| 词汇 | targeted |
| 释义 | (redirected from targeted)dead on target1. Precisely aimed, as of a shot or throw. His shot was dead on target from nearly midfield, placed perfectly in the corner of the goal. That pitcher has been throwing dead on target all game, striking out nearly every batter. 2. Exactly correct or to the intended point. I think her speech was dead on target about what this country needs to prioritize for the future. Target runA shopping trip to the department store Target. A: "How does every Target run end up costing me at least $50?" B: "Because you say you're only getting milk and paper towels, and then you come home with 12 other things." on targetAs predicted, expected, or planned; totally accurate or precise. Her figures for the tax bill were right on target. The new doctor is a walking encyclopedia—she's always on target with her observations. be shooting for the same targetOf two or more people, to be working toward the same aim or goal. Look, I know we disagree sometimes, but we're still shooting for the same target here—we both want Mom to get the best medical care possible. on-targetVery accurate; precise. So far their forecasts have been on-target, so I suggest we heed their warning. I must say, Robert, your analysis is right on-target. target (someone or something) as (something)To intend or aim for someone or something to become something or serve some purpose. The party targeted her as a viable presidential candidate very early on. We're targeting May as the launch period for our next product. on targeton schedule; exactly as predicted. Your estimate of the cost was right on target. My prediction was not on target. target someone or something as somethingto aim at someone or something as something; to choose someone or something as someone or something. The board targeted Alice as a potential candidate. We targeted the first of August as the starting date. on targetCompletely accurate, wholly valid, as in Our cost estimates were right on target, or His criticisms were on target. This seemingly old expression dates only from the mid-1900s, and the colloquial use of target for a goal one wishes to achieve dates from about 1940. be shooting for the same targetIf two people are shooting for the same target, they are in agreement about what they are trying to achieve together. Two brains are better than one in this area, especially when they're shooting for the same target. Just so we can be sure we're both shooting at the same target, here's a summary of what will happen on Friday night. a ˌsitting ˈduck/ˈtargeta person or thing that is very easy to attack or criticize: It’s always easy to criticize teachers; they’re just sitting ducks.on-target mod. timely; exact; incisive. Your criticism is exactly on-target. on target Completely accurate, precise, or valid: observations that were right on target. |
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