好词典

points

UK //pɔɪnts//US //pɔɪnts//

词源

源自拉丁语 'punctum',意为“点”或“刺穿”,后经古法语 'point' 进入英语。

noun

❶ 指具体的点或位置,可以是物理上的标记点,也可以是抽象概念中的关键点。

“She marked the important points on the map with a red pen.”

(她用红笔在地图上标出了重要的点。)

“The meeting covered several key points about the project.”

(会议讨论了关于项目的几个关键点。)

❶ 在比赛或考试中获得的分数或得分,表示成绩或表现。

“She earned full points on the math test.”

(她在数学考试中得了满分。)

“The team needs 10 more points to win the match.”

(球队还需要10分才能赢得比赛。)

同义词:scores, marks, dots, spots, details

verb

❶ 用手指或物体指向某个方向或物体,以引起注意或指示位置。

“He points to the sign when I ask for directions.”

(当我问路时,他指向了那个标志。)

“The teacher points at the blackboard to emphasize the lesson.”

(老师指着黑板强调课程内容。)

同义词:indicates, directs, shows, aims, guides

常见短语

points of view — 指不同的观点或看法,常用于讨论或辩论中。

“We need to consider all points of view before making a decision.”

(在做决定之前,我们需要考虑所有的观点。)

talking points — 指在演讲或讨论中需要强调的关键点或话题。

“The manager gave us a list of talking points for the meeting.”

(经理给了我们一份会议中需要强调的关键点清单。)