target

• n. 目标；靶子
• vt. 把……作为目标；规定……的指标；瞄准某物
• n. (Target)人名；(法)塔尔热；(英)塔吉特

来自古法语 targe,圆盾，小盾，来自 Proto-Germanic*targo,边缘，端点，来自 PIE*dargh,围起 来的一块，围栏。后引申记号义靶子，目标，对象。

1. a reference point to shoot at;

"his arrow hit the mark"

2. a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence;

"he fell prey to muggers"

"everyone was fair game"

"the target of a manhunt"

3. the location of the target that is to be hit

4. sports equipment consisting of an object set up for a marksman or archer to aim at

5. the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable);

"the sole object of her trip was to see her children"

target (n.)

c. 1300, "shield," diminutive of late Old English targe, from Old French targe "light shield" (12c.), from Frankish *targa "shield," from Proto-Germanic *targ- (cognates: Old High German zarga "edging, border," German zarge "border, edge, frame," Old English targe, Old Norse targa "shield, buckler"), perhaps originally "edge of a shield." Meaning "round object to be aimed at in shooting" first recorded 1757, originally in archery, perhaps suggested by the concentric circles in both. Target-practice is from 1801. Target audience is by 1951; early reference is to Cold War psychological warfare.

target (v.)

"to use as a target," 1837, from target (n.). Earlier it meant "to shield" (1610s). Related: Targeted; targeting.

aim, goal, purpose, end, target, object, objective

这些名词均有"目标，目的"之意。

aim：从本义"靶子"引申而来，侧重比较具体而明确的目标，但常指短期目标。

goal：指经过考虑和选择，需经坚持不懈的努力奋斗才能达到的最终目标。

purpose：普通用词，既指以坚决、审慎的行动去达到的目的，又指心中渴望要实际的目标。

end：指心目中怀着的某种目的，强调结果而非过程。较正式用词。

target：指射击的靶，军事攻击目标。引申指被攻击、批评或潮笑的目标。

object：强调个人或需求而决定的目标、目的。

objective：与object基本同义，但语义更广泛，指具体或很快能达到的目的，也可指军事目标。书面用词。

SimpliSafe, winner of our Editor's Choice distinction, utilizes a special system that's capable of separating incidental RF interference from targeted jamming attacks.

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SimpliSafe provides devices that are able to distinguish incidental radio interference from targeted jamming attacks.

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If you have a sign in your yard declaring what setup you use, that'd point them in the right direction, though at that point, we're talking about a highly targeted, semi-sophisticated attack, and not the sort of forced-entry attack that makes up the majority of burglaries.

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First, a thief is going to need to target your home, specifically.

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And they target a small amount of money.

2019年12月四级真题（第二套）阅读 Section C

first, a thief is going to need to target your home, specifically.

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For example, the United Arab Emirates has endorsed an ambitious target to draw 24% of its primary energy consumption from renewable sources by 2021.

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While yoga and meditation ( ' , 静思 ) are scientifically proven to reduce stress levels, these programs do little to target the root causes of burnout and disengagement.

出自-2016年12月阅读原文

The client company generallygives the advertising agency an agreed budget, a statement of theobjective of the advertising campaign known as a brief and an overall advertising strategy concerning the message to be communicated to the target customers.

出自-2015年12月听力原文

Among large traditional retailers, Walmart recently reported the best results, leading its stock price to surge, while Macy's, Target; and Nordstrom's dropped.

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By now that target has been somewhat missed.

2019年12月六级真题（第二套）听力 Section C

Reading the earnings announcements of large retail stores like Macy's, Nordstrom, and Target is about as uplifting as a tour of an intensive care unit.

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Turning every single word into the target language would put too much strain on the interpreter and slow down the whole process too much.

2016年6月六级真题（第一套）听力 Section A

While yoga and meditation are scientifically proven to reduce stress levels, these programs do little to target the root causes of burnout and disengagement.

2016年12月六级真题（第一套）阅读 Section B

Armed with this knowledge, they're able to carry out individually targeted campaigns to cheat people.

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Google initially used the data collected from users to target advertising better.

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Nations would not need to tighten their emissions targets.

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They are completely fearless and will readily take on a creature much larger than themselves, attacking in large groups and overcoming their target.

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To meet this minimum goal, the agreement requires countries to tighten emissions targets every five years.

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If that happens, passionate consumers would try to persuade others to boycott products, putting the reputation of the target company at risk.

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They’ll get less meaningful, less targeted ads.

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The European Union Framework funding programs have long had a category specifically targeted at social scientists.

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That is how we have put a giant target sign on the backs of American workers, Hagel says.

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business goals and targets

经营目的和指标

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attainment targets

成绩目标

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Set yourself targets that you can reasonably hope to achieve.

给自己制订有望达到的指标。

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to meet/achieve a target

完成 / 达到目标

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a target date of April 2006

2006年4月这一预定日期

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The university will reach its target of 5 000 students next September.

这所大学将于下个九月达到在校学生5 000人的目标。

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The new sports complex is on target to open in June.

新建的体育中心将在六月份如期开放。

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a target area/audience/group (= the particular area, audience, etc. that a product, programme, etc. is aimed at)

目标范围／观众／群体

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They bombed military and civilian targets.

他们轰炸了军事和民用目标。

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Doors and windows are an easy target for burglars.

门窗被窃贼作为入室的目标容易得手。

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It's a prime target (= an obvious target) for terrorist attacks.

这是恐怖分子攻击的首要目标。

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(figurative)He's become the target for a lot of criticism recently.

他最近成了众矢之的。

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to aim at a target

瞄准靶子

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to hit/miss the target

中 / 脱靶

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target practice

射击练习

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The missiles were mainly targeted at the United States.

导弹主要瞄准的是美国。

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The company has been targeted by animal rights groups for its use of dogs in drugs trials.

这家公司因用狗做药物试验而成为动物保护团体批评的对象。

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The campaign is clearly targeted at the young.

这个宣传计划显然是针对青年人的。

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a new magazine that targets single men

以单身汉为读者群的新杂志

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The village lies beside a main road, making it an easy target for bandits...

村子坐落在大路边上，很容易成为土匪袭击的对象。

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The missiles missed their target...

导弹没有击中目标。

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He's won back his place too late to achieve his target of 20 goals this season.

他赢回自己的位置时为时已晚，无法实现本赛季进 20 粒球的目标。

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...school leavers who failed to reach their target grades.

未能达到规定分数的肄业生

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Republicans targeted Unsoeld as vulnerable in her bid for reelection this year...

共和党人将安索尔德定为攻击目标，认为她在争取今年连任的竞选中不堪一击。

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He targets the economy as the root cause of the deteriorating law and order situation.

他抨击经济是治安状况不断恶化的根源。

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The campaign will target American insurance companies...

这场活动将以美国各保险公司为目标。

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The company has targeted adults as its primary customers.

这家公司将成年人作为其主要顾客。

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We were still right on target for our deadline.

我们仍然有可能赶在最后期限前达成目标。

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