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point

noun
 OPAL WOPAL S
/pɔɪnt/
/pɔɪnt/
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    opinion/fact看法；事实

  1.  
     [countable] a thing that somebody says or writes giving their opinion or stating a fact论点；观点；见解
    • She made several interesting points in the article.她在文章中提出了几个有趣的观点。
    • I take your point (= understand and accept what you are saying).我赞同你的看法。
    • He's just saying that to prove a point (= to show his idea is right).他那样说只是为了证明他的看法。
    • OK, you've made your point!好了，你已经把话说清楚了！
    see also talking point
    Extra Examples
    • He had trouble getting his point across.他难以说清自己的想法。
    • I do agree with her final point.我的确同意她的最后一个观点。
    • She banged on the table to emphasize her point.她啪地拍了一下桌子以强调自己的观点。
    • They argued the point for hours.这一点他们争论了好几个小时了。
    • She had clearly won her point.她显然赢得了她的观点。
    • There are many important points made throughout the book.整本书中有许多要点。
    • There are two key points to remember. 有两个要记住的要点。
    • We have three main points of concern.我们有三个主要关注点。
    • The author makes a similar point about American farmers.作者对美国农民也有类似的看法。
    • Cost was another important point raised at the meeting.成本是会议上提出的另一个重要观点。
    • She gave further examples to illustrate her point.她举了进一步的例子来说明她的观点。
    Topics Opinion and argumenta1
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • excellent
    • good
    • interesting
    • …
    verb + point
    • have
    • see
    • take
    • …
    phrases
    • a case in point
    • the point at issue
    • a point of agreement
    • …
    See full entry
    2.

    main idea要点

  2.  
     [countable]
    (usually the point)
    the main or most important idea in something that is said or done重点；要点；核心问题
    • The point is you shouldn't have to wait so long to see a doctor.关键是看病不该等那么长时间。
    • I wish he would get to the point (= say it quickly).但愿他快点说正题。
    • I'll come straight to the point: we need more money.我就直说吧：我们还需要钱。
    • Do you see my point (= understand)?你明白我的意思吗？
    • I think I missed the point (= did not understand).我想我没听懂。
    • You have a point (= your idea is right)—it would be better to wait till this evening.你说的有道理，还是等到今天晚上比较好。
    • ‘There won’t be anywhere to park.’ ‘Oh, that’s a (good) point.’ (= I had not thought of that)“会找不到地方停车。” “嗯，还真是。”
    • It just isn't true. That's the whole point (= the only important fact).最重要的是，那根本不是事实。
    • I thought the whole point was getting the same amount done with less effort.我以为整个工作点都用更少的精力完成了相同的工作。
    • ‘He's been married before.’ ‘That's beside the point’ (= not important).“他结过婚。” “那不重要。”
    • I know it won't cost very much but that's not the point (= not the important thing).我知道那花不了多少钱，但这不是重点。
    • point behind something The point behind the film was to help people understand the motivations of the criminals.电影的目的是帮助人们了解罪犯的动机。
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • basic
    verb + the point
    • come to
    • get to
    • get
    • …
    preposition
    • beside the point
    • to the point
    phrases
    • more to the point
    See full entry
    3.

    purpose目的

  3.  
     [uncountable, singular] the purpose or aim of something意图；目的；理由
    • What's the point of all this violence?这些暴行的意图何在？
    • ‘Why don't you try again?’ ‘What's the point?’“你为什么不再试一次？” '重点是什么？'
    • The point of the lesson is to compare the two countries.本课的目的是比较这两个国家。
    • point of doing something I don't see the point of doing it all again.我就不明白，再做一次有什么意义。
    • point in doing something There's no point in getting angry.发火是没有用的。
    Synonyms purposepurpose
    • aim
    • intention
    • plan
    • point
    • idea
    These are all words for talking about what somebody/​something intends to do or achieve.
    • purpose what something is supposed to achieve; what somebody is trying to achieve:
      • Our campaign’s main purpose is to raise money.我们这次活动的主要目的是募款。
    • aim what somebody is trying to achieve; what something is supposed to achieve:
      • She went to London with the aim of finding a job.她去伦敦是为了找工作。
      • Our main aim is to increase sales in Europe.我们的主要目标是增加在欧洲的销售量。
    purpose or aim?用 purpose 还是 aim？Your purpose for doing something is your reason for doing it; your aim is what you want to achieve. Aim can suggest that you are only trying to achieve something; purpose gives a stronger sense of achievement being certain. Aim can be somebody’s aim or the aim of something. Purpose is more usually the purpose of something: you can talk about somebody’s purpose but that is more formal.
    • intention what you intend to do:
      • I have no intention of going to the wedding.我无意去参加婚礼。
      • She’s full of good intentions but they rarely work out.她虽然处处出于善意，却很少行的通。
    • plan what you intend to do or achieve:
      • There are no plans to build new offices.现在没有建新办公楼的计划。
    intention or plan?用 intention 还是 plan？Your intentions are what you want to do, especially in the near future; your plans are what you have decided or arranged to do, often, but not always, in the longer term.
    • point (rather informal) the purpose or aim of something:指意图、目的、理由：
      • What’s the point of all this violence?这些暴行的意图何在？
      • The point of the lesson is to compare the two countries.本课的目的是比较这两个国家。
    • idea (rather informal) the purpose of something; somebody’s aim:指目的、意图：
      • The whole idea of going was so that we could meet her new boyfriend.我们去的唯一目的就是要见她的新男朋友。
      • What’s the idea behind this?这背后的意图是什么？
    point or idea?用 point 还是 idea？Point is a more negative word than idea. If you say What’s the point…? you are suggesting that there is no point; if you say What’s the idea…? you are genuinely asking a question. Point, but not idea, is used to talk about things you feel annoyed or unhappy about: There’s no idea in… • I don’t see the idea of…. Patterns
    • with the purpose/​aim/​intention/​idea of doing something
    • somebody’s intention/​plan to do something
    • to have a(n) purpose/​aim/​intention/​plan/​point
    • to achieve/​fulfil a(n) purpose/​aim
    Extra Examples
    • I didn't get the point of the story.我不明白这个故事想要说明什么。
    • I don't see the point in arguing.我不明白争论有什么意思。
    • It doesn't have any point to it.这没有任何意义。
    • There's absolutely no point in complaining now.现在抱怨已完全没有用了。
    • What's the point of worrying?担忧有什么用呢？
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • whole
    verb + point
    • have
    • see
    • get
    • …
    preposition
    • point in
    • point of
    See full entry
    4.

