aim

aim, goal, purpose, end, target, object, objective

这些名词均有“目标、目的”之意。
aim: 从本义“靶子”引申而来，侧重比较具体而明确的目标，但常指短期目标。
goal: 指经过考虑和选择，需经坚持不懈的努力奋斗才能达到的最终目标。
purpose: 普通用词，既指以坚决、审慎的行动去达到的目的，又指心中渴望要实现的目标。
end: 指心目中怀着的某种目的，强调结果而非过程。较正式用词。
target: 指射击的靶，军事攻击目标。引申指被攻击、批评或嘲笑的目标。
object: 强调个人或需求而决定的目标、目的。
objective: 与object基本同义，但语义更广泛，指具体或很快能达到的目的，也可指军事目标。书面用词。

名词 aim:

1. an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
   同义词：purpose, intent, intention, design
2. the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable)
   同义词：object, objective, target
3. the action of directing something at an object
4. the direction or path along which something moves or along which it lies
   同义词：bearing, heading

动词 aim:

1. aim or direct at; as of blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment
   同义词：take, train, take aim, direct
2. propose or intend
   同义词：purpose, purport, propose
3. move into a desired direction of discourse
   同义词：drive, get
4. specifically design a product, event, or activity for a certain public
   同义词：calculate, direct
5. intend (something) to move towards a certain goal
   同义词：target, place, direct, point
6. direct (a remark) toward an intended goal
7. have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal
   同义词：draw a bead on, aspire, shoot for

1. My remarks were not aimed at you.
   我的话不是针对你的。
2. I aimed at the target but hit the wall.
   我瞄准了目标射击，但却打在了墙上。
3. What is your aim in life?
   你的生活目标是什么？
4. He aims to be a successful writer.
   他的目标是成为一个成功的作家。