Word · Frequency #176
pointing
指;指向
pointing is the present participle of point.
To extend your index finger toward something to show it or draw attention to it.
常与 at 搭配,如 point at sth.
- 1.
To extend the index finger in the direction of something in order to show where it is or to draw attention to it.
(用食指)指向
- 2.
To draw attention to something or indicate a direction.
示意;指出方向
- 3.
To face in a particular direction.
朝向
- 4.
To direct toward an object; to aim.
瞄准
- 5.
To give a point to; to sharpen; to cut, forge, grind, or file to an acute end.
磨尖;削尖
- 6.
To indicate a probability of something.
表明可能
- 7.
To repair mortar.
勾缝(修理灰缝)
- 8.
To fill up and finish the joints of (a wall), by introducing additional cement or mortar, and bringing it to a smooth surface.
(用水泥等)勾缝
- 9.
To cut, as a surface, with a pointed tool.
用尖头工具切割
- 10.
To direct or encourage (someone) in a particular direction.
指引;引导
- 11.
To separate an integer from a decimal with a decimal point.
(用小数点)分隔整数与小数
- 12.
To mark with diacritics.
加变音符号
- 13.
To mark (e.g. an Anglican psalm) with pointing.
加注音调标记
- 14.
To direct the central processing unit to seek information at a certain location in memory.
(计算机)指向内存位置
- 15.
To sail close to the wind.
(航海)迎风航行
- 16.
To indicate the presence of game by a fixed and steady look, as certain hunting dogs do.
(猎犬)以固定姿势示意猎物位置
- 17.
To approximate to the surface; to head.
(矿脉)接近地表;走向
指出;指明;指向;朝向;瞄准;对准;指引;引导;表明;预示
In use
She pointed at the map to show where the museum was.
He points out that the plan has some flaws.
The teacher is pointing to the blackboard while explaining.
Verb forms
base point · third person points · -ing pointing · past pointed · past participle pointed
规则动词,过去式和过去分词加-ed。
Connections
Collocations
- point at
- 指向
- She pointed at the map to show the location.她指着地图显示位置。
- point to
- 指向;表明
- All evidence points to his guilt.所有证据都表明他有罪。
- point out
- 指出
- He pointed out my mistake.他指出了我的错误。
- point towards
- 指向;趋向
- The arrow points towards the north.箭头指向北方。
- point up
- 强调
- The report points up the need for reform.报告强调了改革的必要性。
Idioms & figurative uses
- point of view
Learner notes
Memory Tip
想象用手指指向一个点(point),这个动作就是动词“指向”的意思。
Context & Register
多用于日常交流、教学或方向指示等场合,语气中性自然。
Pronunciation & Spelling
Words with -oint (/ɔɪnt/) rhyme with point: joint, appoint, anoint, disappoint. However, pint (/paɪnt/) and print (/prɪnt/) look similar but sound different (short i vs oi).
High-value vocabulary
该词属于 Oxford 核心词汇,值得优先掌握常见搭配和句型。
Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 5,建议结合例句记忆,而不是只背中文释义。
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