take aim
take aim — 慣用語
1. to point a weapon such as a gun or an arrow at a person or thing that you want t
瞄準
將武器對準目標準備射擊
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.
獵人將槍瞄準正在結冰溪邊喝水的鹿。
take aim at + [target noun phrase]
The archer took aim at the centre of the yellow target before releasing the string.
弓箭手瞄準黃色靶心後才放開弓弦。
A security guard took aim at the intruder's legs and shouted a warning.
一名警衛瞄準闖入者的小腿並大聲喝令警告。
take aim at a specific body part to avoid killing
The police marksman took aim through the window at the man holding the hostage.
警隊狙擊手透過窗戶瞄準挾持人質的男子。
Steadying the rifle against the wall, the soldier took aim at a distant target.
士兵將步槍抵在牆上站穩後，瞄準遠處的目標。
participial phrase + take aim at
- take careful aim
- take aim at
- take dead aim
- 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.'