/ˈɒbdʒɪkt; NAmE ˈɑːbdʒekt; -dʒɪkt/ [countable] a thing that can be seen and touched物体；物品◆The factory produces vases and small decorative objects.这家工厂生产花瓶和小装饰物。◆everyday objects such as cups and saucers杯碟之类的日用品an aim or a purpose宗旨；目标；目的◆Our object is to restore profitability.我们的目标是恢复赢利能力。◆ The object of the exercise is to ensure the efficient use of natural resources.这项活动的目的是要确保有效利用自然资源。