    detail细节

  4.  
     [countable] a particular detail or fact具体细节（或事实）
    • Can you explain that point again?你能再解释一下那一点吗？
    • Summarize the main points of the argument.总结论点。
    • I should like to highlight the key points.我想强调要点。
    • An important point has been missed out.重要的一点已经错过了。
    • You raise an interesting point.您提出了一个有趣的观点。
    see also action point, data point
    Extra Examples
    • There are one or two points that aren't yet clear.有一两点还不清楚。
    • He summarized all the salient points of the case.他总结了该案的所有要点。
    • the major selling point of the line该品种的主要卖点
    • There is only one point of difference between the two models.这两个型号只有一点不同。
    • The committee recommended a number of action points to avoid such problems in the future.委员会建议了几项行动计划以便将来避免这类问题。
    • The book's main point of interest is the insight into her early life.这本书的主要兴趣是对她早年的见识。
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • finer
    • good
    • strong
    • …
    phrases
    • a point of difference
    • a point of interest
    See full entry
    5.

    quality素质

  5.  
     [countable] a particular quality or feature that somebody/something has特点；特性；特征
    • Tact is not one of her strong points.她不善于圆通处事。
    • Read the manual to learn the program's finer points (= small details).读一下指南，以了解这一程序的细节。
    • Living in Scotland has its good points but the weather is not one of them.在苏格兰生活有其优点，但天气不好。
    • One of the hotel's plus points (= good features) is that it is very central.这个旅馆的一大优点是它位于市中心。
    • There is not a single weak point in his essay.他的论文没有一个弱点。
    see also selling point
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • finer
    • good
    • strong
    • …
    phrases
    • a point of difference
    • a point of interest
    See full entry
    6.

    time时间

  6.  
     [countable] a particular time or stage of development时刻；关头；瞬间；阶段
    • We had reached the point when there was no money left.我们曾落到身无分文的地步。
    • at/on the point of something The climber was at the point of death when they found him.那个登山者被人发现的时候已奄奄一息了。
    • at one, some, this, etc. point At one point he looked like winning.他一度接近胜利。
    • Many people suffer from mental illness at some point in their lives.许多人在人生的某个阶段都会得精神疾病。
    • At this point in time we just have to wait.到这种时刻，我们只好等待了。
    • At this point I don't care what you decide to do.到这个时候，我不在乎你决定要怎么做了。
    • up to/until that point Up to that point we were living in London.到那时为止，我们住在伦敦。
    see also end point, high point, low point, midpoint, pain point, pinch point, saturation point, starting point, sticking point, tipping point, turning point
    Extra Examples
    • I've reached the point (= in a book, etc.) where his father is dying.我读到他父亲临终的部份了。
    • There comes a point in most people's lives when they want to settle down.大多数人在一生中的某个阶段都会想安定下来。
    • by the time the movie has reached its halfway point电影演到一半的时候
    • We worked all night to the point of collapse.我们干了一个通宵，都快崩溃了。
    • to fill a bag to bursting point几乎将袋子撑破
    • well below its financial break-even point远低于其财务盈亏平衡点
    • At that point in time, I didn't have children, so was free to travel.那时我还没有孩子，所以可以自由旅行。
    • This is definitely a critical point in my life right now.现在绝对是我一生中决定性的时刻。
    • One in eight American women will develop breast cancer at some point in her life.八分之一的美国女性将在生命中的某个时刻患上乳腺癌。
    • I shall save some money each month from this point onwards.从现在开始，我每月将节省一些钱。
    • At some point, the children are going to be hungry.在某些时候，孩子们会饿。
    • Let me know if you want to talk at any point.让我知道您是否想在任何时候讲话。
    • Beyond a certain point, personal wealth should be used to make a difference to society.超过一定程度，应使用个人财富为社会带来改变。
    • Up until that point, he had never left the village.直到那时，他还没有离开过村庄。
    • I understand her feelings up to a certain point.我了解她的感觉到一定程度。
    • When it came to the point where they were not satisfied, they left.当他们感到不满意时，他们离开了。
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • high
    • low
    • halfway
    • …
    verb + point
    • get to
    • reach
    point + verb
    • come
    preposition
    • at a/​the point
    • on the point of
    • to the point of
    • …
    phrases
    • a point in time
    • the point of no return
    See full entry
    7.

    place地方

  7.  
     [countable] a particular place or area某地方；地点
    • I'll wait for you at the meeting point in the arrivals hall.我将在到港大厅的迎接处等你。
    • the point at which the river divides河流分叉点
    • Draw a line from point A to point B.从 A 点到 B 点画一条线。
    • No parking beyond this point.请勿越界停车。
    Synonyms placeplace
    • site
    • area
    • position
    • point
    • location
    • scene
    • spot
    • venue
    These are all words for a particular area or part of an area, especially one used for a particular purpose or where somebody/​something is situated or happens.
    • place a particular point, area, city, town, building, etc., especially one used for a particular purpose or where a particular thing happens:
      • This would be a good place for a picnic.这可是个野餐的好地方。
    • site the place where something, especially a building, is or will be located; a place where something happened or that is used for a particular purpose:
      • They’ve chosen a site for the new school.他们为新学校选了校址。
    • area a part of a room, building or particular space that is used for a special purpose; a particular place on an object:
      • the hotel reception area旅馆接待处
      • Move the cursor to a blank area on the screen.把光标移至电脑屏幕的空白区。
    • position the place where a person or thing is located; the place where somebody/​something is meant to be:
      • From his position at the top of the hill, he could see the harbour.他在山头那个位置可以俯瞰海港。
      The position of somebody/​something is often temporary: the place where somebody/​something is at a particular time.
    • point a particular place within an area, where something happens or is supposed to happen:
      • the point at which the river divides河流分岔点
    • location a place where something happens or exists, especially a place that is not named or not known:
      • The company is moving to a new location.公司准备迁移新址。
    • scene a place where something happens, especially something unpleasant:
      • the scene of the accident事故现场
    • spot a particular point or area, especially one that has a particular character or where something particular happens:
      • The lake is one of the local beauty spots.这个湖是当地的一个风景点。
    • venue the place where people meet for an organized event such as a performance or sports event.指演出、体育比赛等的聚会地点、场馆、会场
    Patterns
    • at a place/​site/​position/​point/​location/​scene/​spot/​venue
    • in a(n) place/​area/​position/​location/​venue
    • the place/​site/​point/​location/​spot/​venue where…
    • the right place/​site/​position/​location/​spot/​venue
    • a central site/​position/​location/​venue
    • the/​somebody’s/​something’s exact/​precise place/​site/​position/​point/​location/​spot
    see also entry point, focal point, jumping-off point, pressure point, rallying point, three-point turn, touch point, trig point, vanishing point, vantage point
    Extra Examples
    • This website is an excellent beginning point for any pianist.这个网站对任何弹钢琴的人都是一个非常好的入门。
    • Baja California is the crossing point for most illegal immigrants to the US.大多数非法移民到美国的人把下加利福尼亚作为一个过境点。
    • a convenient midway point between Memphis and St. Louis孟菲斯和圣路易斯之间一个方便的中途点
    • an excellent entrance point into Glacier National Park冰川国家公园的绝佳入口
    • one stopping point on their tour of the shrines他们圣地之旅的一个停靠点
    • pressures points on the foot足部压觉点
    • the starting and ending point for most safaris大多数远征队的起点和终点
    • We were past the halfway point of the race.我们已经超过了比赛的中点。
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • central
    • focal
    • fixed
    • …
    verb + point
    • arrive at
    • reach
    • provide
    • …
    phrases
    • a point of contact
    • a point of reference
    See full entry
    8.

