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ob·jec·tive1 /əbˈdʒektɪv/ S3 W3 AWL noun [countable] 1 PURPOSEsomething that you are trying hard to achieve, especially in business or politics 〔尤指商业或政治方面的〕目的，目标 SYN goal He vowed to achieve certain objectives before the end of his presidency. 他立誓要在他的总统任期结束之前实现某些目标。 the best way to accomplish your objectives 完成目标的最佳方法 The degree program has two main objectives. 该学位课程有两个主要目标。 Managers should set specific performance objectives for their teams. 经理应该为自己的团队制定明确的绩效目标。 The main objective was to improve children’s knowledge of geography. 主要目的是要增长儿童的地理知识。 A clear objective was set and adhered to. 定下了明确的目标并坚持到底。 One of your first business objectives should be to get your own office. 你的首要工作目标之一应该是拥有自己的办公室。► see thesaurus at aim, purpose2 PMPLACEa place that you are trying to reach, especially in a military attack 〔尤指军事行动中的〕攻击目标 The 4th Division’s objective was a town 20 miles to the east. 第4师的攻击目标是东面20英里处的一个城镇。n COLLOCATIONSverbshave an objectiveOur main objective is to reduce road accidents.set an objective (=decide what you are trying to achieve)Pupils should be encouraged to set their own objectives.achieve/accomplish an objective (also attain an objective formal)The policy should help us achieve our objective of reducing paper waste.reach/meet an objective (=achieve an objective)We need to control spending in order to meet our financial objectives.pursue an objective (=try to achieve something you want)War has always been a means of pursuing national objectives.adjectivesthe main/principal objectiveThis research project has three main objectives.the primary/prime objective (=the main one)The primary objective of training is to improve performance.a key objective (= a very important objective)Their economic strategy was based on a number of key objectives.a clear objectiveA manager must give his team clear objectives to work towards.a specific objectiveMost classroom activities have a specific learning objective.a stated objective (=what someone says their objective is)The city’s stated objective was to improve housing in the area.a common objective (=one that people, countries etc share)Our employees have a sense of common objectives and their commitment is high.an economic/military/business/political etc objectiveWe have made good progress towards meeting our business objectives.phrasesaims and objectives (=all the things someone wants to achieve)The department should clearly state its aims and objectives.

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objective• State your business objectives clearly.• The following is an example of some cognitive objectives for teaching the nursing care of a patient recovering from heart surgery.• The company's main objective is to keep recyclable material out of landfills.• The President believes that all military objectives have been achieved.• Performance objectives give people the best means to assess and improvise their way through change.• Program objectives are a major focus of the evaluation model.• The report focused on three of the business's objectives.• The 4th Division's objective was a town 20 miles to the east.• The second objective was met by the introduction of a betterment levy on development value.• The problem of establishing coherent, explicit and stable objectives for state enterprises applies with particular force to the railways.• The objective of this computer game is to design a city.• They recognized that some of their objectives could be reached by administrative action without running the gauntlet of the legislative process.• At worst a vague objective should be couched in very precise terms.business objectives• This strategic approach aims to optimise information and technology as valuable resources to achieve the key business objectives of the corporation.• In consequence we have developed restrictive practices and engineering, at best, are only partially aware of the business objectives.• We welcome visits to the College to discuss individual nominations and to identify personal development needs related to business objectives.• We ask how we can make environmental objectives tie in with business objectives - which means profit.• Training is available in telephone skills, letter writing, handling meetings or presentations, to help you meet your business objectives.objective2 AWL adjective 1 FAIRbased on facts, or making a decision that is based on facts rather than on your feelings or beliefs 客观的，不带个人感情的 OPP subjectiveobjective assessment/measurement/description etc It’s hard to give an objective opinion about your own children. 很难对自己的子女作出客观的评价。 Scientists need to be objective when doing research. 科学家做研究时要客观。purely/totally/completely objective the importance of a completely objective, independent press 一个完全客观、独立的新闻媒体的重要性2 formalREAL/NOT IMAGINARY existing outside the mind as something real, not only as an idea 客观存在的，真实的 The world has an objective reality. 世界具有客观真实性。 —objectivity /ˌɒbdʒekˈtɪvəti $ ˌɑːb-/ noun [uncountable]

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objective• The selection board, which decides on promotions, should be strictly objective.• It's always difficult to be objective about such a sensitive issue as abortion.• The emphasis is on objective analysis of evidence rather than on a subjective impression of any single witness.• But how does this allow a study of style that is objective and exact?• Both relatively objective and relatively subjective criteria present other problems.• But it does little to show how the subjective and objective aspects of colour are related.• the objective case• I have decided that I should try to be objective instead, and reflect for a moment.• Originally, I went to the counselor because I needed an objective opinion about the whole situation.• I could use an objective opinion on this problem.• objective reality• Is there such a thing as objective reporting?• There are no objective signs of injury on the body.• The interests of the shareholders become an objective standard to govern the actions of the directors.• Sometimes it's hard to be objective when the situation gets emotional.purely/totally/completely objective• Critical doubt depends on a myth, the idea that human knowledge is totally objective and neutral.• It is crucial therefore that these guidelines are followed in all cases: a completely objective approach adopted.• Obviously, purely objective criteria such as the patient's age or the particular illness can not be justified or relied upon.• Nor is it a completely objective evaluation.• A good organiser is totally objective, even downright hard-hearted in choosing venue, style, speakers and programme.• The Profitboss is totally objective in making people decisions in business.• Clearly, in Satnam and kindred cases, the purely objective stance which Caldwell has been interpreted to represent has been rejected.• But since none of us can be completely objective we have a responsibility to say what our biases are.From Longman Business Dictionaryobjectiveob‧jec‧tive1 /əbˈdʒektɪv/ noun [countable] something that you are trying to achieveSYN AIMOur objective is to grow earnings at about 6% a year.An estimated 86% of products failed to reach their business objectives.a client’s investment objectivesobjectiveobjective2 adjective not influenced by your own needs, wishes, or situationAn analyst’s role is to provide an informed, objective opinion regarding the future of a company. —objectively adverbThe Bank will do all it can to investigate your complaint objectively. —objectivity noun [uncountable]Some members of the board questioned the auditor’s objectivity.

