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    target

    US /ˈtɑrɡɪt/

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    UK /'tɑ:ɡɪt/

    A2TOEIC
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A goal or amount you are trying to achieve
    The target for completion of the building project was three months ago
    v.t.Transitive VerbTo try to influence; direct a message toward
    We should target the students with this speech about exercise
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Group you are trying to sell to or influence
    American cigarette companies target teenagers to buy their products
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Something shot at to practice shooting
    Your target is to make 500 more bowls than last week, can you do this?
    v.t.Transitive Verb(Army) to aim an attack at something
    The general told his soldiers to target the enemy’s weak spot
    v.t.Transitive VerbTo aim advertising, marketing, or general messages at a specific group.
    The advertising campaign will target young adults.

    Video subtitles

    How Words Can Harm: Crash Course Philosophy #28

    10:46How Words Can Harm: Crash Course Philosophy #28
    • But their point isn't to target a person.

      But their point isn't to target a person.

    • These words are used for emphasis, to shock, and to express strong attitudes, but their point isn't to target a person.

      These words are used for emphasis, to shock, and to express strong attitudes, but their point isn't to target a person.

    B1

    Why can’t prices just stay the same?

    07:31Why can’t prices just stay the same?
    • Lots of countries actively pursue what is called an inflation target.

      Lots of countries actively pursue what is called an inflation target.

    • what is called an “inflation target.”

      what is called an “inflation target.”

    B1

    How Levi's Became a Denim Icon

    03:00How Levi's Became a Denim Icon
    • They were introduced in the thirties to target specific body shape differences.

      They were introduced in the thirties to target specific body shape differences.

    • target specific body shape differences. The 1950s brought us the cuffed and boxy

      target specific body shape differences. The 1950s brought us the cuffed and boxy

    B2

    How China’s ‘Firewater’ Became the World’s Most Valuable Liquor Brand | WSJ The Economics Of

    08:09How China’s ‘Firewater’ Became the World’s Most Valuable Liquor Brand | WSJ The Economics Of
    • To target younger Chinese.

      To target younger Chinese.

    • to target younger Chinese.

      to target younger Chinese.

    B1

    The Ugly Truth About Gwyneth Paltrow and GOOP

    08:58The Ugly Truth About Gwyneth Paltrow and GOOP
    • Is that many of these companies target women in their advertising.

      Is that many of these companies target women in their advertising.

    • target women in their advertising.

      target women in their advertising.

    B2

    While Missiles Fly, Flights Land: How Israel’s Airport Stays Open | WSJ

    07:09While Missiles Fly, Flights Land: How Israel’s Airport Stays Open | WSJ
    • While neither Hamas nor Israel is likely to intentionally target civilian aircraft,

      While neither Hamas nor Israel is likely to intentionally target civilian aircraft,

    • is likely to intentionally target civilian aircraft,

      is likely to intentionally target civilian aircraft,

    B2

    Why Aldi Is America’s Fastest Growing Grocery Store | WSJ The Economics Of

    06:03Why Aldi Is America’s Fastest Growing Grocery Store | WSJ The Economics Of
    • In the beginning, that was sort of their target audience, people who, you know, wanted bargains, and wanted to buy food for low prices.

      In the beginning, that was sort of their target audience, people who, you know, wanted bargains, and wanted to buy food for low prices.

    • In the beginning, that was sort of their target audience, people who wanted bargains and wanted to buy food for low prices.

      In the beginning, that was sort of their target audience, people who wanted bargains and wanted to buy food for low prices.

    B1

    Food Theory: Costco DOESN’T Save You Money!

    13:53Food Theory: Costco DOESN’T Save You Money!
    • Because theorists, that right there, that is Costco's target customer.

      Because theorists, that right there, that is Costco's target customer.

    • that right there? That is Costco's target  customer. You might be led to believe that the  

      that right there? That is Costco's target  customer. You might be led to believe that the  

    B1

    What McDonald's is serving up at its new CosMc's chain

    03:43What McDonald's is serving up at its new CosMc's chain
    • So in the last few seconds, who is the target audience here?

      So in the last few seconds, who is the target audience here?

    • Uh, so in the last few seconds, who is the target audience here?

      Uh, so in the last few seconds, who is the target audience here?

    B1

    Taiwan Presidential Contender Ko on Cross-Strait Relations

    05:08Taiwan Presidential Contender Ko on Cross-Strait Relations
    • I'm sure you're aware of the Pentagon report that 2027 seems to be a target date, that many military officials in the United States see as the possibility of a Chinese invasion of Taiwan.

      I'm sure you're aware of the Pentagon report that 2027 seems to be a target date, that many military officials in the United States see as the possibility of a Chinese invasion of Taiwan.

    • that 2027 seems to be a target date, that many military officials in

      that 2027 seems to be a target date, that many military officials in

    B1