This is the 5069th most frequent Russian word.
мишени
Targets.
In this sentence, 'мишень' refers to a physical target used in shooting sports or training.
Стрелок быстро прицелился и выбил первую мишень.
The shooter quickly aimed and hit the first target.
Here, 'мишень' is used in a metaphorical sense to indicate targets or objectives in the context of medical research.
Разработка мишеней для новых лекарств требует тщательного изучения.
The development of targets for new medicines requires thorough research.
In this sentence, 'мишень' conveys an abstract goal or intention for an activity.