in one's sights

短语

释义与例句

phr.
  1. 1.

    Being seen or targeted, often through the sights of a weapon.

    the pilot had the enemy plane in his sights

  2. 2.

    The target or object of one's efforts or ambitions.

    比喻

    all through medical school she kept her dream of being a doctor in her sights

  3. 3.

    Still achievable.

    比喻

    with a win in the semifinals the championship remained firmly in their sights