名詞 point:

1. a geometric element that has position but no extension
2. the precise location of something; a spatially limited location
3. a brief version of the essential meaning of something
4. a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process
   同義詞：degree, level, stage
5. an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
   同義詞：detail, item
6. an instant of time
   同義詞：point in time
7. the object of an activity
8. a V shape
   同義詞：tip, peak
9. a very small circular shape
   同義詞：dot
10. the unit of counting in scoring a game or contest
11. a promontory extending out into a large body of water
12. a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list
    同義詞：item
13. a style in speech or writing that arrests attention and has a penetrating or convincing quality or effect
14. an outstanding characteristic
    同義詞：spot
15. sharp end
16. any of 32 horizontal directions indicated on the card of a compass
    同義詞：compass point
17. a linear unit used to measure the size of type; approximately 1/72 inch
18. a punctuation mark (.) placed at the end of a declarative sentence to indicate a full stop or after abbreviations
    同義詞：period, full stop, stop, full point
19. a V-shaped mark at one end of an arrow pointer
    同義詞：head
20. the property of a shape that tapers to a sharp tip
    同義詞：pointedness
21. a distinguishing or individuating characteristic
22. the gun muzzle's direction
    同義詞：gunpoint
23. a wall socket
    同義詞：power point
24. a contact in the distributor; as the rotor turns its projecting arm contacts them and current flows to the spark plugs
    同義詞：distributor point, breaker point

動(dòng)詞 point:

1. indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
   同義詞：indicate, show
2. be oriented
   同義詞：orient
3. direct into a position for use
   同義詞：charge, level
4. direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
   同義詞：steer, maneuver, manoeuver, manoeuvre, direct, head, guide, channelize, channelise
5. be a signal for or a symptom of
   同義詞：bespeak, betoken, indicate, signal
6. sail close to the wind
   同義詞：luff
7. mark (Hebrew words) with diacritics
8. mark with diacritics
9. mark (a psalm text) to indicate the points at which the music changes
10. be positionable in a specified manner
11. intend (something) to move towards a certain goal
    同義詞：target, aim, place, direct
12. give a point to
    同義詞：sharpen, taper
13. repair the joints of bricks
    同義詞：repoint

1. `But she might not agree. ' `You've got a point there/That's a point'.
   ｀可是她有可能不同意呀.＇｀你說(shuō)得對(duì)[有道理].＇
2. At one point I thought she was going to refuse, but in the end she agreed.
   當(dāng)時(shí)我以為她要拒絕，但最後她卻同意了。
3. I don't see the point of her last remark.
   我不明白她最后那句話的意思。
4. I'm in a hurry, so come to the point.
   我趕時(shí)間，直接了當(dāng)說(shuō)出來(lái)吧。

point

n.Abbr. pt.（名詞）縮寫(xiě) pt.
A sharp or tapered end:
尖端：尖銳的或尖細(xì)的一端：
例句：
the point of a knife; the point of the antenna.
刀尖；天線的尖端

An object having a sharp or tapered end:
尖物：有尖銳或尖細(xì)頂端的物體：
例句：
a stone projectile point.
石制的拋擲尖物

A tapering extension of land projecting into water; a peninsula, cape, or promontory.
角，岬，半島：伸入水中的一塊逐漸變得尖細(xì)的陸地；半島、角或岬
A mark formed by or as if by a sharp end.
點(diǎn)：由或仿佛由一個(gè)尖頭形成的標(biāo)記
A mark or dot used in printing or writing for punctuation, especially a period.
句點(diǎn)：印刷或書(shū)寫(xiě)中作為標(biāo)點(diǎn)的一個(gè)標(biāo)記或圓點(diǎn)，尤指一個(gè)句號(hào)
A decimal point.
小數(shù)點(diǎn)
Linguistics A vowel point.
【語(yǔ)言學(xué)】 元音符號(hào)
One of the protruding marks used in certain methods of writing and printing for the sightless.
（盲人用以點(diǎn)字的）點(diǎn)：突起的標(biāo)記之一，用于某些為盲人設(shè)計(jì)的書(shū)寫(xiě)和印刷方法中
Mathematics A dimensionless geometric object having no properties except location.
【數(shù)學(xué)】 點(diǎn)：除了位置沒(méi)有其它特點(diǎn)的無(wú)維幾何體

