名詞 pointer:

1. a mark to indicate a direction or relation
   同義詞：arrow
2. an indicator as on a dial
3. (computer science) indicator consisting of a movable spot of light (an icon) on a visual display; moving it allows the user to point to commands or screen positions
   同義詞：cursor
4. a strong slender smooth-haired dog of Spanish origin having a white coat with brown or black patches; scents out and points game
   同義詞：Spanish pointer

1. The pointer flickered.
   指示針來回擺動。
2. Be sure to this weather pointer correctly.
   千萬把天氣指針撥準(zhǔn)了。
3. A graduated surface or face on which a measurement, such as speed, is indicated by a moving needle or pointer.
   標(biāo)度盤有刻度的表面或面，在上面由活動的指針或指示器表示度量衡，比如溫度

point.er

n.（名詞）
One that directs, indicates, or points.
指示者，指示物：指示方向，指示，或指的人或物
A scale indicator on a watch, balance, or other measuring instrument.
指針：手表，天平，或其它測量儀器上的一個指針
A long, tapered stick for indicating objects, as on a chart or blackboard.
教鞭：用來指示圖表或黑板上的物體的一根長的，一端尖細(xì)的棍子
Any of a breed of hunting dogs that points game, typically having a smooth, short-haired coat that is usually white with black or brownish spots.
獵犬：指示獵物位置的一種獵狗，典型特征是有一身光滑的淺毛，通常毛色為白色，間雜著黑或淺褐斑點(diǎn)

A piece of advice; a suggestion.
點(diǎn)子：一個建議；一點(diǎn)意見
A piece of indicative information:
一則指示性的信息：
例句：
interest rates and other pointers in the economic forecast.
利率和經(jīng)濟(jì)預(yù)測中的其它指數(shù)

Computer Science A word that gives the address of a core storage location.
【計算機(jī)科學(xué)】 指示字，指針：給出磁心存儲器位置的地址的字
Either of the two stars in the Big Dipper that are aligned so as to point to Polaris.
指極星：大熊星座中兩顆連線后指向北極星的星中的任一顆