aim at

[/eɪm æt/]

verb

apontar para; visar a; ter como objetivo

1. To point or direct (a weapon, camera, etc.) toward a target

He aimed at the target with his rifle.

Ele apontou para o alvo com seu rifle.

2. To intend or have as a goal or purpose

The campaign aims at reducing carbon emissions.

A campanha visa a reduzir as emissões de carbono.

3. To direct attention or criticism toward someone or something

Those comments were aimed at you specifically.

Esses comentários foram dirigidos a você especificamente.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

visar a; apontar para; ter como objetivo

Common usage in both formal and informal contexts

Portugal

visar; apontar para; objectivar

Similar usage to Brazilian Portuguese; 'objectivar' less common in modern usage

aim high - ter ambições elevadas

aim for the stars - sonhar em grande

aim true - acertar; atingir o alvo com precisão

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