target
Describes something that is the intended object, goal, or recipient of a specific action or effort. It is frequently used to specify a particular group, result, or date that a project aims to reach.
例文
3 / 5My target weight for this summer is to lose five pounds.
My intended weight for this summer is to lose five pounds.
The policy must reach the target population to be considered effective.
The policy must reach the intended population to be considered effective.
What's our target time for getting to the beach?
What is our planned time for reaching the beach?
語族
覚え方のコツ
Think of an archer’s target: the 'target area' is the specific spot you are trying to hit with your arrow.
クイックテスト
The company needs to define its ______ audience before launching the new advertising campaign.
正解!
正解は: target
例文
My target weight for this summer is to lose five pounds.
everydayMy intended weight for this summer is to lose five pounds.
The policy must reach the target population to be considered effective.
formalThe policy must reach the intended population to be considered effective.
What's our target time for getting to the beach?
informalWhat is our planned time for reaching the beach?
Researchers identified the target gene responsible for the mutation.
academicResearchers identified the specific gene that was the object of the study responsible for the mutation.
The marketing team is focusing on the target demographic of young professionals.
businessThe marketing team is focusing on the intended demographic of young professionals.
語族
よく使う組み合わせ
よく使うフレーズ
on target
Proceeding as planned or expected
off target
Inaccurate or not proceeding as planned
hit the target
To achieve a specific goal or result
よく混同される語
A 'goal' is the result you want, whereas 'target' as an adjective describes the specific thing or group you are aiming at.
'Targeted' is the past participle used to describe something already being acted upon, while 'target' is often used for the intended category (e.g., target market).
使い方のコツ
When used as an adjective, 'target' is almost always attributive, meaning it comes immediately before the noun it modifies. It identifies the specific objective of an action.
よくある間違い
Learners sometimes use 'targetly' as an adverb, which does not exist; instead, use 'accurately' or 'precisely'.
覚え方のコツ
Think of an archer’s target: the 'target area' is the specific spot you are trying to hit with your arrow.
語源
Derived from the Old French 'targe', meaning a light shield, which later evolved to refer to the object aimed at in shooting practice.
文法パターン
クイックテスト
The company needs to define its ______ audience before launching the new advertising campaign.
正解!
正解は: target
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