?What fixed phrases with "Goal" should I remember?
achieve a goal
verb + goal
達成目標
set a goal
verb + goal
設定目標
long-term goal
adjective + goal
長期目標
scoring a goal
verb + goal
進球得分
primary goal
adjective + goal
主要目標
work towards a goal
verb + goal
為目標努力
ultimate goal
adjective + goal
最終目標
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Goal"?Which "Goal" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×My goal is become a doctor.
✓My goal is to become a doctor.
當 'goal' 作為主詞補語時，後面通常接不定詞 'to + 動詞原形' 來描述目標的內容，而不是直接接動詞原形。
×I have a goal of travelling around the world.
✓I have a goal to travel around the world. / My goal is to travel around the world.
雖然 'goal of + V-ing' 在某些語境下可能被接受，但表達個人目標時，更自然且常見的用法是 'goal to + V' 或 'goal is to + V'。'goal of' 後面通常接名詞或名詞片語，例如 'the goal of this project'。
×He scored two goals at the match.
✓He scored two goals in the match.
在談論體育比賽時，表示「在比賽中」進球，介系詞通常用 'in'，而不是 'at'。'At' 多用於指具體的比賽地點或活動，例如 'at the stadium', 'at the World Cup'。
×We reached our goal of saving money.
✓We achieved our goal of saving money. / We reached our savings goal.
'Reach' 通常與具體的、可量化的目標（如數字、金額）連用，例如 'reach a goal of $10,000'。對於更抽象或過程性的目標，如 'saving money'，更常使用 'achieve'。或者將目標名詞化，如 'savings goal'，再與 'reach' 搭配。
×My goal is visiting Paris next year.
✓My goal is to visit Paris next year.
當 'goal' 作主詞補語，後面要描述目標的具體行動時，應使用不定詞 'to + 動詞原形'，而不是動名詞 (V-ing)。動名詞更常表示愛好或習慣性活動。
×The company's goal is increase profit.
✓The company's goal is to increase profits.
此錯誤結合了兩個問題：1) 缺少不定詞 'to'。2) 'profit' 在此作為泛指的概念，通常使用複數形式 'profits' 或不可數名詞 'profitability'。正確結構應為 'goal is to + 動詞原形'。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Goal"?What are tense/participle forms of "Goal"?