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to aim at (for, to do, to become); to try for; to have an eye on
to go toward; to head for
彼女は医者を目指して日々勉強している。
She studies every day aiming to become a doctor.
彼女は幼い頃から医師を目指した。
She aimed to become a doctor from a young age.
プロの選手を目指す若者が多い。
Many young people aim to become professional athletes.