Targeted
“Targeted” 强调不是泛泛而为,而是对准特定人群、地点或问题,如 targeted ads(定向广告)、targeted therapy(靶向治疗)。被动义 “The store was targeted by thieves” 指成为袭击目标。
- “The campaign used targeted emails to reach young voters.” (竞选活动用定向邮件接触年轻选民。)
- “Police are investigating a targeted attack.” (警方正在调查一起有预谋的袭击。)
- “She received targeted feedback on her presentation skills.” (她收到了针对演讲技巧的反馈。)
“Target” 来自古法语 targette(小盾),与 targe(盾)相关;动词义“瞄准”由“以盾为靶”发展而来。
target + -ed:分词形容词;动词 target、名词 target 同形。
数字营销 “targeted advertising” 依赖用户数据;公共卫生 “targeted vaccination” 指重点人群接种;新闻 “targeted sanctions” 指定向制裁。
- 固定搭配: “targeted audience” (目标受众), “targeted attack” (定向袭击), “highly targeted” (高度精准)
target 是靶心,targeted 像“已经对准靶心的”——精准、有针对性。
“The clinic offered targeted support for patients with chronic pain.” (诊所为慢性疼痛患者提供有针对性的支持。)