| 词汇 | point |
| 释义 | point noun uk /pɔɪnt/ us /pɔɪnt/ pointnoun (IDEA EXPRESSED)B1[ C ] an idea, opinion, or piece of information that is said or written: 观点;论点 I'd like to discuss the first point in your essay.我想讨论一下你文章中的第一点。 make a pointYou made some interesting points in your speech.你发言中有些观点很有趣。 the/someone's point B2 the meaning or most important part of what someone says or writes: （某人）的意思，要点 The point is, if you don't claim the money now you might never get it.重要的是，如果你现在不索要这笔钱的话，你可能就再也得不到了。 B1[ S ] an opinion or fact that deserves to be considered seriously, or that other people agree is true: 想法，意见;事实 see someone's pointYes, I can see your point, but I still disagree with you. have a point thereI hate to say it, but he's got a point there. make your pointOK, you've made your point (= told us your opinion) - there's no need to go on about it.好，你已经表明了你的观点，没必要再多说了。 beside the point not important or not related to the subject being discussed: 不重要的；离题的，不相关的 The fact that he doesn't want to come is beside the point - he should have been invited.他不想来这并不重要——重要的是他本应被邀请的。 that's a (good) point B2 said to show that what someone has just said is true or important: 所言极是 "We'll take the bus." "But we don't have any money for the fare." "That's a point."“我们乘公共汽车吧。”“但我们没钱买车票。”“这倒是。” The lecturer illustrated his point with a diagram on the blackboard.讲师在黑板上用图表来说明自己的观点。 What relevance does that point have to the discussion?那一点和我们正在讨论的议题有什么相关性吗？ Time is short so I'll get straight to the point. I'm unclear about a couple of points in your proposal - could you go over them again?我对你的提议有几点没弄清楚——你能不能再讲一遍？ I'll just summarize the main points of the argument in a few words if I may. Ideas, concepts and theories abstract abstraction accepted wisdom afterthought anthropocentrism Darwinism Darwinist determinist Dianetics meat motif musings natalism non-dogmatic reification sacred cow social Darwinism straw man supersensible the domino theory You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Opinions, beliefs and points of view pointnoun (TIME/PLACE)B2[ C ] a particular time or stage reached in a process: 时刻;阶段 at a pointAt that point, a soldier opened fire on the car.就在此时，一个士兵向轿车开了火。 I was completely lost at one point.我一度完全不知所措了。 [ + question word ]It was so confusing that eventually it got to the point where no one knew what was going on.这件事很莫名其妙，最终无人知道到底发生了什么事。 it comes to the pointI said I'd tell her the bad news, but when it came to the point (= when I had to do it), I couldn't.我说过我要告诉她这个坏消息，但当真要这样做的时候，我却说不出口了。 [ C ] a particular place: 地点 the point where the road bends公路拐弯处 This is a good point from which to watch the race.从这个地方观看比赛很好。 boiling, melting, freezing, etc. point the temperature at which a substance boils, melts, freezes, etc.: 沸点／熔点／冰点等 Heat the water until it reaches boiling point. I'm sure at some point in the future I'll want a baby.我确信在未来的某个时候我会想要一个孩子。 At no point did the company do anything illegal. It doesn't have to be done this minute, but at some point this week please. I was near to tears at one point during the film. I've reached the point where I'm not going to put up with her criticisms of me any more.我已经受够了，我再也不能忍受她这样非难我了。 Points in time anytime as and whenidiom at (any) one timephrase downstream during far hour if in midstreamidiom juncture last later midstream midway once one the last minuteidiom time time slot under the wireidiom You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Stages & phases Places and locations pointnoun (PURPOSE)B2[ S or U ] purpose or usefulness: 目的，意义；用处 [ + -ing verb ]informalThere's no point arguing about it - we're going and that's that.争辩也没有用——我们要去，就这么定了。 what is the pointI'd like to write to him, but what's the point? He never writes back.我愿意给他写信，但这有什么用呢？他从不回信。 point inI see little point in discussing this further.我看不出继续讨论还有什么意义。 What's the point of that? What's the point of shouting at him? There's no point in going if Maggie isn't going to be there. There's no point in getting yourself all upset over it. I'm not going to this afternoon's session - I don't see the point of it. Goals and purposes achievement orientation affordance ambition avail dedicated dream eye function idea idly intention it's the thought that countsidiom key performance indicator mission reorientation subgoal target target setting thought towards pointnoun (UNIT)B1[ C ] a mark or unit for counting, especially how much a person or team has scored in a sport: （尤指体育运动的）比分，得分 The youngest skier won the most points.