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单词 goal
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goal

(goʊl)
Word forms: plural goals
1. countable noun
In games such as football, netball or hockey, the goal is the space into which the players try to get the ball in order to score a point for their team.
The keeper was back in goal after breaking a knuckle.
2. countable noun
In games such as football or hockey, a goal is when a player gets the ball into the goal, or the point that is scored by doingthis.
They scored five goals in the first half of the match.
The scorer of the winning goal.
3. countable noun
Something that is your goal is something that you hope to achieve, especially when much time and effort will be needed.
It's a matter of setting your own goals and following them.
The goal is to raise as much money as possible.
Synonyms: aim, end, target, purpose More Synonyms of goal

goal in British English

(ɡəʊl)
noun
1. 
the aim or object towards which an endeavour is directed
2. 
the terminal point of a journey or race
3. 
(in various sports) the net, basket, etc, into or over which players try to propel the ball, puck, etc, to score
4.  sport
a. 
a successful attempt at scoring
b. 
the score so made
5. 
(in soccer, hockey, etc) the position of goalkeeper
Derived forms
goalless (ˈgoalless)
adjective
Word origin
C16: perhaps related to Middle English gol boundary, Old English gǣlan to hinder, impede

goal in American English

(goʊl)
noun
1. 
the line or place at which a race, trip, etc. is ended
2. 
an object or end that one strives to attain; aim
3. 
in certain games,
a. 
the line, crossbar, or net over or into which the ball or puck must be passed to score
b. 
the act of so scoring
c. 
the score made
SIMILAR WORDS:  inˈtention
Word origin
ME gol, boundary < ? or akin ? to OE gælan, to hinder, impede

More idioms containing
goal

an own goal

COBUILD Collocations
goal

concede a goal
disallow a goal
early goal
league goal
long-term goal
set a goal
sloppy goal
stunning goal
superb goal
winning goal

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goal

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Examples of 'goal' in a sentence
goal

It felt as if each attempt at goal was becoming increasingly outlandish.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
They have only conceded one goal in open play and no more than one in any game.
The Sun (2016)
You go and watch football for goals.
The Sun (2016)
We came back from one goal down.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
We have had eight penalties and only scored two goals.
The Sun (2017)
All he was missing was the goals.
The Sun (2016)
Of points, goals scored and conceded.
The Sun (2016)
He had a part in the Arsenal goal but generally was not especially effective.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
And they have netted 11 goals in the process.
The Sun (2016)
And it was the hosts who had more attempts at goal.
The Sun (2012)
What is my purpose or goal for this point?
Christianity Today (2000)
The only thing that was missing was the goal.
The Sun (2015)
Both sides like to play football so expect goals.
The Sun (2012)
You will say bring the goals back.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Three goals in the opening ten minutes set the tone for an entertaining clash.
The Sun (2015)
The only thing missing was a goal that would have turned one point into three.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
Instead they had that crucial bit of breathing space and an opening goal worth waiting for.
The Sun (2014)
He missed an open goal with a great song choice.
The Sun (2010)
The object of the game is to try to sweep a football towards a goal to score points.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Yet the club's strikers scored only four goals in that period.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
His first attempt at goal at Wembley took some waiting for.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
We are ahead on points, goal difference is in our favour.
The Sun (2013)
But the visitors fought back with two goals in the final 10 minutes.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
When football becomes without goals you will say it's boring.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
From my vantage point in goal, the entire company were either charging towards you or hurtling away.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
We were very worried about the Scot but he has just left hospital and should be back in goal next season.
The Sun (2014)
The guy netted 25 club goals and eight for his country during his 25-year career!
The Sun (2011)
But that is in contrast to their impressive home record, where they have netted 25 goals.
The Sun (2006)
England have enjoyed 27 attempts on goal in their three matches compared to 47 by their opponents.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Costa scored 20 goals for the Blues last term but has netted just four times so far this season.
The Sun (2015)
Statistics show that 13 of the 40 goals they have scored this season have come in the final ten minutes of games.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)

Word lists with
goal

Terms used in Australian Rules Football

In other languages
goal

British English: goal /ɡəʊl/ NOUN
In games such as football or hockey, the goal is the space into which the players try to get the ball in order to score.
The ball went straight into the goal.
  • American English: goal
  • Arabic: هَدَف
  • Brazilian Portuguese: gol
  • Chinese: 目标
  • Croatian: gol
  • Czech: gól
  • Danish: mål sport
  • Dutch: doel voetbal
  • European Spanish: meta
  • Finnish: maali urheilussa
  • French: but
  • German: Tor Fußball
  • Greek: στόχος
  • Italian: porta
  • Japanese: ゴール
  • Korean: 골 골키퍼
  • Norwegian: mål
  • Polish: cel
  • European Portuguese: objetivo
  • Romanian: poartă
  • Russian: ворота
  • Latin American Spanish: meta
  • Swedish: mål sport
  • Thai: ประตู
  • Turkish: gol
  • Ukrainian: гол
  • Vietnamese: khung thành

