take aim
take aim — idiom
1. to point a weapon such as a gun or an arrow at a person or thing that you want t
to point a weapon such as a gun or an arrow at a person or thing that you want to hit, getting ready to shoot or throw
The hunter took aim at a deer drinking from the frozen stream.
take aim at + [target noun phrase]
The archer took aim at the centre of the yellow target before releasing the string.
A security guard took aim at the intruder's legs and shouted a warning.
The police marksman took aim through the window at the man holding the hostage.
Steadying the rifle against the wall, the soldier took aim at a distant target.
- aim
shorter and can be used without 'take'; 'take aim' emphasises the deliberate preparation before shooting
- draw a bead on
informal, specific to firearms; less common in everyday speech
- zero in on
also used figuratively; suggests careful adjustment before striking
文法句型
take aim at + [target]
用法筆記
Also used figuratively to mean directing strong criticism at someone or something, e.g. 'The journalist took aim at the government's new policy.'