    direction方向

  8. [countable] one of the marks of direction around a compass（罗盘上的）罗经点，方位点
    • the points of the compass (= N, S, E, W, etc.)罗盘上的罗经点
    9. see also cardinal points

    in competition竞赛

  9.  
     [countable]
    (abbreviation pt)
    an individual unit that adds to a score in a game or sports competition得分；点
    • to win/lose a point赢／输一分
    • Australia finished 20 points ahead.澳大利亚队终局领先 20 分。
    • point for (doing) something Players score points for finding words not found by any other player.玩家为寻找其他玩家找不到的单词而得分。
    • You get bonus points for answering the mystery question.您因回答神秘问题而获得奖励积分。
    • on points They won on points (= by scoring more points rather than by completely defeating their opponents).他们以点数取胜。
    see also break point, brownie point, experience points, game point, match point, penalty point, set point
    Extra Examples
    • I'm deducting a point from the total score.我正从总分中扣除一分。
    • It's set point to Zverev.它设置点给兹韦列夫。
    • Name the film and, for a bonus point, name the actress.说出电影名字，说出女演员的名字还有奖励分。
    • Points are awarded to the winner of each round.每一轮的优胜者都得到奖励分。
    • She's averaged 19 points per game in her last seven games.在她最后七场比赛中，她平均每场得 19 分。
    • a personal tally of 28 points28 点的个人得分
    • Last season he scored 27 goals and 24 points.上赛季他打进27球和24分。
    • You get 20 points every time you collect a set of cards.每次收集一组卡片，您将获得20点积分。
    • The team won with a two point lead 8-6.球队以8-6的两分优势获胜。
    Topics Sports: ball and racket sportsa2
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • match
    • set
    • bonus
    • …
    … of point
    • tally
    verb + point
    • accumulate
    • earn
    • gain
    • …
    phrases
    • beat somebody on points
    • win on points
    See full entry
    10.

    measurement计量

  10. [countable] a mark or unit on a scale of measurement（单位）点；标度
    • The party's share of the vote fell by ten percentage points.该党的得票率下跌了十个百分点。
    see also boiling point, freezing point, grade point average, melting point, price point
    Extra Examples
    • His popularity rose by 18 points in public opinion polls.民意调查显示他的支持率上升了 18 个点。
    • The Nikkei index rose 710 points to 14894.日经指数上升了 710 点，升至 14894 点。
    • The index was down only 4.6 points at the close.收盘时指数只下降了 4.6 点。
    • The product sold at about a $100 price point.该产品售出的价格点大约是 100 美元。
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • basis
    • percentage
    verb + point
    • be up
    • go up
    • improve
    • …
    phrases
    • about five, ten, etc. points
    • around five, ten, etc. points
    • only five, ten, etc. points
    • …
    See full entry
  11. [countable] a unit of credit towards an award or benefit对着；朝向
    • Applicants are awarded points on criteria such as education, skills and knowledge of English.申请人会根据教育，技能和英语知识等标准获得分数。
    • Let children trade their earned points for privileges, like extra playtime. 让孩子们将获得的积分换成特权，例如额外的游戏时间。

    12. sharp end尖儿

  12.  
     [countable] the sharp, thin end of something尖端；尖头
    • the point of a pencil/knife/pin铅笔／刀／大头针尖
    see also ballpoint, gunpoint, knifepoint
    Extra Examples
    • She pressed so hard that the point of the pencil made a hole in the paper.她太使劲了，铅笔尖儿把纸都戳破了。
    • Use the point of a knife to remove the seeds.用刀尖去除种子。
    • They are so small that several of them could easily fit on the point of a pin.它们是如此之小，以至于其中几个可以很容易地固定在大头针上。
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • fine
    • sharp
    See full entry
    13.

    land土地

  13. [countable]
    (also Point)
    a narrow piece of land that stretches into the sea岬角；尖地；海角
    • The ship sailed around the point.那条船绕过了岬角。
    • Pagoda Point宝塔角
    14.

    punctuation标点

  14. [countable] a small round mark used in writing, especially the mark that separates a whole number from the part that comes after it小数点；点
    • two point six (2.6)二点六
    • a decimal point小数点
    • We broadcast on ninety-five point nine (95.9) FM.我们以调频 95.9 播音。
    see also bullet point, full stopTopics Languageb1, Maths and measurementb1
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • decimal
    • exclamation
    • bullet
    • …
    See full entry
    15.

    of light/colour光；色

  15. [countable] a very small dot of light or colour光点；色点
    • The stars were points of light in the sky.天空中的点点光亮就是星星。
    16.

    for electricity电

  16. [countable] (British English) a place in a wall, etc. where a piece of equipment can be connected to electricity（电源）插座
    • a power/shaver/telephone point 电源／剃须刀／电话插座

    17. in ballet芭蕾舞

  17. points
    (also pointes)
     [plural]
    (also pointe [uncountable])
    the hard tops of the toes of a kind of shoe that a ballet dancer balances on尖端；尖头

    18. on railway track铁轨

  18. points
     [plural] (British English)
    (North American English switch [countable])
    a piece of track at a place where a railway line divides that can be moved to allow a train to change tracks转辙器；道岔；尖轨Topics Transport by bus and trainc2

