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.＇｀你說得對[有道理].＇
2. At one point I thought she was going to refuse, but in the end she agreed.
   當時我以為她要拒絕，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.
   我趕時間，直接了當說出來吧。

point

n.Abbr. pt.（名詞）縮寫 pt.
A sharp or tapered end:
尖端：尖銳的或尖細的一端：
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的陸地；半島、角或岬
A mark formed by or as if by a sharp end.
點：由或仿佛由一個尖頭形成的標記
A mark or dot used in printing or writing for punctuation, especially a period.
句點：印刷或書寫中作為標點的一個標記或圓點，尤指一個句號
A decimal point.
小數(shù)點
Linguistics A vowel point.
【語言學(xué)】 元音符號
One of the protruding marks used in certain methods of writing and printing for the sightless.
（盲人用以點字的）點：突起的標記之一，用于某些為盲人設(shè)計的書寫和印刷方法中
Mathematics A dimensionless geometric object having no properties except location.
【數(shù)學(xué)】 點：除了位置沒有其它特點的無維幾何體

A place or locality considered with regard to its position:
地點：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

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：
例句：
The troops halted at a point roughly ,000 yards from the river.
部隊在距河約一千碼的地方停了下來

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，如在標度或過程中：
例句：
the melting point of a substance.
某物質(zhì)的熔點

Any of the 32 equal divisions marked at the circumference of a mariner`s compass card that indicate direction.
羅盤上三十二個方位之一：用來指示方向的水手羅經(jīng)刻度盤圓周上標記的三十二等分中之一
The interval of =5&S{￠} between any two adjacent markings.
兩個相鄰的刻度之間=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：緊接在一個特定的事件前面的時間間隔；臨界點：
例句：
on the point of resignation; at the point of death.
正要辭職之時；死亡之時

A specific moment in time:
時刻：時間上的一個特定的時刻：
例句：
At this point, we are ready to proceed.
這時，我們正準備前進

An objective or a purpose to be reached or achieved, or one that is worth reaching or achieving:
目的：將被達到或取得的目標或目的，或值得達到或取得的目標或目的：
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；要義：一個概念或敘述的主要觀點或最關(guān)鍵的部分：
例句：
You have missed the whole point of the novel.
你忽略這篇小說的要點

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、論點或建議：
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：單獨的、與眾不同的項目或因素；細節(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。你的弱點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：一種重要或特殊的品質(zhì)或特征，尤指用來判斷動物的一個標準的特征
A single unit, as in counting, rating, or measuring.
單位：一種單位，如計數(shù)、測試或測量中所用的單位

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)期中每周的一個課時
A numerical unit of academic achievement equal to a letter grade.
分數(shù)：學(xué)業(yè)成績的數(shù)字形式的單位，等于用字母表示的等級
Sports Games A unit of scoring or counting.
【體育運動】 【游戲】 計分或計數(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：一種相當于一美元的單位，用來報出或陳述股票或商品現(xiàn)價的變化
A unit equal to one percent, used to quote or state interest rates or shares in gross profits.
百分點：等于一個百分點的單位，用來報出或陳述利率或以毛利計算的股票
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，并和利息分開考慮
Music A phrase, such as a fugue subject, in contrapuntal music.
【音樂】 對位音樂的短句：對位樂中的一個樂句，如一個賦格主題
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：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：指的行為或事例
The stiff and attentive stance taken by a hunting dog.
警覺的立姿：獵狗所采取的僵硬而定神貫注的姿勢

Needlepoint.
針尖
See bobbin lace
參見 bobbin lace

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

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

A movable rail, tapered at the end, such as that used in a railroad switch.
轉(zhuǎn)轍器：一端尖細可移動的鐵軌，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
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：末端帶金屬標簽的絲帶或細繩，'和7世紀被用來系衣服
v.（動詞）
point.ed,point.ing,points
v.tr.（及物動詞）
To direct or aim:
指向，瞄準：
例句：
point a weapon.See Synonyms at aim
瞄準武器參見 aim

To bring (something) to notice:
指出：使（某物）被人注意：
例句：
pointed out an error in their reasoning.
指出他們在推論中的錯誤

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:
用點號區(qū)隔：
例句：
pointing off the hundredths place in a column of figures.
在一行數(shù)字中每百位就用點號區(qū)隔

To mark (text) with points; punctuate.
給…加標點：用點符號來標記（文章）；加標點于…
Linguistics To mark (a consonant) with a vowel point.
【語言學(xué)】 加元音符號：用元音符來標記（一個輔音）
To give emphasis to; stress:
強調(diào)；重點指出：
例句：
comments that simply point up flawed reasoning.
一番評論恰恰強調(diào)了推論的錯誤

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：站立不動并以嘴來指出（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：用水泥或灰泥來填充和覆蓋（石匠活的）結(jié)合部
v.intr.（不及物動詞）
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臨

To be turned or faced in a given direction; aim.
朝向，瞄準：被轉(zhuǎn)向或面向某一特定的方向；瞄準
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>beside the point
Irrelevant to the matter at hand.
和手頭的事無關(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.
事實上，我從未在表中所填的那個地址居住過

make a point of
To consider or treat (an action or activity) as indispensable:
特別注意，重視：把（一個行動或活動）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

來源：
Middle English
中古英語
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 point [刺痕，標記，時刻] 源自 俗拉丁語 *punctum 源自 拉丁語 pônctum [] 源自pungere的中性過去分詞 [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 pointe [尖頭；尖端] 源自 俗拉丁語 *puncta 源自 拉丁語 pôncta [] pungere的陰性過去分詞 [刺，戳] *參見 peuk-