那个最年轻的滑雪运动员得分最高。 on pointsHe won the world heavyweight boxing championship on points (= as a result of the points that he had won).他以点数赢得了世界重量级拳击冠军。 Interest rates have risen by two percentage points (= two percent).利率上涨了两个百分点。 [ C ] in sports such as tennis and squash, the period of play that decides which player or team will score one mark or unit: She walked back to the baseline to play the next point. He gives maximum effort on every point. [ C ] publishing specialized a unit used for measuring the size of printed letters, equal to about 0.3 mm or 1/72 of an inch: 点，磅值（印刷字号的计量单位，约等于0.3毫米） in 7.5, 10, etc. point typeThe large letters are in 7.5 point type, and the small letters are in 6 point.大字母是7½磅字体，小字母是6磅字体。 I won that point, I'm telling you! The ball was definitely in!我敢说，我赢了那一分！球肯定在界内！ This was a very impressive performance by the young player, who scored 12 points within the first 10 minutes. Clive's team is on five points while Joan's is on seven.克莱夫所在队得5分，琼所在队得7分。 The player had points deducted from his score for arguing with the referee.那名运动员因与裁判发生争执而被扣分。 On Wall Street today, the Dow Jones rose 55 points following good economic figures.在今天的华尔街股市上，道‧琼斯指数受利好经济数据的影响攀升了55点。 General terms used in ball sports aggregate score assist attacking back pass backhanded bend hat trick indirect free kick interception kicker launch angle lay someone off loft pitch square ball stiff-arm stroke swat takeaway tap in You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Winning, losing & scoring in sport Tennis & racket sports Measuring & weighing pointnoun (SHARP END)B2[ C ] the sharp end of something, such as a knife: （刀等的）尖（端） The knife landed with its point sticking into the floor.刀落地时刀尖刺入了地面。 Be careful with that needle - it has a very sharp point.小心针，它的头很尖。 See also gunpoint golovorez/E+/GettyImages The bone had been honed to a point.那块骨头已经被磨尖了。 The point of this pencil isn't sharp enough.这支铅笔的头还不够尖。 the sharp point of a sword/dagger He thrust the sharp point of his weapon into the heavy wooden door. She carefully pushed the sharp point of the needle into the back of her hand. Sharp and blunt among angularity blunt hone jag keen pointed prickly sharp sharpen sharply sharpness spike spiked spikily spiky spiny strop whet pointnoun (CHARACTERISTIC)B2[ C ] a particular quality or characteristic of a person or thing: 特点；特质；特征 There are various points to look out for when you're judging dogs in a competition.在比赛中要根据各方面的特点对狗作出评判。 good pointHe's boring, but I suppose he has his good points.他很乏味，但我认为他也有长处。 strong pointI think her kindness is one of her strong points (= one of her good qualities).我觉得为人和气是她的优点之一。 Synonyms angle(WAY OF THINKING) aspect(FEATURE) facet feature(QUALITY) ingredient side(PART OF SITUATION) strand(PART) Conditions and characteristics -ance -ibility ability adverse conditions age ambience appearance aspect good/bad karmaidiom have it in youidiom hood humanity presentation shape shine trait trappings unaffiliated undercurrent vibe pointnoun (PIECE OF LAND)[ C ] a long, thin area of land that stretches out into the sea: 尖岬，岬角 Spurn Point斯珀恩角 Geography: promontories & peninsulas arm cape Cape Cod causeway head headland isthmus panhandle peninsula peninsular promontory sea stack spit stack tombolo pointnoun (SIGN)B2[ C ] a small, round spot that is used in numbers to separate whole numbers from parts of numbers: 小数点 One kilogram equals two point two (= 2.2) pounds.1公斤等于2.2磅。 decimal pointThe error occurred when someone left out the decimal point.有人遗漏了小数点，出现了错误。 Mathematical symbols addition sign degree division sign equal sign expression foot minus multiplication sign operator pi placeholder plus solidus subtraction sign value X, x Y, y pointnoun (FEET)points[ plural ] theatre & film UKspecialized the toes of a ballet dancer's shoes: （芭蕾舞鞋的）鞋尖 She is learning how to dance on her points.她正在学习如何足尖踮地跳舞。 pointnoun (ELECTRIC)[ C ]UK a socket to which a wire from a piece of electrical equipment is connected in order to supply it with electricity or a radio, television, or other signal: 插座 a TV antenna point电视天线插口 There is a phone point in every room.