Word · Frequency #176
points
指;指向
points is the third person singular of point.
核心释义
常与 at 搭配,如 point at sth.
To extend your index finger toward something to show it or draw attention to it.
- 1.
(用食指)指向
To extend the index finger in the direction of something in order to show where it is or to draw attention to it.
- 2.
示意;指出方向
To draw attention to something or indicate a direction.
- 3.
朝向
To face in a particular direction.
- 4.
瞄准
To direct toward an object; to aim.
- 5.
磨尖;削尖
To give a point to; to sharpen; to cut, forge, grind, or file to an acute end.
- 6.
表明可能
To indicate a probability of something.
- 7.
勾缝(修理灰缝)
To repair mortar.
- 8.
(用水泥等)勾缝
To fill up and finish the joints of (a wall), by introducing additional cement or mortar, and bringing it to a smooth surface.
- 9.
用尖头工具切割
To cut, as a surface, with a pointed tool.
- 10.
指引;引导
To direct or encourage (someone) in a particular direction.
- 11.
(用小数点)分隔整数与小数
To separate an integer from a decimal with a decimal point.
- 12.
加变音符号
To mark with diacritics.
- 13.
加注音调标记
To mark (e.g. an Anglican psalm) with pointing.
- 14.
(计算机)指向内存位置
To direct the central processing unit to seek information at a certain location in memory.
- 15.
(航海)迎风航行
To sail close to the wind.
- 16.
(猎犬)以固定姿势示意猎物位置
To indicate the presence of game by a fixed and steady look, as certain hunting dogs do.
- 17.
(矿脉)接近地表;走向
To approximate to the surface; to head.
指出;指明;指向;朝向;瞄准;对准;指引;引导;表明;预示
用法In use
She pointed at the map to show where the museum was.
用法提示:此处使用过去式'pointed',表示‘指向’动作。
He points out that the plan has some flaws.
用法提示:此处使用第三人称单数'points out',表示‘指出’观点。
The teacher is pointing to the blackboard while explaining.
用法提示:此处使用现在分词'pointing',表示‘指向’的动作进行。
point at sb/sth
通常指用手指等直接指向某人或某物,常用介词 at。
She pointed at the bird in the tree.
她指着树上的那只鸟。
point to sb/sth
比 point at 更常用于指出方向或位置。
He pointed to the sign on the wall.
相关词与表达Connections
搭配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.
学习提示Learner notes
记忆技巧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。
语境与语域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。
发音与拼写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).
高价值词汇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。
用法优先级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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