    19. size of letters字符大小

  19. [uncountable] a unit of measurement for the size of letters in printing or on a computer screen, etc.（印刷物或计算机屏幕上字体大小的单位）点，磅值
    • Change the text to 10 point.把文本字体大小变为 10 点。
    20. Word OriginMiddle English: the noun partly from Old French point, from Latin punctum ‘something that is pricked’, giving rise to the senses ‘unit, mark, point in space or time’; partly from Old French pointe, from Latin puncta ‘pricking’, giving rise to the senses ‘sharp tip, promontory’. The verb is from Old French pointer, and in some senses from the English noun.
Idioms
belabour the point
  1. (formal) to repeat an idea, argument, etc. many times to emphasize it, especially when it has already been mentioned or understood一再强调观点（或论点等）
    • I don’t want to belabour the point, but it’s vital you understand how important this is.我不想弄明白这一点，但是了解这一点的重要性至关重要。
    Topics Opinion and argumentc2
a case in point
  1. a clear example of the problem, situation, etc. that is being discussed明证；恰当的例证
    • Many professions feel they deserve higher pay, and nurses are a case in point.许多行业的从业人员觉得他们应该得到更高的报酬，护士就是很好的例子。
the finer points of something
  1. the more complicated or detailed aspects of something意图；目的；理由
    • She seems at ease discussing the finer points of foreign policy.她似乎轻松地讨论了外交政策的重点。
    • He learnt the finer points of cricket during a trip to London.他在去伦敦旅行时学到了板球运动的要点。
if/when it comes to the point
  1. used when you have to decide something or say what you really think必须作决定（或亮明观点）时
    • When it comes to the point, he always changes his mind.他总是关键时候变卦。
in point of fact
  1. used to say what is true in a situation实际上；其实
    • In point of fact, she is their adopted daughter.实际上，她是他们的养女。
labour the point
  1. to continue to repeat or explain something that has already been said and understood一再重复，反复解释（已说明的事）
    • I understand what you’re saying—there’s no need to labour the point.我理解你说的话——没必要一再解释了。
make a point of doing something
  1. to be or make sure you do something because it is important or necessary（因重要或必要）保证做，必定做
    • I made a point of closing all the windows before leaving the house.我离家前必定要把所有的窗子都关好。
a moot point/question
  1. (British English, North American English) a matter about which there may be difference of opinion or a lack of understanding悬而未决的事；有争议的问题
    • Whether this should be enforced by law or not is a moot point.是否应通过法律强制执行这一点是有争议的。
    Topics Opinion and argumentc2
more to the point
  1. used to say that something is more important than something else更为重要的是
    • I couldn't do the job—I've never been to Spain and, more to the point, I don't speak Spanish.这个工作我做不了——我从未去过西班牙；而更重要的是，我不会说西班牙语。
    • More to the point, did they get away?更重要的是，他们逃走了吗？
not to put too fine a point on it
  1. used to emphasize something that is expressed clearly and directly, especially a criticism直截了当地说，不客气地说（尤指批评）
    • Not to put too fine a point on it, I think you are lying.不客气地说，我认为你在撒谎。
on point (North American English)
  1. appropriate or relevant to the situation适合的；相关的；相符的
    • The quotation was directly on point.这段话引用得恰到好处。
    • Let's stay on point.咱们不要偏离主题。
    • None of the replies was on point.没有一个答复是正确的。
  2. (informal) perfect; exactly right for the occasion适合的；相关的；相符的
    • The music here is totally on point.这里的音乐完全正确。
on the point of doing something
  1. to be close to doing something; to be going to do something very soon synonym be about to do something
    • I was just on the point of calling you.我只是想打给你。
    • We were on the point of giving up.我们当时几乎要放弃了。
point of contact
  1. a place where you go or a person that you speak to when you are dealing with an organization联系地点；联系人
    • The receptionist is the first point of contact most people have with the clinic.多数人与诊所接触的第一个人是接待员。
a point of departure
  1. a place where a journey starts出发点
  2. (formal) an idea, a theory or an event that is used to start a discussion, an activity, etc.抛砖引玉的事物；起点
    • The author takes Freud's dream theories as the point of departure for his essay.作者以弗洛伊德的释梦理论作为他论文的出发点。
a point of honour
  1. a thing that somebody considers to be very important for their honour or reputation事关名誉的大事
the point of no return
  1. the time when you must continue with what you have decided to do, because it is not possible to get back to an earlier situation欲罢不能的时刻；已无退路；不可能回头
    • We have passed the point of no return.我们已经过了不归路的地步。
point taken
  1. used to say that you accept that somebody else is right when they have disagreed with you or criticized you（接受相反的意见）同意，好吧，算你有理
    • Point taken. Let's drop the subject.好吧。咱们就抛开这个话题吧。
    Topics Opinion and argumentc2
score a point/points (off/against/over somebody)
  1. to show that you are better than somebody, especially by making clever remarks, for example in an argument指路；指点
    • He was always trying to score points off his teachers.他总是试图从老师身上得分。
    Topics Opinion and argumentc2
a sore point
  1. a subject that makes you feel angry or upset when it is mentioned心病；疼处；伤心事
    • It's a sore point with Sue's parents that the children have not been baptized yet.孩子们至今未受洗礼，这是休的父母的一块心病。
stretch a point
  1. to allow or do something that is not usually acceptable, especially because of a particular situation破例；通融
    • I was hoping they would stretch a point and let me stay on for a while.我希望他们能伸出一点，让我留一会儿。
to the point
  1. expressed in a simple, clear way without any extra information or feelings简明恰当；简洁中肯 synonym pertinent
    • The letter was short and to the point.这封信简短扼要。
    Extra Examples
    • His remarks were brief and to the point.他的话简明扼要。
to the point of (doing) something
  1. to a degree that can be described as something达到某种程度；近乎
    • He was rude to the point of being aggressive.他粗鲁到蛮不讲理的地步。
up to a (certain) point
  1. to some extent; to some degree but not completely在某种程度上
    • I agree with you up to a point.我在某种程度上同意你的看法。

point

verb
 OPAL S
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Verb Forms
present simple I / you / we / they point
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he / she / it points
/pɔɪnts/
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past simple pointed
/ˈpɔɪntɪd/
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past participle pointed
/ˈpɔɪntɪd/
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-ing form pointing
/ˈpɔɪntɪŋ/
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Idioms Phrasal Verbs
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    show with finger用手指示意