每个房间都有电话线插口。 4FR/iStock/Getty Images Plus/GettyImages [ C ] engineering specialized in some car engines, either of two parts that allow or prevent the flow of electricity: （汽车发动机分电器的）接触点 He checked the points and plugs and topped up the oil.他检查了分电器接触点和火花塞，加满了油。 Electrical switches & connections clicker coaxial corded dimmer dimmer switch junction box national grid outlet override patch patch someone through pause plug plug (something) in/plug (something) into something plug-in powerbank spark plug switchboard terminal wire You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: The engine & engine parts pointnoun (RAILWAY)points[ plural ]mainly UK(US usuallyswitches) a place on a railway track where the rails (= metal bars on which the trains travel) can be moved to allow a train to change from one track to another: （铁路的）道岔，转辙器 The train rattled as it went over the points.火车哐啷哐啷驶过道岔。 pointnoun (MARK)[ C ] a small, round mark on a line, plan, or map to show the position of something: （表示位置的）点 Join the points A and B together on the diagram with a straight line.将图上的 A 点和 B 点用直线连起来。 C2[ C ] a mark on a compass that shows direction, such as north, south, east, and west（罗盘上的）方位点，罗经点 [ C ] a very small, round light that you can see in the distance: 光点 I could just make out the tiny points of a car's headlights far away.我只能勉强看到远处车前灯的小小光点。 Places and locations anatopism coign of vantage core crime scene deliver something to someone/somewhere direction locus madding makerspace Mecca multi-location retroperitoneal retroperitoneally scene setting situation spot station stronghold subsite You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Points of the compass Quantities & units of light pointnoun (SPORTS POSITION)[ U ] sports specialized in ice hockey, an area near either end of the blue line where defencemen are usually positioned when their team is in the offensive zone: Myers was stationed at the left point, so when the puck got loose he was there to keep it in the zone. [ U ] sports specialized in cricket, the position of a fielder (= a player who tries to stop the other team from scoring by stopping or catching the ball) which is on a straight line to the right of a right-handed batter or to the left of a left-handed batter: He couldn't keep the cut shot down and was caught at point. She usually fields on the off side at cover, extra cover, or point. Hockey backchecking biscuit blocker boarding broomball eleven freeze major penalty minor minor penalty off the ballidiom penalty shootout pipe stack stickhandler stickwork street hockey sweater target man tend You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Cricket Idiomsbe on the point of (doing) something make a point of doing something my point exactly on point to the point up to a point point verb uk /pɔɪnt/ us /pɔɪnt/ pointverb (IN PARTICULAR DIRECTION)A2[ I ] to direct other people's attention to something by holding out your finger towards it: 指，指向 point at"Look at that!" she said, pointing at the hole in the door.“看那个！”她指着门上的洞说道。 Small children are often told that it's rude to point.小孩子们经常被告知用手指指点点是不礼貌的。 B1[ T ] to hold something out in the direction of someone or something: 用…对准，瞄准 point something at someoneHe said that the man had pointed a knife at him.他说那人用刀指着他。 B1[ I ] If something points in a particular direction, it is turned towards that direction: 指向；朝向 The road sign points left.路标指向左边。 All the cars were pointing in the same direction.所有的汽车都朝一个方向开。 point toThere was an arrow pointing to the door.有个箭头指向房门。 It is impolite to point at people.用手指着人是不礼貌的。 She spun the globe, and pointed to the Solomon Islands.她转动地球仪，然后指向所罗门群岛。 She pointed to her watch as a sign that it was getting late and she wanted to leave.她指着手表示意已经很晚了，她想离开。 Select the function you require by pointing to the toggle with the mouse and then clicking. "No, go that way, " I said, pointing in the opposite direction.“不对，往那边走，”我一边说一边指着相反的方向。 