take aim

• 把武器或相机对准目标，也指把努力或批评针对某个特定目标或人。

To point a weapon or camera at a target, or to direct one's efforts or criticism toward a specific goal or person.

1. B1formal

   To point a weapon (like a gun or bow) at a target before shooting.

   瞄准

   • The hunter took aim at the deer.
   • She took aim carefully before firing the arrow.
   • He took aim and shot the target.

2. Direct effort or criticismB2informal

   To direct one's efforts, criticism, or attention towards a specific goal or person.

   针对

   • The journalist took aim at the government's policies.
   • He took aim at the company's poor customer service.
   • The comedian took aim at the audience's expectations.