  1.  
     [intransitive, transitive, no passive] to stretch out your finger or something held in your hand towards somebody/something in order to show somebody where a person or thing is（用手指头或物体）指，指向
    • point at somebody/something ‘What's your name?’ he asked, pointing at the child with his pen.他用笔指着小孩问：“你叫什么名字？”
    • ‘That's my mother,’ she said, pointing at a photo on the wall.“那是我的母亲，”她指着墙上的一张照片说。
    • point to somebody/something He pointed to the spot where the house used to stand.他指出那所房子原来所在的地方。
    • She shook her head and pointed to him again.她摇了摇头，再次指向他。
    • point towards somebody/something He said my name and pointed towards me.他说出我的名字并指向我。
    • point (+ adv./prep.) She pointed in my direction.她指向我这边。
    • It's rude to point!用手指人很不礼貌啊！
    • point something (+ adv./prep.) She pointed her finger in my direction.她指着我这个方向。
    • point with something (+ adv./prep.) She pointed with her finger at the map.她用手指指着地图。
    Extra Examples
    • Lee pointed accusingly at Tyler.李谴责地指着泰勒。
    • The toddler pointed to the toy he wanted.蹒跚学步的孩子指着想要的玩具。
    • He pointed in the direction of the beach.他朝着海边方向指去。
    • She pointed her stick at them.她用棍子指着他们。
    • He felt that all the children in the school were pointing and laughing at him.他觉得学校的所有孩子都在指着他嘲笑他。
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverb
    • accusingly
    • downwards/​downward
    • upwards/​upward
    • …
    preposition
    • at
    • in the direction of
    • to
    • …
    phrases
    • point straight at somebody/​something
    • point the way
    adverb
    • correctly
    • rightly
    • helpfully
    • …
    verb + point out
    • must
    • should
    • try to
    • …
    preposition
    • to
    adverb
    • clearly
    • directly
    verb + point to
    • seem to
    See full entry
    2.

    aim瞄准

  2.  
     [transitive] to aim something at somebody/something瞄准
    • point something at somebody/something He pointed the gun at her head.他举枪对准了她的头。
    • A hundred camera lenses were being pointed at her.一百架相机镜头对着她。
    • point something He simply points the camera and shoots with simplicity and realism.他只是简单地对准相机并以简单和真实感进行拍摄。
    3.

    face direction朝向

  3.  
     [intransitive] + adv./prep. to face in or be directed towards a particular direction对着；朝向
    • The telescope was pointing in the wrong direction.望远镜对错了方向。
    • The signpost pointed straight ahead.路标直指前方。
    • A compass needle points north.罗盘指针指向北方。
    • The gun was pointing straight at me.枪直对着我。
    • The sign pointed right.标志指向右边。
    Extra Examples
    • Hold your palms together with the fingers pointing down.用手指指向下方握住手掌。
    • There were signs pointing to the church.有迹象指向教会。
    • Her feet were hip-width apart with the toes pointing forward.她的脚分开与臀部同宽，脚趾指向前方。
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverb
    • accusingly
    • downwards/​downward
    • upwards/​upward
    • …
    preposition
    • at
    • in the direction of
    • to
    • …
    phrases
    • point straight at somebody/​something
    • point the way
    adverb
    • correctly
    • rightly
    • helpfully
    • …
    verb + point out
    • must
    • should
    • try to
    • …
    preposition
    • to
    adverb
    • clearly
    • directly
    verb + point to
    • seem to
    See full entry
    4.

    on a computer

  4. [intransitive, transitive] to direct your cursor at a particular point on the screen; to link to a particular web page 某地方；地点
    • Shopping on the Web is pretty simple—you just point and click and wait.网上购物非常简单-您只需点击并等待即可。
    • point something at/to something Point your browser to www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com.将浏览器指向www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com。
    5.

    lead to指引

  5. [intransitive, transitive] to lead to or suggest a particular development or logical argument（意思上）指向；引导；指引
    • + adv./prep. The evidence seems to point in that direction.证据似乎指向那个方向。
    • point the way + adv./prep. The fans are looking to the new players to point the way to victory.球迷都在指望新球员打出胜利之路。
    Extra Examples
    • Fragments of woven cloth at the site clearly point to the production of textiles.现场的碎布清楚地表明这儿曾生产过纺织品。
    • The symptoms point directly to appendicitis.这些症状直接表明是阑尾炎。
    Topics Opinion and argumentc1

    6. show the way指路

  6. [transitive] to show somebody which way to go指路；指点
    • point somebody + adv./prep. I wonder if you could point me in the right direction for the bus station.请问您能指点我到公共汽车站往哪个方向走吗？
    • point the way (+ adv./prep.) A series of yellow arrows pointed the way to reception.连续的黄色箭头标出了通往接待处的路。
    • ‘You must cross that field,’ she said, pointing the way.“你必须从田野中穿过去， ”她指 路说。
    7.

    toes

  7. [transitive] point something to stretch your toes and foot so that they form a straight line with your leg（用手指头或物体）指，指向
    • Reach up with your arms and point your toes.伸手伸直脚尖。
    8.

