English Dictionary

aim

/eɪm/

verb

(intransitive) To point or direct a missile, or a weapon which propels as missile, towards an object or spot with the intent of hitting it

He aimed carefully and shot the arrow.

意味（1）

(intransitive) To point or direct a missile, or a weapon which propels as missile, towards an object or spot with the intent of hitting it

He aimed at the target, but the arrow flew straight over it.

意味（2）

(intransitive) To direct the intention or purpose; to attempt the accomplishment of a purpose; to try to gain; to endeavor;—followed by at, or by an infinitive

to aim at a pass

意味（3）

(transitive) To direct or point (e.g. a weapon), at a particular object; to direct, as a missile, an act, or a proceeding, at, to, or against an object

to aim an arrow at the deer

意味（4）

(transitive) To direct (something verbal) towards a certain person, thing, or group

to aim a satirical comment at Communists in general

意味（5）

(intransitive, obsolete) To guess or conjecture.

But, good my lord, do it so cunningly / That my discovery be not aimed at;