n.

1. 靶子；攻击的目标
   He missed the target.

   他未击中靶子。

2. （欲达到的）目标，指标
   His target is to save $100 a week.

   他的目标是每周储蓄一百美元。

3. （批评，嘲笑的）对象[（+for/of）]
   His proposal became the target of criticism.

   他的建议成了批评的目标。

4. 【美】【铁】（道岔上的）信号圆牌，圆板信号机
5. 小圆盾

vt.

1. 把……作为目标（或对象）
2. 规定……的指标
   The company has targeted a profit for the year.

   公司已经规定了今年的利润指标。

3. 把……对准[（+on/at）]
4. 挑出

n.

1. a person, object, or place selected as the aim of an attack.
   ▸a round or rectangular board marked with concentric circles, aimed at in archery or shooting.
2. an objective or result towards which efforts are directed:
   a sales target.
3. historical a small round shield or buckler.

v.