1
- with obj. point or direct (a weapon or camera) at a target将（武器, 照相机）对准目标：
aim the camcorder at some suitable object
将便携式摄像机对准合适的对象
no obj. aim for the middle of the target.瞄准目标的中部。
1.1
- direct (a missile or blow) at someone or something将（导弹, 打击）对准：
she had aimed the bottle at Gary's head.
她已将瓶子对准了加里的头部。
1.2
aim something at
direct information or an action towards (a particular group)使针对（特定群体）：the TV campaign is aimed at the 16-24 age group.
电视竞选活动是针对16-24年龄组进行的。
2
- no obj. have the intention of achieving意在, 旨在：
the programme will aim at deepening understanding
该计划旨在加深了解
with infinitive we aim to give you the best possible service.我们打算为您提供最好的服务。
1
- a purpose or intention; a desired outcome目的, 意愿; 所期望的结果：
our primary aim is to achieve financial discipline.
我们的主要目的是建立起金融秩序。
2
- in sing. the directing of a weapon or missile at a target瞄准：
his aim was perfect.
他的瞄准完美无缺。
短语
aim high
- be ambitious目标高远。
take aim
- point a weapon or camera at a target瞄准, 对准。
词源
Middle English: from Old French amer, variant of esmer （from Latin aestimare 'assess， estimate'）， reinforced by aemer, aesmer （from late Latin adaestimare, intensified form of aestimare）.