target
Meaning: An object, person, or place selected as the aim of an attack or goal
A 'target' is an object, person, or result that is selected as the aim of an attack, criticism, or effort. It can be physical (a target for shooting) or abstract (a sales target). As a verb, it means to select as an object of attention or attack. In business, targets are often set as goals to be achieved.
Examples
- The company has set a target of increasing sales by ten percent. 公司设定了销售额增长10%的目标。La empresa ha fijado el objetivo de aumentar las ventas en un diez por ciento.会社は売上を10%増加させる目標を設定しました。회사는 매출을 10% 증가시키는 목표를 설정했습니다.
- The advertising campaign targets young professionals. 这个广告活动的目标是年轻的专业人士。La campaña publicitaria se dirige a jóvenes profesionales.広告キャンペーンは若い専門家をターゲットにしています。이 광고 캠페인은 젊은 직장인을 대상으로 합니다.
- The arrow hit the centre of the target. 箭射中了靶心。La flecha dio en el centro del blanco.矢は的の中心に当たりました。화살이 과녁의 중앙에 명중했습니다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: general
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Old French 'targette', diminutive of 'targe' meaning 'a light shield', from Frankish '*targa'. Originally referred to a small shield; the shift to 'something aimed at' came from the practice of using shields for archery practice.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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