3.VERB攻击;批评;以…为攻击目标To target a particular person or thing means to decide to attack or criticize them.
Republicans targeted Unsoeld as vulnerable in her bid for reelection this year...
共和党人将安索尔德定为攻击目标，认为她在争取今年连任的竞选中不堪一击。
He targets the economy as the root cause of the deteriorating law and order situation.
他抨击经济是治安状况不断恶化的根源。
Target is also a noun.
In the past they have been the target of racist abuse...
过去，他们一直是种族虐待的对象。
The professor has been a frequent target for animal rights extremists.
那位教授屡屡受到极端动物保护主义者的抨击。
4.VERB瞄准;面向;尽力吸引If you target a particular group of people, you try to appeal to those people or affect them.
The campaign will target American insurance companies...
这场活动将以美国各保险公司为目标。
The company has targeted adults as its primary customers.
这家公司将成年人作为其主要顾客。
Target is also a noun.
Yuppies are a prime target group for marketing strategies.
雅皮士是市场营销策略面向的主要目标群体。
5.PHRASE进展顺利;有可能实现目标If someone or something is on target, they are making good progress and are likely to achieve the result that is wanted.
We were still right on target for our deadline.
我们仍然有可能赶在最后期限前达成目标。