    wall墙壁

  8. [transitive] point something to put mortar (= a mixture of sand, water, etc that becomes hard when dry) between the bricks, stones, etc. used to build a wall（用灰泥）抹砖缝，勾缝
    • The house needs pointing before winter.房子需要在冬天之前指点。
    9. Word OriginMiddle English: the noun partly from Old French point, from Latin punctum ‘something that is pricked’, giving rise to the senses ‘unit, mark, point in space or time’; partly from Old French pointe, from Latin puncta ‘pricking’, giving rise to the senses ‘sharp tip, promontory’. The verb is from Old French pointer, and in some senses from the English noun.
Idioms
point a/the finger (at somebody)
  1. to accuse somebody of doing something指责
    • The article points an accusing finger at the authorities.那篇文章谴责了当局。
    related noun finger-pointing
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pointpointD.J.:[pɔint]K.K.:[pɔɪnt]n.1.■要点, 论点, 观点Some of these points will have to be further elaborated as we go along.这些要点中, 有些我们在往下讨论时还得作进一步的详细阐述。His remarks lack point.他的言词缺乏要点。2.■尖端; 尖儿When you buy new pens, get one with a sharper point.买新钢笔时要买尖儿比较尖的。3.■点; 小数点When we read out 4.23, we say “four point two three”.我们把4.23读作四点二三。4.■(某一)时刻; (某一)地点5.■分数, 得分He conceded ten points to his opponent.他让给自己的对手十分。6.■目的, 意图If you have a definite purpose in mind, get to the point promptly.如果你心里有明确的意图, 就干脆说出来。7.■条款; 细目There is another point to be borne in mind.另外一项条款是应当记住的。vt.1.■削尖Point this pencil for me, please.请把铅笔给我削尖。2.■增强He told a story to point his advice.他讲了一个故事, 以增强他的忠告的力量。vt. & vi.1.■指; 指向It's rude to point.用手指人是不礼貌的。
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point noun | verb
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point / pCInt ; pCInt /noun
1. IDEA 想法, Ca single fact, idea, or opinion that is part of an argument or discussion观点; 论点:
•That's a very interesting point.那个观点很有趣。
•That's a good point .说得对。
•There are three important points we must bear in mind.有三个要点我们必须记住。
•This brings me to my next point.这样我就要讲到下一个论点。
[+ about ]
•I agree with John's point about keeping the costs down.我同意约翰关于维持低成本的观点。
•I'd like to make one final point before I stop.结束前我想提出最后一个看法。
•Some simple examples will illustrate the point .一些简单的例子可以说明这一点。
•He showed me some of the original documents to prove his point .他给我看了一些原始文件来证明他的观点。
•I can see your point (=I understand it) and in general I agree with you.我理解你的观点，总的来说我同意。
•You have a point there (=I agree with your idea or opinion) .我赞同你的看法。
•I take your point (=understand it) about waiting until the spring.我同意你关于等到春天的想法。
•OK, Sam, point taken (=I understand your idea or opinion) .好吧，萨姆，我明白你的意思了。
•They spent the evening discussing the finer points of (=the small details of) world politics.那天晚上他们讨论了世界政治的微妙之处。
2. MAIN MEANING / IDEA 主要的意思/观点, the point the most important fact or idea要点，重点; 中心意思，主要含义; 核心问题:
•The point is , at least we're all safely back home.重要的是，至少我们都安全回家了。
•Nobody knows exactly how it works. That's the whole point .没有人知道它到底是怎么工作的，这才是问题所在。
•He may not have stolen the money himself, but that's not the point .他也许没亲自偷那笔钱，不过那不是关键。
•I wish you'd get to the point (=talk about the most important thing) .我希望你能切入正题。
•I'll come straight to the point (=talk about the most important thing first) .我就直奔主题了。
•I need to find out who killed Alf, and more to the point (=what is more important) I need to do it before anyone else gets killed.我要找出是谁杀了阿尔夫，更重要的是，得在其他人被害之前找到他。
•We all like him, but that's beside the point (=not the most important thing) .我们都喜欢他，不过这并不是最重要的。
•I think you've missed the point (=you have not understood the most important thing) .我想你没听懂。
3. PURPOSE 目的, Uthe purpose or aim of something目的，意图:
•I suppose we could save one or two of the trees, but what's the point ?我想我们可以拯救一两棵树，不过那有什么意义呢？
[+ of ]
•What's the point of this meeting anyway?那么这次会议的目的到底是什么？
•The whole point of this legislation is to protect children.这项立法旨在保护儿童。
•There's no point in worrying.担心是没有用的。
•We're going to lose anyway, so I can't see the point of playing .不管怎么说我们都是要输的，我不明白去比赛还有什么意义。
•I didn't see the point in moving to London.我不明白为什么要搬到伦敦去。
4. PLACE 地方, Ca particular place or position〔确切的〕地方，地点; 位置:
•The accident happened at the point where the A15 joins the M1.事故发生在 A15 公路和 M1 公路的交汇处。
•No cars are allowed beyond this point.任何车辆都不允许越过此处。
•a border crossing point过境站
•Cairo is a convenient departure point for tours.开罗是外出旅游便捷的出发点。
•Dover is a point of entry into Britain.多佛尔是到英国的一个入口。
5. IN TIME / DEVELOPMENT 在时间上/在发展中, Can exact moment, time, or stage in the development of something时候，时刻;〔发展的〕阶段; 程度; 地步:
•I had reached a point in my career where I needed to decide which way to go.我的事业到了需要我决定何去何从的阶段。
•She had got to the point where she felt that she could not take any more.她已经到了忍无可忍的地步了。
•Their win over old rivals Manchester United was the high point (=best part) in their season.他们打赢老对手曼彻斯特联队是他们赛季中最精彩的时刻。
•Sales reached a low point in 1996.1996 年销售跌入低谷。
•We will take last week's riots as a starting point for our discussion.我们将从上星期的骚乱开始我们的讨论。
•At one point , I thought he was going to burst into tears.我一度认为他要号啕大哭了。
•Maybe at this point we should move onto some of the practical experiments.也许这时我们应该开始做一些应用实验了。
•At that point , I was still living at home and had no job.那个时候，我仍和父母一起住，没有工作。
•You will probably sell the car at some point in the future.将来某个时候你很可能会卖掉这辆车。
•It is impossible to give a definite answer at this point in time .现在不可能作出明确答复。
•Some children are bullied to the point of suicide (=until they reach this stage) .有些孩子被欺负到要自杀的地步。
6. QUALITY / FEATURE 特质/特点, C usually plurala particular quality or feature that something or someone has特点，特质，特征:
sb's / sth's good / bad points
•Sometimes she had to remind herself of his good points.有时候她不得不让自己想起他的种种优点。
[+ of ]
•They would spend hours discussing the finer points (=small details about qualities and features) of various cars.
他们会花上几小时讨论各种汽车的细节问题。
•The low price is one of its main selling points (=features that will help to sell it) .低价是其主要卖点之一。
•Driving was not one of Baxter's strong points .驾车不是巴克斯特的强项。
•One of the club's plus points is that it is central.那家具乐部的一大优点是位于市中心。
•There were some weak points in his argument.他的论证有一些不足之处。
7. GAMES / SPORT 比赛/体育运动, Cone of the marks or numbers that shows your score in a game or sport〔比赛或运动中的〕分数，得分:
•He is three points behind the leader.他落后领先者三分。
•Leeds United are now six points clear at the top of the table.利兹联队现在以六分的优势在排名表上领先。
•She had to win this point .这一分她必须得。
•You get three points for a win and one point for a draw.你赢了得三分，打平得一分。
•You lose a point if you do not complete the puzzle on time.如果你不能准时完成字谜就失一分 。
•The fight went the full fifteen rounds, and in the end the American won on points .比赛整整进行了十五个回合，最后美国选手以点数取胜。
8. SHARP END 尖的一端, Ca sharp end of something〔某物的〕尖（端）:
•the sharp point of a spear矛的尖头
9. boiling point / freezing point / melting point etc the temperature at which something boils, freezes, melts etc沸点/冰点/熔点等:
•Heat the water until it reaches boiling point.把水煮开。
10. the point of no return a stage in a process or activity when it becomes impossible to stop it or do something different有进无退（欲罢不能）的地步:
reach / pass the point of no return
•I was aware that we had passed the point of no return.我意识到我们只能背水一战了。
11. point of departure an idea which you use to start a discussion〔讨论的〕出发点:
•He takes the idea of personal freedom as his point of departure.他将人身自由这一观点作为他的出发点。
12. be on the point of (doing) sth to be going to do something very soon正要做某事:
•I was on the point of giving up the search when something caught my eye in the bushes.我正要放弃搜索，这时注意到灌木丛中有什么东西。
•The country's economy is on the point of collapse.该国经济处于崩溃的边缘。
13. up to a point partly, but not completely在某种程度上:
•I agree with you up to a point.我在某种程度上同意你的看法。
•That is true, but only up to a point.说得有道理，不过只限于某种程度上。
14. to the point dealing only with the important subject or idea, and not including any unnecessary discussions简明恰当的; 简洁中肯的:
•Her comments were brief and to the point.她的评论简短扼要。
15. make a point of doing sth to do something deliberately, even when it involves making a special effort〔即使费力也〕特意做某事:
•He made a point of spending Saturdays with his children.星期六他必定要和自己的孩子在一起。
•I always make a point of being early.我总是特意提前到。
16. when / if it comes to the point BrEused to talk about what happens when someone is in a difficult situation and has to make a difficult decision必须作决定时:
•I'm sure that if it came to the point, he would do what is expected of him.我肯定如果到了必要的时刻，他会做人们期盼他做的事情的。
17. in point of fact formalused when saying that something is true, although it may seem unlikely实际上; 其实:
•We were assured that the prisoners were being well treated, when in point of fact they were living in terrible conditions.我们原本得到保证，犯人们的待遇不错，但实际上他们的生活条件非常恶劣。
18. not to put too fine a point on it especially BrEused when you are saying something in a very direct way直言不讳地说，实话实说，说句老实话:
•She's lying, not to put too fine a point on it.说句老实话，她在撒谎。
19. NUMBERS 数字, Ca sign (.) used to separate a whole number from any DECIMALS that follow it小数点
20. MEASURE ON A SCALE 刻度表上的单位, Ca mark or measure on a scale点; 度:
•The stock market has fallen by over 200 points in the last week.在过去的一周内股市已经下跌 200 多点。
21. SMALL SPOT 小点, Ca very small spot of light or colour一小点:
•The stars shone like points of light in the sky.夜空中繁星闪烁，尤如一个个光点。
22. DIRECTION 方向, Cone of the marks on a COMPASS that shows direction罗盘（方位）点:
•Soldiers were advancing on us from all points of the compass.士兵们从四面八方向我们逼近。
23. PIECE OF LAND 一块土地, Ca long thin piece of land that stretches out into the sea尖岬，岬角:
•We sailed round the point into a small, sheltered bay.我们绕过岬角驶入一个小小的隐蔽港湾。
24. ELECTRICITY 电, CBrEa piece of plastic with holes in it which is attached to a wall and to which electrical equipment can be connected插座:
•a telephone point电话插座
•an electrical point电源插座
25. RAILWAYS 铁路, points pl.BrEa piece of railway track that can be moved to allow a train to cross over from one track to another〔铁路上的〕道岔，转辙器:
•The train rattled over the points.火车轰隆隆地开过了道岔。
⇒POINTE
 2 
pointverb
1. SHOW STH WITH YOUR FINGER 用手指指某物, I,Tto show something to someone by holding up one of your fingers or a thin object towards it〔用手指或细的物体〕指，指向:
•'Look!'she said and pointed.“看呀！”她用手指着说道。
[+ at ]
•I could see him pointing at me and telling the other guests what I had said.我看到他指着我并告诉其他客人我说了些什么。
[+ to / towards ]
•She was pointing to a small boat that was approaching the shore.她指着驶近岸边的一艘小船。
[+ with ]
•The driver pointed with his whip.驾车人用他的鞭子指了指。
•She pointed in the direction of the car park.她指着停车场的方向。
•He stood up and pointed his finger at me.他站起来用手指指着我。
2. AIM STH 瞄准某物, T always + adv / prepto hold something so that it is aimed towards a person or thing用〔某物〕对准〔某人或某物〕，使指向:
point sth at sb / sth
•He stood up and pointed his gun at the prisoner.他站起身用枪瞄准了那个犯人。
•She produced a camera and pointed it at me.她拿出相机对准了我。
3. FACE IN ONE DIRECTION 面对一个方向, I always + adv / prepto face or be aimed in a particular direction面向，对着:
•The arrow always points north.箭头总是指向北方。
•There were flashlights all around us, pointing in all directions.我们周围都是手电筒，对着各个方向照射。
[+ at ]
•There were TV cameras pointing at us.电视摄像机正对着我们。
[+ to / towards ]
•The hands of the clock pointed to a quarter past one.时钟的指针指向一点一刻。
•We found footprints pointing towards the back door.我们发现了走向后门的脚印。
4. SHOW SB WHERE TO GO 为某人指示方向, T always + adv / prepto show someone which direction they should go in为〔某人〕指方向（指路）:
•She pointed me towards an armchair.她指着一把扶手椅叫我过去。
•Could you point me in the direction of the bathroom, please?请问你能否指点我到洗手间怎么走？
5. SUGGEST WHAT SB SHOULD DO 建议某人做何事, T always + adv / prepto suggest what someone should do建议，为…指路:
•My teachers were all pointing me towards university.我的老师都建议我上大学。
•A financial adviser should be able to point you in the right direction .理财顾问应该能够给你指点迷津。
6. SUGGEST THAT STH IS TRUE 暗示某事为真, I always + adv / prepto suggest that something is true暗示，表明:
•Everything seemed to point in one direction.一切似乎都指向一个方向。
[+ to / towards ]
•All the evidence pointed towards Blake as the murderer.所有证据都表明布莱克是凶手。
7. WALLS / BUILDINGS 墙壁/建筑物, TBrEto put new CEMENT between the bricks of a wall〔用水泥〕抹〔砖缝〕，勾〔缝〕
8. point your toes to stretch the ends of your feet downwards绷直脚尖
9. point the / a finger at sb to blame someone or say that they have done something wrong指责某人，责怪某人:
•I knew that they would point the finger at me.我知道他们会责怪我的。
•I don't want to point a finger of blame at anyone.我不想指责任何人。
10. point the way
a. to show the direction that something is in指明方向:
[+ to / towards ]
•An old-fashioned signpost pointed the way to the restaurant.一个老式的路标指明了去饭店的路。
b. to show how something could change or develop successfully指明发展方向:
[+ forward / forwards ]
•This report points the way forward for the water industry.这份报告为水利工业的发展指明了方向。
[+ to / towards ]
•a government paper which points the way towards reform指明改革方向的政府文件
 PHRASAL VERBS 
point sth ↔ out
1. to tell someone something that they did not already know or had not thought about指出，指明:
•He was always very keen to point out my mistakes.他总是急不可待地指出我的错误。
•The murder was obviously well planned, as the inspector had pointed out.正如督察指出的那样，这桩凶案显然是经过周密策划的。
point out that
•Some economists have pointed out that low inflation is not necessarily a good thing.一些经济学家指出，低通货膨胀不一定是好事。
point sth out to sb
•Thank you for pointing this out to me.谢谢你向我指出这一点。
2. to show something to someone by pointing at it指出〔某物给某人看〕:
•Luke pointed out two large birds by the water's edge.卢克指出水边有两只大鸟。
point sb / sth out to sb
•I'll point him out to you if we see him.如果我们见到他我会指给你看。
point to sth
to mention something because you think it is important提到〔认为重要的事〕:
•Many politicians have pointed to the need for a written constitution.很多政治家都提出需要一部成文宪法。
point sth ↔ up
formalto make something seem more important or more noticeable强调，突出; 清楚地表明:
•These cases point up the complete incompetence of some government departments.这些事例清楚地表明某些政府部门十分无能。
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中考 高考 CET-4 CET-6 考研 IELTS BNC: 176 COCA: 211
中考 高考 CET-4 CET-6 考研 IELTS BNC: 176 COCA: 211

