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。
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。
- 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.'