All related terms of 'goal'

away goal
a goal scored by a team playing away from its home ground . Away goals count for more than home goals in certain competitions
drop goal
In rugby , a drop goal is a goal that a player scores by dropping the ball and kicking it between the posts .
goal area
a rectangular area to the sides and front of the goal , measuring 20 × 6 yards on a full-sized pitch , from which goal kicks are taken
goal kick
In football , when there is a goal kick , the goalkeeper is given the ball to kick out of the goal area because the other team has kicked it over the line by the side of goal.
goal line
In games such as football and rugby , a goal line is one of the lines at each end of the field .
goal post
either of the two vertical posts that support a crossbar and form the opening of a goal in soccer , hockey , etc.
open goal
a goal which is left open or undefended
own goal
In sport , if someone scores an own goal , they accidentally score a goal for the team they are playing against.
early goal
In games such as football or hockey , a goal is when a player gets the ball into the goal, or the point that is scored by doing this.
field goal
a goal scored while the ball is in normal play rather than from a free throw
goal crease
a line or mark produced by folding, pressing , or wrinkling
goal scorer
somebody who scores goals
goal weight
The weight of a person or thing is how heavy they are, measured in units such as kilograms , pounds, or tons .
golden goal
In some football matches, a golden goal is the first goal scored in extra time, which wins the match for the team that scores it.
league goal
In games such as football or hockey , a goal is when a player gets the ball into the goal, or the point that is scored by doing this.
silver goal
(in certain competitions ) a goal scored in a full half of extra time that is played if a match is drawn . This goal counts as the winner if it is the only goal scored in the full half or full period of extra time
sloppy goal
In games such as football or hockey , a goal is when a player gets the ball into the goal, or the point that is scored by doing this.
superb goal
In games such as football or hockey , a goal is when a player gets the ball into the goal, or the point that is scored by doing this.
goal average
the number of goals scored by a team divided by the number of goals it has conceded
penalty goal
a goal scored as a result of a penalty
set a goal
Something that is your goal is something that you hope to achieve , especially when much time and effort will be needed.
stunning goal
In games such as football or hockey , a goal is when a player gets the ball into the goal, or the point that is scored by doing this.
winning goal
In games such as football or hockey , a goal is when a player gets the ball into the goal, or the point that is scored by doing this.
an own goal
a failure to achieve something which results in damage to your own interests
goal difference
the number of goals scored by a team minus the number of goals it has conceded
in-goal area
the area between the goal-line and the dead-ball line
concede a goal
In games such as football or hockey , a goal is when a player gets the ball into the goal, or the point that is scored by doing this.
long-term goal
Something that is your goal is something that you hope to achieve, especially when much time and effort will be needed.
touch-in-goal
the area at each end of a pitch between the goal line and the dead-ball line
disallow a goal
In games such as football or hockey , a goal is when a player gets the ball into the goal, or the point that is scored by doing this.
goalpost
A goalpost is one of the two upright wooden posts that are connected by a crossbar and form the goal in games such as football and rugby .
six-yard area
a rectangular area to the sides and front of the goal , measuring 20 × 6 yards on a full-sized pitch , from which goal kicks are taken
goal-line technology
Technology refers to methods, systems, and devices which are the result of scientific knowledge being used for practical purposes.
crease
Creases are lines that are made in cloth or paper when it is crushed or folded.

Chinese translation of 'goal'

goal

(ɡəul)

n (c)

    1. (Sport, = point scored) 进(進)球得分 (jìnqiú défēn) (次, cì)
    2. (on pitch) 球门(門) (qiúmén) (个(個), gè)
  2. (= aim) 目标(標) (mùbiāo) (个(個), gè)
    to score a goal 进(進)一球 (jìn yī qiú)
(noun) 
Definition
an aim or purpose
The goal is to raise as much money as possible.
Synonyms
aim
a research programme that has failed to achieve its aim
end
another policy designed to achieve the same end
target
school leavers who fail to reach their targets
purpose
They are prepared to go to any lengths to achieve their purpose.
object
The object of the exercise is to raise money for charity.
intention
She announced her intention of standing for parliament.
objective
His objective was to play golf and win.
ambition
My ambition is to sail round the world.
destination
Holy Grail (informal)

Additional synonyms

in the sense of ambition
Definition
something so desired
My ambition is to sail round the world.
Synonyms
goal,
end,
hope,
design,
dream,
target,
aim,
wish,
purpose,
desire,
intention,
objective,
intent,
aspiration,
Holy Grail (informal)
in the sense of destination
Synonyms
objective,
end,
goal,
design,
target,
aim,
purpose,
object,
intention,
ambition
in the sense of end
Definition
the purpose of an action
another policy designed to achieve the same end
Synonyms
purpose,
point,
reason,
goal,
design,
target,
aim,
object,
mission,
intention,
objective,
drift,
intent,
aspiration

Synonyms of 'goal'

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