point
1 point /ˈpoɪnt/ noun
plural points
1 point
/ˈpoɪnt/
noun
plural points
Learner's definition of POINT
1 
a  [count] : an idea that you try to make other people accept or understand观点；见解
b  [count] : a particular detail of an idea or argument具体细节
c  the point : the main or most important idea of something that is said or written要点；核心问题
— see also to the point (below)
2 
: a reason for doing something : purpose理由；目的
[singular]
— often + of
— often + in
[noncount]
3 
[count] : an individual detail or part of something细节；部分
— see also rallying point, selling point, sticking point, talking point
4 
[count] : a particular position, location, or place位置；地点；地方
5 
[count] : a particular time or a particular stage in the development of something时间；时刻；阶段 — usually singular通常用单数
— see also breaking point, point of no return, turning point
6 
[count]
a  : a unit of measurement标度；点
— see also boiling point, dew point, flash point, freezing point, melting point
b  : a unit that is used to score a game or contest得分；点
— see also extra point, game point, match point, set point
7 
points [plural] informal : praise, credit, or approval for doing something good or helpful赞扬；称赞；认可
8 
[count] : the usually sharp end of something (such as a sword, needle, or pencil)（剑、针或铅笔的）尖，尖端
9 
[count] : a small dot细点；小点
10 
[count] : decimal point — used especially in speech to say a number that includes a decimal point尤用于读包含小数点的数字
11 
[count] : any one of the 32 marks on a compass that are used for showing directions（罗盘上的）罗经点，方位点
12 
[count] : a piece of land that sticks out into a lake, ocean, etc.岬角；海角
— sometimes used in names有时用于名称
13 
[count] British : outlet 4
14 
[count] : a unit that measures the size of letters typed on a computer or printed in a published work（衡量字号的）磅值，点