A place or locality considered with regard to its position:
地點(diǎn)：考慮到位置的地方或方位：
例句：
connections to Chicago and points west.
連接芝加哥及其以西的一些地點(diǎn)

A narrowly particularized and localized position or place; a spot:
位置：十分具體且固定的地方或位置；地點(diǎn)：
例句：
The troops halted at a point roughly ,000 yards from the river.
部隊(duì)在距河約一千碼的地方停了下來(lái)

A specified degree, condition, or limit, as in a scale or course:
確定的程度，確定的情況：特定的程度、狀況或界限，如在標(biāo)度或過(guò)程中：
例句：
the melting point of a substance.
某物質(zhì)的熔點(diǎn)

Any of the 32 equal divisions marked at the circumference of a mariner`s compass card that indicate direction.
羅盤上三十二個(gè)方位之一：用來(lái)指示方向的水手羅經(jīng)刻度盤圓周上標(biāo)記的三十二等分中之一
The interval of =5&S{￠} between any two adjacent markings.
兩個(gè)相鄰的刻度之間=5&S{￠}的夾角

A distinct condition or degree:
某種狀況，某種程度：
例句：
finally reached the point of exhaustion.
終于到達(dá)筋疲力盡的程度

The interval of time immediately before a given occurrence; the verge:
…關(guān)頭：緊接在一個(gè)特定的事件前面的時(shí)間間隔；臨界點(diǎn)：
例句：
on the point of resignation; at the point of death.
正要辭職之時(shí)；死亡之時(shí)

A specific moment in time:
時(shí)刻：時(shí)間上的一個(gè)特定的時(shí)刻：
例句：
At this point, we are ready to proceed.
這時(shí)，我們正準(zhǔn)備前進(jìn)

An objective or a purpose to be reached or achieved, or one that is worth reaching or achieving:
目的：將被達(dá)到或取得的目標(biāo)或目的，或值得達(dá)到或取得的目標(biāo)或目的：
例句：
What is the point of discussing this issue furtherô
這件事再討論下去有什么意義呢ô

The major idea or essential part of a concept or narrative:
要點(diǎn)；要義：一個(gè)概念或敘述的主要觀點(diǎn)或最關(guān)鍵的部分：
例句：
You have missed the whole point of the novel.
你忽略這篇小說(shuō)的要點(diǎn)

A significant, outstanding, or effective idea, argument, or suggestion:
重要的建議，出眾的想法：重要的、非同一般的或有效的觀點(diǎn)、論點(diǎn)或建議：
例句：
Your point is well taken.
你的建議被很好地采納了

A separate, distinguishing item or element; a detail:
特點(diǎn)：?jiǎn)为?dú)的、與眾不同的項(xiàng)目或因素；細(xì)節(jié)：
例句：
Diplomacy is certainly not one of his strong points. Your weak point is your constant need for approval.
外交顯然不是他的特長(zhǎng)。你的弱點(diǎn)是你總是需要得到別人的同意才有信心

A quality or characteristic that is important or distinctive, especially a standard characteristic used to judge an animal.
體格的優(yōu)劣點(diǎn)：一種重要或特殊的品質(zhì)或特征，尤指用來(lái)判斷動(dòng)物的一個(gè)標(biāo)準(zhǔn)的特征
A single unit, as in counting, rating, or measuring.
單位：一種單位，如計(jì)數(shù)、測(cè)試或測(cè)量中所用的單位

A unit of academic credit usually equal to one hour of class work per week during one semester.
學(xué)分：學(xué)分的單位，通常等于一學(xué)期中每周的一個(gè)課時(shí)
A numerical unit of academic achievement equal to a letter grade.
分?jǐn)?shù)：學(xué)業(yè)成績(jī)的數(shù)字形式的單位，等于用字母表示的等級(jí)
Sports Games A unit of scoring or counting.
【體育運(yùn)動(dòng)】 【游戲】 計(jì)分或計(jì)數(shù)的單位

