aim at — to point or direct a weapon or object toward a target
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to point or direct a weapon or object toward a target
Pronunciation (IPA): /eɪm æt/
Korean meaning: 겨누다, 조준하다
Korean pronunciation: **에**임 **애**트
Example Sentences
- My cat always aims at the red dot but never catches it - such is the tragedy of laser pointers.
- Students should aim at understanding concepts, not just memorizing facts.
- He aimed at becoming a chef, but ended up burning water instead.
aim at
VERB//eɪm æt//
to point or direct a weapon or object toward a target
a skilled archer draws back her bowstring while carefully aligning her arrow toward a distant bullseye target. Her focused eyes track along the arrow's shaft as she steadies her stance and breathing. The arrow points directly at the center ring of the wooden target across the field. Her instructor stands nearby watching her form and nodding approvingly. Other archers pause their practice to observe her careful preparation. the archer pointing and directing her weapon toward a specific target
Aim at the target to win the game and claim your fame!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
aim은 고대 프랑스어 'esmer'에서 유래되었으며, 라틴어 'aestimare'(평가하다)에서 발전했습니다. 처음에는 '추정하다'의 의미였지만 점차 '목표를 정하다'의 의미로 발전했습니다.
🎵Rhyme
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📝Examples
“My cat always aims at the red dot but never catches it - such is the tragedy of laser pointers.”
“Students should aim at understanding concepts, not just memorizing facts.”
“He aimed at becoming a chef, but ended up burning water instead.”
“The company aims at expanding its market share in Asia.”
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