beside the point

— see beside

from point A to point B

— see 1a

in point of

formal
: when considering (a particular quality) : with regard to (something)关于；就…而言

make a point

◊ If you make a point of doing something or make it a point to do something, you give your attention to it so that you are sure that it happens.特别注意，重视，保证（做某事）

not to put too fine a point on it

— see 1fine

on point

US
: relating very well to the subject that is being discussed : accurate and appropriate十分切题；准确恰当

to the point

: relating to the thing that is being thought about or discussed切题
— see also 1point 1c (above)

up to a point

— used to indicate that a statement is partly but not completely true在一定程度上；有一点
— see also case in point, exclamation point, price point
2 point /ˈpoɪnt/ verb
points; pointed; pointing
2 point
/ˈpoɪnt/
verb
points; pointed; pointing
Learner's definition of POINT
1 
: to show someone where to look by moving your finger or an object held in your hand in a particular direction（用手指或手执物）指，指向
[no object]
— often + at
— often + to
— often + toward
[+ object]
— see also finger-pointing
2 
[+ object] : to cause the front or tip of (something) to be turned toward someone or something使朝着；使对着
— often + at
3 
always followed by an adverb or preposition, [no object] : to have the end or tip extended, aimed, or turned in a specified direction伸向；指向；转向
4 
computers : to use a mouse or other device to move the pointer on a computer screen to a particular object or place使（光标）指着
[+ object]
[no object]
5 
[+ object] : to show (someone) which direction to travel in order to reach a particular place : to direct (someone) toward something给（某人）指方向；给（某人）指路
6 
[+ object] : to give a sharp end to (something)削尖
7 
[+ object] : to repair (a wall, chimney, etc.) by putting new cement or other material between the bricks or stones（用水泥等）给…勾缝

point an accusing finger at, point a/the finger at

— see 1finger

point out

[phrasal verb]
1 
point out (someone or something) or point (someone or something) out : to direct someone's attention to (someone or something) by pointing指出
2 
point out (something) or point (something) out : to talk about or mention (something that you think is important)指明，提醒，指出（重要的事情）

point the way

: to show the way to go in order to get somewhere指路
— often used figuratively常用作比喻

point to

[phrasal verb]
point to (something)
: to mention or refer to (something) as a way of supporting an argument or claim（为证明某事物）指出，提到

point to/toward

[phrasal verb]
point to/toward (someone or something)
: to show that something is true or probably true显示；说明

point up

[phrasal verb]
point up (something) or point (something) up formal
: to bring attention to (something) : to highlight or emphasize (something)点明；强调

point your toes

: to bend your foot down so that the top of it and the front of your leg form a straight line绷直脚尖
中考 高考 CET-4 CET-6 考研 IELTS BNC: 176 COCA: 211
中考 高考 CET-4 CET-6 考研 IELTS BNC: 176 COCA: 211
中考 高考 CET-4 CET-6 考研 IELTS BNC: 176 COCA: 211
中考 高考 CET-4 CET-6 考研 IELTS BNC: 176 COCA: 211
中考 高考 CET-4 CET-6 考研 IELTS BNC: 176 COCA: 211
中考 高考 CET-4 CET-6 考研 IELTS BNC: 176 COCA: 211
中考 高考 CET-4 CET-6 考研 IELTS BNC: 176 COCA: 211
中考 高考 CET-4 CET-6 考研 IELTS BNC: 176 COCA: 211
中考 高考 CET-4 CET-6 考研 IELTS BNC: 176 COCA: 211
中考 高考 CET-4 CET-6 考研 IELTS BNC: 176 COCA: 211
中考 高考 CET-4 CET-6 考研 IELTS BNC: 176 COCA: 211
中考 高考 CET-4 CET-6 考研 IELTS BNC: 176 COCA: 211

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