A unit equal to one dollar, used to quote or state variations in the current prices of stocks or commodities.
點(diǎn)：一種相當(dāng)于一美元的單位，用來(lái)報(bào)出或陳述股票或商品現(xiàn)價(jià)的變化
A unit equal to one percent, used to quote or state interest rates or shares in gross profits.
百分點(diǎn)：等于一個(gè)百分點(diǎn)的單位，用來(lái)報(bào)出或陳述利率或以毛利計(jì)算的股票
One percent of the total principal of a loan, paid up front to the lender and considered separately from the interest.
貼息：一筆貸款的總本金的百分之一，預(yù)先支付給借出一方，并和利息分開(kāi)考慮
Music A phrase, such as a fugue subject, in contrapuntal music.
【音樂(lè)】 對(duì)位音樂(lè)的短句：對(duì)位樂(lè)中的一個(gè)樂(lè)句，如一個(gè)賦格主題
Printing A unit of type size equal to 0.0384 inch, or approximately !/72 of an inch.
【印刷術(shù)】 磅因：印刷字體大小的一種單位，等于0.0384英寸，或約為七十二分之一英寸
A jeweler`s unit of weight equal to 2 milligrams or 0.0 carat.
點(diǎn)：寶石商所用的重量單位，等于2微克或0.0克拉

The act or an instance of pointing.
瞄準(zhǔn)：指的行為或事例
The stiff and attentive stance taken by a hunting dog.
警覺(jué)的立姿：獵狗所采取的僵硬而定神貫注的姿勢(shì)

Needlepoint.
針尖
See bobbin lace
參見(jiàn) bobbin lace

A reconnaissance or patrol unit that moves ahead of an advance party or guard, or that follows a rear guard.
尖兵：在一群前進(jìn)的士兵或衛(wèi)兵前面移動(dòng)的偵察或巡邏的單位，也指尾隨一支殿后的衛(wèi)隊(duì)
The position occupied by such a unit or guard:
尖兵的位置：由這樣的一個(gè)單位或衛(wèi)兵占據(jù)的位置：
例句：
A team of Rangers were walking point at the outset of the operation.
一隊(duì)突擊隊(duì)員在軍行之初擔(dān)任尖兵

An electrical contact, especially one in the distributor of an automobile engine.
接觸點(diǎn)：電觸點(diǎn)，尤其是汽車發(fā)動(dòng)機(jī)的配電器上的接觸點(diǎn)
Chiefly British An electrical socket or outlet.
【多用于英國(guó)】 電源插頭
points The extremities of an animal, such as a horse or dog.
points 動(dòng)物的四肢，如馬或狗的

A movable rail, tapered at the end, such as that used in a railroad switch.
轉(zhuǎn)轍器：一端尖細(xì)可移動(dòng)的鐵軌，如用于鐵路岔道的
The vertex of the angle created by the intersection of rails in a frog or switch.
轍叉角：在岔心或岔道上，由鐵軌交叉而成的角的頂點(diǎn)
A ribbon or cord with a metal tag at the end, used to fasten clothing in the 'th and 7th centuries.
尖包頭系帶：末端帶金屬標(biāo)簽的絲帶或細(xì)繩，'和7世紀(jì)被用來(lái)系衣服
v.（動(dòng)詞）
point.ed,point.ing,points
v.tr.（及物動(dòng)詞）
To direct or aim:
指向，瞄準(zhǔn)：
例句：
point a weapon.See Synonyms at aim
瞄準(zhǔn)武器參見(jiàn) aim

To bring (something) to notice:
指出：使（某物）被人注意：
例句：
pointed out an error in their reasoning.
指出他們?cè)谕普撝械腻e(cuò)誤

To indicate the position or direction of:
指出…位置，指出…方向：
例句：
pointed out the oldest buildings on the skyline.
指出地平線最古老的建筑

