goal

• Существительное, обозначающее цель, задачу или желаемый результат, а также в спорте — конструкцию, в которую игроки пытаются отправить мяч или шайбу для набора очков.

A noun referring to an aim, objective, or desired result, or in sports, the structure into which players attempt to send the ball or puck to score points.

1. Objective or aimA2formal

   Something that you hope to achieve in the future.

   Цель

   • Her main goal is to become a doctor.
   • We set a goal to finish the project by Friday.
   • He achieved his goal of running a marathon.

   Synonymsaimambitionaspirationendintentintentionobjectobjectivepurposetarget

2. Scoring in sportsA1formalsport

   A point scored in games like football, hockey, or soccer when the ball or puck enters the net.

   Гол

   • He scored the winning goal in the final minute.
   • The goalkeeper prevented the other team from scoring a goal.
   • The crowd cheered when the goal was announced.

   Synonymspointscorestriketally