| 单词 | point |
| 释义 | nounverb🔑 pointBrE /pɔɪnt/ NAmE /pɔɪnt/ noun ➤ opinion /fact 看法；事实🔑 [C ]a thing that sb 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➤ main idea 要点🔑 [C ] (usuallythe point ) the main or most important idea in sth 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。◆ '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。➤ purpose 目的🔑 [U , sing. ]the purpose or aim of sth 意图；目的；理由◆ What's the point of all this violence ? 这些暴行的意图何在？◆ There's no point in getting angry . 发火是没有用的。◆ 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。◆ The point of the lesson is to compare the two countries . 本课的目的是比较这两个国家。purposeaim ⬥ intention ⬥ plan ⬥ point ⬥ ideaThese are all words for talking about what sb/sth intends to do or achieve.以上各词均指意图、目的、目标。purpose what sth is supposed to achieve; what sb is trying to achieve指目的、目标：◆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 sb is trying to achieve; what sth is supposed to achieve指目标、目的：◆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 sth; purpose gives a stronger sense of achievement being certain. Aim can be sb's aim or the aim of sth. Purpose is more usually the purpose of sth: you can talk about sb's purpose but that is more formal. * purpose 指做某事的原因，aim 指要达到的目的。aim 可意味着做成某事尚在尝试阶段，purpose 表示达成目标的把握更大。aim 可指某人的目的 (sb's aim)，也可指某事的目的 (the aim of sth)，purpose 更常指做某事的原因 (he purpose of sth)，也可指某人的目的 (sb's purpose)，但这样用较正式。intention what you intend to do指打算、计划、意图：◆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指计划、打算：◆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. * intention 尤指近期的打算、意图；plan 通常但不总是指较长远的计划、安排。point(ratherinformal ) the purpose or aim of sth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(ratherinformal ) the purpose of sth; sb'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. * point 比 idea 有更多的否定含义：what's the point ...? 暗指毫无意义；what's the idea ...? 用于真正询问目的。用 point 而非 idea 表示对所谈论的事情感到不快：◆There's no idea in…◆I don't see the idea of…Patternswith the purpose/aim/intention/idea of doing sthsb's intention/plan to do sthto have a(n) purpose/aim/intention/plan/pointto achieve/fulfil a(n) purpose/aim➤ detail 细节🔑 [C ]a particular detail or fact 具体细节（或事实）◆ Here are the main points of the news . 以下是新闻摘要。◆ Can you explain that point again ? 你能再解释一下那一点吗？➤ quality 素质🔑 [C ]a particular quality or feature that sb /sth 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。 ➡ see also selling point➤ time 时间🔑 [C ]a particular time or stage of development 时刻；关头；瞬间；阶段◆ The climber was at /on the point of death when they found him .当他们发现那个登山者的时候，他已奄奄一息。◆ We were on the point of giving up . 我们当时几乎要放弃了。◆ 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。◆ We had reached the point when there was no money left . 我们曾落到身无分文的地步。◆ 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。 ➡ see also high point, low point, saturation point, starting point, sticking point, turning point➤ place 地方🔑 [C ]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。placesite ⬥ area ⬥ position ⬥ point ⬥ location ⬥ scene ⬥ spot ⬥ venueThese are all words for a particular area or part of an area, especially one used for a particular purpose or where sb/sth is situated or happens.以上各词均表示地点、场所、位置。place a particular point, area, city, town, building, etc., especially one used for a particular purpose or where a particular thing happens指有特定用途或事情发生的地点、场所、城镇、建筑物、地方：◆This would be a good place for a picnic.这可是个野餐的好地方。site the place where sth, especially a building, is or will be situated; a place where sth happened or that is used for a particular purpose尤指建筑物的地点、位置，事情发生或有特定用途的地点、场所：◆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指（房间、建筑物、处所内划为某用途的）地方、场地，物体上的区、部位：◆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 situated; the place where sb/sth is meant to be指位置、方位、恰当的位置：◆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。NOTE The position of sb/sth is often temporary: the place where sb/sth is at a particular time. * position 指人/物所处的位置常常是暂时性的，即在某段时间所在的位置。point a particular place within an area, where sth happens or is supposed to happen指某事发生或将要发生的地点、某个地方：◆the point at which the river divides河流分岔点location a place where sth happens or exists, especially a place that is not named or not known指事情发生或存在的地方、地点、位置，尤指无名或鲜为人知的地方：◆The company is moving to a new location.公司准备迁移新址。scene a place where sth happens, especially sth unpleasant尤指不愉快事件发生的地点、现场：◆the scene of the accident事故现场spot a particular point or area, especially one that has a particular character or where sth particular happens尤指具有某种特点或某一事件发生的地点、场所：◆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Patternsat a place/site/position/point/location/scene/spot/venuein a(n) place/area/position/location/venuethe place/site/point/location/spot/venue where…the right place/site/position/location/spot/venuea central site/position/location/venuethe/sb's/sth's exact/precise place/site/position/point/location/spot ➡ see also focal point, jumping-off point, three-point turn, vanishing point, vantage point➤ direction 方向[C ]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➤ in competition 竞赛🔑 [C ] (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。◆ They won on points (= by scoring more points rather than by completely defeating their opponents ). 他们以点数取胜。 ➡ see also brownie point, match point➤ measurement 计量[C ]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, melting point➤ sharp end 尖儿🔑 [C ]the sharp thin end of sth 尖端；尖头◆ the point of a pencil /knife /pin 铅笔/刀/大头针尖 ➡ see also ballpoint, gunpoint, knifepoint➤ land 土地[C ] (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➤ punctuation 标点[C ]a small dot used in writing , especially the dot 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 stopnoun ➤ of light /colour 光；色[C ]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。➤ for electricity 电[C ](BrE ) 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➤ in ballet 芭蕾舞points [pl. ] = pointe➤ on railway track 铁轨points [pl. ](BrE ) (NAmE switch [C ]) a piece of track at a place where a railway /railroad line divides that can be moved to allow a train to change tracks 转辙器；道岔；尖轨➤ size of letters 字符大小[C ]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。 ● if /when it comes to the ˈpoint used when you have to decide sth 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 ˈfact 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。● make a ˈpoint of doing sth to be or make sure you do sth 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。● ˌmore to the ˈpoint used to say that sth is more important than sth 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。● on point (NAmE ) 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。● ˌpoint of ˈcontact 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 ˌpoint of deˈparture a place where a journey starts 出发点(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● a ˌpoint of ˈhonour a thing that sb considers to be very important for their honour or reputation 事关名誉的大事● the ˌpoint of ˌno reˈturn 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● ˌpoint ˈtaken used to say that you accept that sb 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。● to the ˈpoint expressed in a simple , clear way without any extra information or feelings 简明恰当；简洁中肯SYN pertinent◆ The letter was short and to the point . 这封信简短扼要。● to the ˈpoint of (doing ) sth to a degree that can be described as sth 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 ) ˈpoint 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。● belabour the ˈpoint (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）● a case in ˈpoint a clear example of the problem , situation , etc . that is being discussed 明证；恰当的例证e.g.Giving examples举例◆The website has a variety of interactive exercises (e.g. matching games, crosswords and quizzes).这个网站有各种各样的互动练习（比如：配对游戏、纵横填字游戏和智力测试）。◆The website has a variety of interactive exercises, including matching games, crosswords and quizzes.这个网站有各种各样的互动练习，包括配对游戏、纵横填字游戏和智力测试。◆Web 2.0 technologies, such as wikis, blogs and social networking sites, have changed the way that people use the Internet. * Web 2.0 技术，比如维基、博客及社交网站，改变了人们使用互联网的方式。◆Many websites now allow users to contribute information. A good example of this is the 'wiki', a type of website that anyone can edit.现在许多网站都允许用户撰写信息。维基就是一个很好的例子，它是一种任何人都可以编辑的网站。◆Wikis vary in how open they are. For example, some wikis allow anybody to edit content, while others only allow registered users to do this.各维基网的开放程度不同。比如，有些维基网允许任何人编辑内容，另一些则只允许注册用户进行内容编辑。◆Wikis vary in how open they are. Some wikis, for example / for instance, allow anybody to edit content, while others only allow registered users to do this.各维基网的开放程度不同。比如，有些维基网允许任何人编辑内容，另一些则只允许注册用户进行内容编辑。◆More and more people read their news on the Internet. To take one example, over 14 million people now read the online version of 'The Oxford Herald'.越来越多的人在网上阅读新闻。举个例子来说，现在有超过 1 400 万人阅读《牛津先驱报》的网络版。◆Online newspapers are now more popular than paper ones. 'The Oxford Herald' is a case in point. Its print circulation has fallen in recent years, while its website attracts millions of users every month.现在，网络报纸比纸质报纸更受欢迎。《牛津先驱报》就是一个很好的例子。近年来，其印刷版发行量趋于减少，但其网站每个月却吸引上千万的用户。 ➡ note atexample ➡ language bank ataddition , argue , evidence , illustrate ● not to put too fine a ˈpoint on it used to emphasize sth 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。● labour the ˈpoint to continue to repeat or explain sth that has already been said and understood 一再重复，反复解释（已说明的事）● a moot ˈpoint /ˈquestion (BrE , NAmE ) a matter about which there may be disagreement or confusion 悬而未决的事；有争议的问题● ˌscore a ˈpoint /ˈpoints (off /against /over sb ) = score off sb● a ˌsore ˈpoint 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 ˈpoint to allow or do sth that is not usually acceptable , especially because of a particular situation 破例；通融🔑 pointBrE /pɔɪnt/ NAmE /pɔɪnt/ verb present simple - I / you / we / they point BrE /pɔɪnt/ NAmE /pɔɪnt/ present simple - he / she / it points BrE /pɔɪnts/ NAmE /pɔɪnts/ past simple pointed BrE /ˈpɔɪntɪd/ NAmE /ˈpɔɪntɪd/ past participle pointed BrE /ˈpɔɪntɪd/ NAmE /ˈpɔɪntɪd/ -ing form pointing BrE /ˈpɔɪntɪŋ/ NAmE /ˈpɔɪntɪŋ/ ➤ show with finger 用手指示意🔑 [I , T , no passive ]to stretch out your finger or sth held in your hand towards sb /sth in order to show sb where a person or thing is （用手指头或物体）指，指向◆ ~ (at /to /towards sb /sth )'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？”◆ 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 pointed in my direction . 她指向我这边。◆ It's rude to point ! 用手指人很不礼貌啊！◆ ~sth She pointed her finger in my direction . 她指着我这个方向。➤ aim 瞄准🔑 [T ]~sth (at sb /sth )to aim sth at sb /sth 瞄准◆ He pointed the gun at her head . 他举枪对准了她的头。➤ face direction 朝向🔑 [I ]+ 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。➤ lead to 指引[I , T ]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。◆ ~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。➤ show the way 指路[T ]to show sb which way to go 指路；指点◆ ~sb + 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？◆ ~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。➤ wall 墙壁[T ]~sth to put mortarbetween the bricks of a wall （用灰泥）抹砖缝，勾缝 ● point a /the ˈfinger (at sb )to accuse sb of doing sth 指责◆ The article points an accusing finger at the authorities . 那篇文章谴责了当局。 ● ˌpoint sb /sth↔ˈout (to sb )🔑 to stretch your finger out towards sb /sth in order to show sb which person or thing you are referring to 指（给某人）看◆ I'll point him out to you next time he comes in . 他下次进来的时候，我指给你看。● ˌpoint ˈout (to sb )🔑 ● ˌpoint sth↔ˈout (to sb )🔑 to mention sth in order to give sb information about it or make them notice it （向某人）指出◆ She tried in vain to point out to him the unfairness of his actions . 她试图向他指出他的做法不公正，但无济于事。◆ He pointed out the dangers of driving alone . 他指出单独驾车的危险性。◆ point out (to sb ) that… I should point out that not one of these paintings is original . 我应当指出，这些画中没有一幅是真迹。◆ + speech 'It's not very far ,' she pointed out . “那里不太远。” 她说道。argueVerbs for reporting an opinion陈述观点的动词◆Some critics argue that Picasso remained a great master all his life.一些评论家认为毕加索毕生都是一位大师。◆Others maintain that there is a significant deterioration in quality in his post-war work.其他人坚称他战后的作品质量明显下降。◆Picasso himself claimed that good art is created, but great art is stolen.毕加索自己声称，好的艺术是创造出来的，伟大的艺术却是偷来的。◆As Smith has noted, Picasso borrowed imagery from African art.正如史密斯所述，毕加索借用了非洲艺术的意象。◆As the author points out, Picasso borrowed imagery from African art.正如作者指出的那样，毕加索借用了非洲艺术的意象。◆The writer challenges the notion that Picasso's sculpture was secondary to his painting.作者对这种观点表示质疑，即毕加索的雕塑不及他的绘画。◆It has been suggested that Picasso's painting was influenced by jazz music.据说毕加索的绘画受到爵士乐的影响。 ➡ language bank atabout , according to ● ˈpoint to sth to mention sth that you think is important and /or the reason why a particular situation exists 提出，指出（重要的事或理由）◆ The board of directors pointed to falling productivity to justify their decision . 董事会指出生产率下降一事为其决策辩护。to suggest that sth is true or likely 暗示；预示◆ All the signs point to a successful year ahead . 一切迹象都预示着来年将一帆风顺。● ˌpoint sth↔ˈup (formal ) to emphasize sth so that it becomes more noticeable 强调；明确显示SYN highlight◆ The conference merely pointed up divisions in the party . 这次会议只是显现了该党内部的分歧。 |
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