aim
English → English
(purpose) Goal: the thing that you hope to achieve by doing something; purpose
The primary aim of the new law is to reduce pollution in the city's rivers.
(English) The primary aim of the new law is to reduce pollution in the city's rivers.
My main aim this year is to learn how to speak Spanish fluently.
(English) My main aim this year is to learn how to speak Spanish fluently.
(action) To target: to point a weapon or camera at a particular person or object
The archer took a deep breath, aimed his arrow at the center of the target, and let go.
(English) The archer took a deep breath, aimed his arrow at the center of the target, and let go.
Make sure you aim the camera toward the sun to get the best light for the photo.
(English) Make sure you aim the camera toward the sun to get the best light for the photo.
Entry ID: en:en:aim · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary