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单词 goal
释义
goalgoal /goʊl/ ●●● S2 W1 AWL noun [countable] Etymology
ETYMOLOGYgoal
Origin: 1500-1600 gol limit, boundary (1300-1400)
Collocations
COLLOCATIONSadjectives/nouns + goal
 My main goal was to get the team to the finals.
(=what you eventually and most importantly hope to achieve) The ultimate goal is a freer, more democratic society.
(=that you hope to achieve after a long time) The store’s long-term goal is to have branches in every state.
(=that you hope to achieve after a short time) Companies should not focus only on the short-term goal of profit.
(=that you need to achieve very soon) Our immediate goal is to cut costs.
 Make a list of your personal goals for this year, for example losing weight or learning to play the piano.
(=that someone says he or she is trying to achieve) They have made progress, but they have not yet met their stated goals.
(=that is shared by more than one person or organization) Iran and Turkey shared common goals in their handling of the refugee crisis.
 It’s hard to measure success if you do not have clear goals.
 Students are encouraged to set themselves realistic goals for academic improvement.
(=that will be difficult to achieve) The agreement set ambitious goals to cut greenhouse gas emissions worldwide.
(=that is not too difficult to achieve) Don’t try to lose 15 pounds in a month; set yourself a more modest goal.
 You’ll need more education to achieve your career goals.
 Having a child was one of her most important life goals.
verbs
 She had one goal in life: to make a lot of money.
(=decide what you or someone else should try to achieve) If you set clear goals for yourself, you are more likely to achieve them.
(also pursue a goal formal) We are all pursuing similar goals.
(also accomplish your goal formal) She has worked hard to achieve her goal of a job in the medical profession.
(also attain your goal formal) They’re hoping to reach their goal of raising $10,000 for the charity.
Thesaurus
THESAURUSsomething that you hope to achieve in the future
something that you hope to achieve in the future:  We are all working toward a common goal. Our division reached its sales goal for the month.
aim means the same as goal, but you usually use it about things you want to achieve fairly soon:  His aim was to grow enough food to feed his family.
something that you are working hard to achieve, especially in business or politics:  The major objectives of the programs have been achieved.
the number or amount that you want to achieve:  He set himself the target of raising $1 million for cancer research.
a list of things that an organization is planning to do:  Protecting the environment is high on our agenda.
something that you personally want to achieve in your work or life:  It was always her ambition to become a famous author.
something that you are planning to do, and which you may or may not achieve:  My intention was to try to help people, not hurt them.
an organization’s most important goal and often the reason that it exists. You can also talk about a person’s mission when you mean he or she really wants to achieve something:  The charity’s mission is to ensure that every child in the state has enough to eat. I have made it my mission to educate people about fresh healthy food.
1something that you hope to achieve in the future:  We are all working toward a common goal.goal of We have set ourselves a goal of raising $100,000.somebody’s/something’s goal is to do something The organization’s stated goal is to stop the spread of AIDS. Our division reached its sales goal for the month. My long-term goal is to be able to retire at 60. I’d like to be married, but it’s not my main goal in life.THESAURUSaim – aim means the same as goal, but you usually use it about things you want to achieve fairly soon:  His aim was to grow enough food to feed his family.objective – something that you are working hard to achieve, especially in business or politics:  The major objectives of the programs have been achieved.target – the number or amount that you want to achieve:  He set himself the target of raising $1 million for cancer research.agenda – a list of things that an organization is planning to do:  Protecting the environment is high on our agenda.ambition – something that you personally want to achieve in your work or life:  It was always her ambition to become a famous author.intention – something that you are planning to do, and which you may or may not achieve:  My intention was to try to help people, not hurt them.mission – an organization’s most important goal and often the reason that it exists. You can also talk about a person’s mission when you mean he or she really wants to achieve something:  The charity’s mission is to ensure that every child in the state has enough to eat. I have made it my mission to educate people about fresh healthy food.2the fact of making the ball go into a particular area to win a point in games such as football or soccer, or the point won by doing this:  Ronald scored the game’s winning goal.3the area between two posts where the ball must go for a point to be won [Origin: 1500–1600 gol limit, boundary (1300–1400)]COLLOCATIONSadjectives/nouns + goalthe main/primary goal My main goal was to get the team to the finals.the/your ultimate goal (=what you eventually and most importantly hope to achieve) The ultimate goal is a freer, more democratic society.a long-term goal (=that you hope to achieve after a long time) The store’s long-term goal is to have branches in every state.a short-term goal (=that you hope to achieve after a short time) Companies should not focus only on the short-term goal of profit.an immediate goal (=that you need to achieve very soon) Our immediate goal is to cut costs.a personal goal Make a list of your personal goals for this year, for example losing weight or learning to play the piano.a stated goal (=that someone says he or she is trying to achieve) They have made progress, but they have not yet met their stated goals.a common goal (=that is shared by more than one person or organization) Iran and Turkey shared common goals in their handling of the refugee crisis.a clear goal It’s hard to measure success if you do not have clear goals.a realistic/achievable goal Students are encouraged to set themselves realistic goals for academic improvement.an ambitious goal (=that will be difficult to achieve) The agreement set ambitious goals to cut greenhouse gas emissions worldwide.a modest goal (=that is not too difficult to achieve) Don’t try to lose 15 pounds in a month; set yourself a more modest goal.a career goal You’ll need more education to achieve your career goals.a life goal Having a child was one of her most important life goals.verbshave a goal She had one goal in life: to make a lot of money.set (yourself/somebody) a goal (=decide what you or someone else should try to achieve) If you set clear goals for yourself, you are more likely to achieve them.work toward a goal (also pursue a goal formal) We are all pursuing similar goals.achieve your goal (also accomplish your goal formal) She has worked hard to achieve her goal of a job in the medical profession.meet/reach your goal (also attain your goal formal) They’re hoping to reach their goal of raising $10,000 for the charity.
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