Showing and demonstrating act out attest bespeak breastbeating bring indicate mark something out masterclass ostensive ostensively outlet point (something/someone) out reflect reveal trace unproved unproven unveil unwrap vent You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: General location and orientation pointverb (WALLS)[ T ] to fill the gaps between bricks, etc. with mortar(= a mixture of sand, water, and cement): The physical work of preservation includes pointing handmade bricks and repairing windows. They failed to identify problems such as condensation, badly pointed walls and leaky gutters. Filling and completing backfill bow box ticking brick brick something up brim jam occupy overcrowd overrun pack something/somewhere out permeate plug saturable squeeze (someone/something) in/squeeze (someone/something) into something stuffing suffuse supersaturated tank tie Idiompoint someone towards/in the direction of something Phrasal verbspoint (something/someone) out point something out point to/towards something point something up point adjective[ before noun ] uk /pɔɪnt/ us /pɔɪnt/ relating to when a ballet dancer dances on their toes: 芭蕾足尖舞步的 a pair of point shoes一双芭蕾舞足尖鞋 Today we'll do some point work.今天我们将做一些足尖练习。 Dance & choreography arabesque backing dancer backspin backup dancer ballerina cut a rugidiom dabbing dance dance studio dance to something moonwalk moonwalking morris dance morris dancer morris dancing terpsichorean throw shapesidiom tights toe shoe tutu the/someone's pointphrase B2 the meaning or most important part of what someone says or writes: （某人）的意思，要点 The point is, if you don't claim the money now you might never get it.重要的是，如果你现在不索要这笔钱的话，你可能就再也得不到了。 miss the/someone's pointI think you missed (= did not understand) the point of what she was saying.我认为你没有理解她说的要点。 take someone's point/point takenI take your point/Point taken (= I understand that what you are saying is important).我明白你的意思。 get to the/someone's pointPlease get to the point (= say the thing that is most important to you).请言归正转。 He hasn't got much money, but that's not the point (= that is not the important thing).他没有多少钱，但这不是重点。 See also pointnoun(IDEA EXPRESSED) point | American Dictionarypoint noun us/pɔɪnt/ pointnoun (SHARP END)[ C ] the sharp or narrow end of something, such as a knife or pin: I stuck myself with the point of the needle. [ C ] A point is also a narrow piece of land that stretches out into the sea. pointnoun (IDEA EXPRESSED)[ C ] an idea, opinion, or piece of information that is said or written: He made some good points in his speech. The lawyers reviewed the issues point by point. You have a point (= What you say is reasonable). [ C ] The point is the main or most important idea: He doesn’t have much money, but that’s not the point. pointnoun (CHARACTERISTIC)[ C ] a particular quality or characteristic: Truthfulness is not one of his strong points. pointnoun (TIME OR PLACE)[ C ] a particular time, place, or stage reached in a process: She felt that they were at a critical point in their marriage. pointnoun (ADVANTAGE)[ U ] purpose or usefulness: What’s the point of leaving at six in the morning? pointnoun (UNIT)[ C ] a unit for measuring or counting: Our team won by seven points. Interest rates dropped two percentage points. pointnoun (position)geometry an exact position in space that has no size and is usually represented by a small, round mark pointyadjective[ -er/-est only ]us/ˈpɔɪnt·i/ pointy shoes Idiomspoint the finger at someone point the way (to something) point verb[ I/T ] us/pɔɪnt/ pointverb[I/T] (SHOW)to direct other people’s attention to something by signaling toward it with your finger: [ I ]"Look," she said, pointing at the sign. [ M ]Which one is your sister – would you point her out to me? If something points in a particular direction, it is turned toward that direction: [ I ]The arrow points left. Phrasal verbspoint out something point up something point | Business Englishpoint noun uk /pɔɪnt/us [ C ] an idea, opinion, or piece of information that is spoken or written: I agree with your point about the management team. Thank you, that was a very interesting point. make/raise a/the pointHe made the point quite forcefully that no more money was available. get a point across I wasn't sure what point she was trying to get across. prove sb's pointI think that proves my point. The figures just don't stack up. the point the meaning or most important part of what is being said or written: The point is that on weekends and late at night there should always be someone on duty to deal