1. to aim at or intend to hit something
瞄準，以...為目標
The archer targeted the bullseye.
弓箭手瞄準了靶心。
He targeted the ball with great precision.
他以極高的精準度瞄準了那顆球。
Target Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
target
verb
快速理解
What does "Target" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Target"?
作為動詞，意指將某物或某人設定為目標、對象或目的。
- 1
設定為目標
EN: to aim or direct something at a specific object or group
翻譯: 將某物對準或指向特定對象或群體
- 2
選定為對象
EN: to select something or someone as the focus of an action or policy
翻譯: 選定某物或某人作為行動或政策的焦點
- 3
預定為目的
EN: to set a goal or date for something to be achieved
翻譯: 為達成某事而設定目標或日期
小提醒：注意 'target' 作動詞時，其受詞通常是『事物』或『群體』，而非具體的『目標物』本身（如：target the market，而非 target the goal）。
發音（How to Pronounce "Target" in English）
How to pronounce "Target" in English?"Target" US vs UK pronunciation
點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。
Real-life Examples of "Target" from YouTube Videos
Michael Seibel - How to Plan an MVP
Y Combinator
“This is the first thing you can give to the very first set of users you want to target in order to see if you can deliver any value at all to them.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Target"?How does "Target" change by context?
2. to direct criticism, an action, or a product at a particular person or group
針對（特定對象進行批評、行動或產品推廣）
The advertisement targets young adults.
這則廣告針對的是年輕人。
Her comments seemed to target the management team.
她的評論似乎是針對管理團隊的。
3. to set as a goal or objective to be achieved
將...設定為目標
The company is targeting a 20% increase in sales.
公司將銷售額增長20%設定為目標。
We should target completion by the end of the month.
我們應該以月底前完成為目標。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Target"?How to make natural sentences with "Target"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| target + noun | 將…作為目標 | The campaign will target young voters. (這場活動將以年輕選民為目標。) |
| target + someone/something + for + noun | 為…而針對某人/某物 | The manager targeted him for promotion. (經理將他列為晉升的目標。) |
| be targeted at + noun/gerund | 針對…而設計 | This advertisement is targeted at increasing brand awareness. (這則廣告旨在提升品牌知名度。) |
| target + someone/something + as + noun | 將某人/某物指定為… | The report targeted the policy as the main cause of the problem. (該報告將此政策指為問題的主因。) |
用法說明
How is "Target" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Target"?
target doing vs target to do
- 當 target 作為動詞，表示「將…作為目標」或「瞄準」時，其後通常接名詞或名詞片語作為受詞，例如
target a market。 - 在標準用法中，target 後面不直接接動名詞 (
target doing) 或不定詞 (target to do)。若要表達「以做某事為目標」，應使用target+ 名詞的結構，或使用aim to do、seek to do等其他動詞。 - 常見的錯誤是將 target 與
like或want這類動詞的用法混淆，誤寫成target to do something。 EN: The campaign will target young consumers. 翻譯: 這次行銷活動將以年輕消費者為目標。
EN:Our goal is to target the Asian market next year.
翻譯:我們的目標是明年進軍亞洲市場。
總結建議
使用動詞 target 時，其後應直接接名詞受詞，避免使用 target to do 或 target doing 的結構。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Target" and similar words?How to choose "Target" vs alternatives?
target vs aim
「target」強調鎖定特定對象或目標進行行動，常帶有策略性或目的性；「aim」則更廣泛地表示朝向某個方向或目標努力，可能較為抽象或籠統。
target vs focus
「target」強調選擇並對準特定對象進行行動；「focus」則強調將注意力、資源或努力集中於某個領域或主題。
target vs direct
「target」強調鎖定一個特定的目標對象；「direct」則更廣泛地表示引導或指向某個方向、人或事物。
口語用法
How is "Target" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Target"?
引述
在對話中，用來引述或轉述他人的目標或意圖。 EN: So what you're saying is, your main target is the younger demographic? 翻譯: 所以你的意思是，你的主要目標是年輕族群？
EN:She kept going on about how her target was to finish by Friday, no matter what.
翻譯:她一直說她的目標是無論如何都要在週五前完成。
語氣強調
用於強調鎖定或針對的對象，帶有強烈的目的性。 EN: I'm really going to target the weak points in their argument. 翻譯: 我真的要針對他們論點中的弱點反擊。
EN:This ad campaign specifically targets people who are eco-conscious.
翻譯:這個廣告活動特別針對有環保意識的民眾。
停頓填充
在思考或組織句子時，作為暫時的填充詞，通常會拉長發音或稍作停頓。 EN: My next step is to... target... uh, maybe the overseas market first. 翻譯: 我的下一步是... 目標... 呃，或許先鎖定海外市場。
EN:We need to — target — the main issue here, which is communication.
翻譯:我們需要 — 鎖定 — 這裡的主要問題，也就是溝通。
正式寫作注意：在正式書面語（如報告、學術論文）中，應避免將 "target" 用作停頓填充詞。引述及強調用法雖可接受，但宜選用更精確的動詞如 "aim at"、"focus on" 或 "direct toward"，以使文意更清晰嚴謹。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Target"?What fixed phrases with "Target" should I remember?
target audience
target [noun]
目標受眾；目標群體
target market
target [noun]
目標市場
on target
on target
準確的；符合預期的
miss the target
miss the target
未達目標；未擊中目標
target date
target [noun]
目標日期；預定日期
target practice
target [noun]
射擊練習；打靶
set a target
set a target
設定目標
hit the target
hit the target
達成目標；命中目標
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Target"?Which "Target" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×We need to target on the young audience.
✓We need to target the young audience.
作為及物動詞，'target' 後面直接接受詞，不需要介系詞 'on'。
×The advertisement is targeting to teenagers.
✓The advertisement is targeting teenagers.
'Target' 作為動詞時，後面直接接目標對象，不需要 'to'。'To' 通常用於表示動作方向，而非目標對象。
×They targeted the problem.
✓They targeted the root cause of the problem.
'Target' 通常用於指將某人或某群體作為行動、批評或關注的「對象」。對於抽象問題，更自然的用法是指出具體的目標對象或問題根源，而非問題本身。
×Our sales have targeted 1 million dollars this year.
✓Our sales target is 1 million dollars this year. / We are targeting sales of 1 million dollars this year.
這裡混淆了名詞 'target'（目標）和動詞 'target'（以...為目標）。動詞 'target' 的受詞通常是「人、群體或事物」，而不是一個數字或金額。要表達數字目標，應使用名詞形式或改變說法。
×He was targeted by his boss.
✓He was singled out by his boss. / His boss targeted him.
被動語態 'was targeted' 雖然文法正確，但常帶有強烈的負面意涵，如成為攻擊、批評或不公平對待的對象。在描述一般性的「被選中」或「被注意」時，使用 'singled out' 或主動語態更為中性。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Target"?What are tense/participle forms of "Target"?
targets(3rd_singular)targeting(present_participle)targeted(past)targeted(past_participle)