target (타르-깃 (강세: 타르)) — an object, person, or place selected as the aim of an attack
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an object, person, or place selected as the aim of an attack
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtɑːrɡɪt/
Korean meaning: 공격의 목표, 표적
Korean pronunciation: 타르-깃 (강세: 타르)
Example Sentences
- My mom's diet target is to lose 5kg, but her real target seems to be the chocolate in the fridge.
- The company failed to meet its quarterly target.
- Politicians often target social media to reach younger voters.
target
NOUN//ˈtɑːrɡɪt//
an object, person, or place selected as the aim of an attack
The archer carefully aimed at the target before shooting.
The company targeted younger customers with its new product. (AIM + GOAL = TARGET)
They identified the target market and worked hard to achieve it.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
중세 프랑스어 'targette'에서 유래되었으며, 원래는 작은 방패를 의미했습니다. 방패의 중앙에 있는 원형 표시가 활쏘기의 과녁이 되면서 '목표, 표적'의 의미로 발전했습니다.
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📝Examples
“My mom's diet target is to lose 5kg, but her real target seems to be the chocolate in the fridge.”
“The company failed to meet its quarterly target.”
“Politicians often target social media to reach younger voters.”
“My New Year's target was to exercise daily, but I've successfully targeted the couch instead.”
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