with emergencies. come/get to the pointWe haven't got all day, so please get to the point. To talk only about managing one country's economy is to miss the point. The list could go on and on, but I think you get the point. [ U or S ] purpose, or the fact of something being useful: no point (in doing sth)There is no point in discussing this further if you've already made up your mind. [ C ] a particular detail or characteristic of a person or thing: the main pointsI noted down the main points of his speech. good/bad pointThe government's financial plan has both its good and its bad points. When you are appraising someone, try to emphasize their good points. Speaking in public is not one of her strong points. [ C ] MEETINGS one part that a meeting, plan, etc. is divided into: We have seven points on the agenda today. Has anyone any comments on Point 4? We need to examine the proposals point by point. My boss gave me a five-point plan for improving my performance. [ C ] a particular time or stage that is reached in a process: highest/lowest pointCopper prices rose to their highest point in two weeks. The stock went to $74 at one point. get to/reach a/the pointIt's taken us years to get to the point where we're making a reasonable profit. We shall need to discuss this further at some point. at this point (in time)This is not something that we want to introduce at this point in time. [ C ] a mark or unit for counting or measuring something: score pointsYou will normally be accepted if you score more than 20 points on the test. The bond rose 10 basis points, from 2.932 to 2.942 percent. Interest rates have gone up two percentage points. We will introduce an Australian-style points system for work permits. [ C ] a particular place: The building served as the group's meeting point. The store is the focal point of the small community. [ C ] a small round mark that is used in numbers to separate whole numbers from parts of numbers: A kilogram equals two point two (2.2) pounds. a decimal point I take your point(alsopoint taken) used when you are saying that you think that something that someone has said is important: I take your point. That's something we need to consider. make a point of doing sth to always do something, or to take particular care to do something: She always makes a point of inviting all her staff to briefing meetings. make your point to tell people your opinion: OK, you've made your point. Let someone else say what they think now. to the point very important or suitable for the subject being discussed: His remarks about the pay structure were well expressed and to the point. up to a point partly, or to a limited degree: The new system was working - up to a point. See alsoaction point assembly point basis point break-even point breaking point breakpoint bullet point gross rating point half point inflection point order point percentage point price point quarter-point ratings point reorder point selling point strategic inflection point talking point tipping point trigger point turning point unique selling point point verb[ I or T ] uk /pɔɪnt/us to show someone the direction that they should go, or what they should do: The figures pointed us in the direction that we should be taking over the next year or so. point the finger at sb to accuse someone of being responsible for something bad that has happened: The reports are understood not to point the finger at the group's finance director. Phrasal verbspoint sth out point to/towards sth point sth up Collocations withpointpointThese are words often used in combination with point. Click on a collocation to see more examples of it. insertion point The second mode is used when the manipulator is near or is in contact with the insertion point. lookout point On one of hills behind it, there is a lookout point which allows for views of the area. From Wikipedia This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license. midway point It leads into the long axis of the plan at a midway point. These examples are from corpora and from sources on the web. Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the Cambridge Dictionary editors or of Cambridge University Press or its licensors. See all collocations with point |
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