B2 [ C ] an object shot at during shooting practice, often a circle with a pattern of rings, or any object or place at which bullets, bombs, etc. are aimed靶,靶子;(攻击、轰炸等的)目标
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Aim for the dead centre of the target.
Aim the arrow a little above the target.
When you've aligned the notch on the gun with the target, fire!
They received intelligence that the factory was a target for the bombing.
The missile strike was devastating - the target was totally obliterated.
C2 [ C usually singular ] a person or a particular group of people that something is directed at, or that something is intended for(有意针对的)对象,目标
C1 [ C usually singular ] one or more people who are criticized or laughed at, or who experience unpleasant treatment from others(批评、嘲笑等的)对象
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They flew into heavy flak over the target area.
Major tourist attractions are a soft target for pickpockets.
We must decide on our target market, then zero in on it.
The target of these new laws is people whose dogs foul the streets.
B2 [ C ] a level or situation that you intend to achieve(想要实现的)目标
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Do you think we will be able to meet our target?
He's set himself the goal/target of making his first million by the time he's 30.
We set ourselves a target of becoming self sufficient within four years.
Government targets for waiting lists are beginning to be met.
C2 to direct advertising, criticism, or a product at someone(广告、批评或产品)以…为目标(或对象)
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The adverts target yoof culture.
These adverts are designed to target young people.
High repayment loans are often targeted at the people who can least afford them.
Cigarette manufacturers have been criticized for targetting youngsters.
to aim an attack, or a bullet, bomb, etc., at a particular object, place, or person把…作为(瞄准、轰炸等)的目标
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