考研英语二晨读2018-06-11

1.aim [eɪm]
vt. 目的在于；打算 
n. 目的 
I aim to be a millionaire by the time I’m 35. 
我打算到35岁时成为百万富翁。
The aim of the festival is to increase awareness of Chinese culture and traditions.
这个庆祝活动的目的是增强人们对中国文化和传统的认识。
aimless adj. 没有目标的；无目的的

2.goal [gəʊl]
n. 目标；得分数 
vi. 射门得分
They have set themselves a series of goals to achieve by the end of the month.
他们为自己制定了月底前要完成的一系列目标。

3.end [end]
n. 结束；目标 
v. 结束，终止 
Do you have a particular end in mind?
你头脑中有没有一个明确的目标？

4.target ['tɑːgɪt]
n. 目标 
v. 以……为目标
The advertisement was designed to target a mass audience. 
这个广告是针对大众的。

5.purpose ['pɜːpəs]
n. 目的；用途 
The pie chart apparently shows the different travelling purposes of students in a certain university. 
上面的饼图清晰揭示了某高校学生们的不同旅游目的。

6.objective [əb'dʒektɪv]
n. 目的；目标 
adj. 客观的 
Can the sales team achieve/meet its financial objectives?
销售人员能否完成财务目标？

7.appoint [ə'pɒɪnt]
v. 任命，指定，委派
He’s just been appointed (as) director of the publishing division. 
他刚被任命为出版部主任。
The police have appointed an officer to work with the local community.
警方委派了一位警官与当地社区合作。

8.assign [ə'saɪn]
v. 分配，指派
Every available officer will be assigned to the investigation.
有空的警官都将被派去参与调查。
assignment n. 任务，作业

9.designate ['dezɪgneɪt]
v. 指定，指派
Traditionally, the president designates his or her successor.
传统上，董事长会指定他/她的继承人。

10.delegate [ˈdɛlɪˌɡeɪt; (for v.) ˈdɛlɪˌɡeɪt]
vt. 委派…为代表 
n. 代表
Each union elects several delegates to the annual conference.
每个工会选出数名代表参加年度大会。