To sharpen (a pencil, for example); provide with a point.
削尖（比如，一支鉛筆）；使…有尖頭
To separate with decimal points:
用點(diǎn)號(hào)區(qū)隔：
例句：
pointing off the hundredths place in a column of figures.
在一行數(shù)字中每百位就用點(diǎn)號(hào)區(qū)隔

To mark (text) with points; punctuate.
給…加標(biāo)點(diǎn)：用點(diǎn)符號(hào)來(lái)標(biāo)記（文章）；加標(biāo)點(diǎn)于…
Linguistics To mark (a consonant) with a vowel point.
【語(yǔ)言學(xué)】 加元音符號(hào)：用元音符來(lái)標(biāo)記（一個(gè)輔音）
To give emphasis to; stress:
強(qiáng)調(diào)；重點(diǎn)指出：
例句：
comments that simply point up flawed reasoning.
一番評(píng)論恰恰強(qiáng)調(diào)了推論的錯(cuò)誤

To indicate the presence and position of (game) by standing immobile and directing the muzzle toward it. Used of a hunting dog.
（獵狗）指示獵物所在：站立不動(dòng)并以嘴來(lái)指出（獵物的）存在和位置，用于一只獵狗
To fill and finish the joints of (masonry) with cement or mortar.
以灰泥填抹：用水泥或灰泥來(lái)填充和覆蓋（石匠活的）結(jié)合部
v.intr.（不及物動(dòng)詞）
To direct attention or indicate position with or as if with the finger.
指示：用手指或仿佛用手指來(lái)引導(dǎo)注意或指示位置
To turn the mind or thought in a particular direction or to a particular conclusion:
表示，顯示：使轉(zhuǎn)向某一特定方向或某一特定思想：
例句：
All indications point to an early spring.
所有的跡象都顯示春天的來(lái)臨

To be turned or faced in a given direction; aim.
朝向，瞄準(zhǔn)：被轉(zhuǎn)向或面向某一特定的方向；瞄準(zhǔn)
To indicate the presence and position of game. Used of a hunting dog.
（獵狗）指示獵物位置：指示獵物的存在和位置，用于一只獵狗
Nautical To sail close to the wind.
【航?！?/i> 迎風(fēng)行駛

<習(xí)慣用語(yǔ)>beside the point
Irrelevant to the matter at hand.
和手頭的事無(wú)關(guān)的
in point
Having relevance or pertinence.
有關(guān)系的，相關(guān)的
in point of
With reference to; in the matter of:
就…而言；關(guān)于…：
例句：
In point of fact, I never lived at the address stated on the form.
事實(shí)上，我從未在表中所填的那個(gè)地址居住過(guò)

make a point of
To consider or treat (an action or activity) as indispensable:
特別注意，重視：把（一個(gè)行動(dòng)或活動(dòng)）視為或作為不可缺少的部分：
例句：
made a point of visiting their niece on the way home.
總是在回家的路上順便看望他們的侄女

stretch a point
To make an exception.
破例
to the point
Concerning or with relevance to the matter at hand:
切題的，切中的：有關(guān)正在討論的事件的，或與正在討論的事件有關(guān)的：
例句：
remarks that were to the point; rambled and would not speak to the point.
和本題相關(guān)的話；隨便地亂講卻不講與本題相關(guān)的

來(lái)源：
Middle English
中古英語(yǔ)
partly from Old French point [prick, mark, moment] from Vulgar Latin *punctum from Latin pônctum [from neuter past participle of] pungere [to prick]
部分源自 古法語(yǔ) point [刺痕，標(biāo)記，時(shí)刻] 源自 俗拉丁語(yǔ) *punctum 源自 拉丁語(yǔ) pônctum [] 源自pungere的中性過(guò)去分詞 [刺，戳]
and partly from Old French pointe [sharp end] from Vulgar Latin *puncta from Latin pôncta [feminine past participle of] pungere [to prick] * see peuk-
并且部分源自 古法語(yǔ) pointe [尖頭；尖端] 源自 俗拉丁語(yǔ) *puncta 源自 拉丁語(yǔ) pôncta [] pungere的陰性過(guò)去分詞 [刺，戳] *參見(jiàn) peuk-