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objective

ob‧jec‧tive¹ S3 W3 AC /əbˈdʒektɪv/

noun [countable]
1. something that you are trying hard to achieve, especially in business or politics
SYN goal:

He vowed to achieve certain objectives before the end of his presidency.

the best way to accomplish your objectives

The degree program has two main objectives.

Managers should set specific performance objectives for their teams.

The main objective was to improve children’s knowledge of geography.

A clear objective was set and adhered to.

One of your first business objectives should be to get your own office.
2. a place that you are trying to reach, especially in a military attack:

The 4th Division’s objective was a town 20 miles to the east.

COLLOCATIONS

■ verbs
   ▪ have an objective Our main objective is to reduce road accidents.
   ▪ set an objective (=decide what you are trying to achieve) Pupils should be encouraged to set their own objectives.
   ▪ achieve/accomplish an objective (also attain an objective formal) The policy should help us achieve our objective of reducing paper waste.
   ▪ reach/meet an objective (=achieve an objective) We need to control spending in order to meet our financial objectives.
   ▪ pursue an objective (=try to achieve something you want) War has always been a means of pursuing national objectives.
■ adjectives
   ▪ the main/principal objective This research project has three main objectives.
   ▪ the primary/prime objective (=the main one) The primary objective of training is to improve performance.
   ▪ a key objective (= a very important objective) Their economic strategy was based on a number of key objectives.
   ▪ a clear objective A manager must give his team clear objectives to work towards.
   ▪ a specific objective Most classroom activities have a specific learning objective.
   ▪ a stated objective (=what someone says their objective is) The city’s stated objective was to improve housing in the area.
   ▪ a common objective (=one that people, countries etc share) Our employees have a sense of common objectives and their commitment is high.
   ▪ an economic/military/business/political etc objective We have made good progress towards meeting our business objectives.
■ phrases
   ▪ aims and objectives (=all the things someone wants to achieve) The department should clearly state its aims and objectives.

objective² S3 AC

adjective

Word Family: noun: objectivity; adverb: objectively; adjective: objective

1. based on facts, or making a decision that is based on facts rather than on your feelings or beliefs
   OPP subjective
    objective assessment/measurement/description etc

It’s hard to give an objective opinion about your own children.

Scientists need to be objective when doing research.
purely/totally/completely objective

the importance of a completely objective, independent press
2. formal existing outside the mind as something real, not only as an idea:

The world has an objective reality.
—objectivity /ˌɒbdʒekˈtɪvəti, ˌɒbdʒekˈtɪvɪti $ ˌɑːb-/ noun [uncountable]

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adjective

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/əbˈdʒektɪv/

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/əbˈdʒektɪv/

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noun

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something that you are trying to achieve 目标；目的

SYN

goal

◆the

main/primary/principal objective

主要／首要／重要目标

◆to

meet/achieve

your

objectives

达到／实现你的目标

◆You must set realistic

aims and objectives

for yourself. 你必须给自己确定切实可行的目的和目标。

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◆The main objective of this meeting is to give more information on our plans. 这次会议的主要目的是进一步介绍我们的规划。

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<titled tranID="31" status="1">target</titled>objective ◇ goal ◇ object ◇ end

These are all words for sth that you are trying to achieve. 以上各词均指目标、目的。

target a result that you try to achieve 指试图达到的目标、指标：◆Set yourself targets that you can reasonably hope to achieve. 给自己制订有望达到的指标。◆attainment targets in schools 学校的成绩目标
objective (rather formal) something that you are trying to achieve 指正努力达到的目标、目的：◆What is the main objective of this project? 这个项目的主要目标是什么？
goal something that you hope to achieve 指希望达到的目标、目的：◆He continued to pursue his goal of becoming an actor. 他继续追求他成为演员的目标。

target, objective or goal? 用 target、objective 还是 goal？

A target is usually officially recorded in some way, for example by an employer or by a government committee. It is often specific, and in the form of figures, such as number of sales or exam passes, or a date. People often set their own objectives: these are things that they wish to achieve, often as part of a project or a talk they are giving. Goals are often long-term, and relate to people's life and career plans or the long-term plans of a company or organization. * target 通常为以某种方式正式记录的目标，如由雇主或政府委员会等制订，常为具体的数字，如销售量、考试及格率、日期等；objective 通常指为自己制订的、希望达到的目标，常为某一项目或发言的一部分；goal 通常指长远目标，与人生和职业规划或公司、机构的长远规划有关。

object the purpose of sth; sth that you plan to achieve 指目的、目标、宗旨：◆The object is to educate people about road safety. 目的就是教育大众注意交通安全。
end something that you plan to achieve 指计划达到的目的、目标：◆He joined the society for political ends. 他为了政治目的加入了这个协会。◆That's only OK if you believe that the end justifies the means (= bad methods of doing sth are acceptable if the final result is good). 除非你认为只要目的正确可以不择手段，不然那是不可以接受的。 NOTE End is usually used in the plural or in particular fixed expressions. * end 常用复数或用于某些固定短语中。