Definition
对准 is a resultative verb compound (对 + 准) meaning 'to aim at' or 'to align with'. It can be used literally for aiming a camera or weapon at a target, or figuratively for aligning actions or policies with standards. It is not separable in normal use, though the potential complement form exists: 对不准 means 'cannot aim accurately'.
verb
to aim at (a target, camera, weapon, etc.)to align withto be in line with (standards, goals, requirements)
Examples
- 对准。Tā yòng qiāng duì zhǔn le mùbiāo.He aimed at the target with a gun.
- 对准。Wǒmen yào duì zhǔn guójiā biāozhǔn lái zuò.We need to align with national standards to do it.
- 对准。Shèyǐngshī bǎ jìngtóu duì zhǔn le yǎnyuán.The photographer aimed the lens at the actor.
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