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单词 point
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pointnoun

uk/pɔɪnt/us/pɔɪnt/

point noun (IDEA EXPRESSED)

B1 [ C ] an idea, opinion, or piece of information that is said or written:

I'd like to discuss the first point in your essay.
You made some interesting points in your speech.
the/sb's point

B2 the meaning or most important part of what someone says or writes:

The point is, if you don't claim the money now you might never get it.
I think you missed (= did not understand) the point of what she was saying.
I take your point/Point taken (= I understand that what you are saying is important).
Please get to the point (= say the thing that is most important to you).
He hasn't got much money, but that's not the point (= that is not the important thing).

B1 [ S ] an opinion or fact that deserves to be considered seriously, or that other people agree is true:

Yes, I can see your point/you've got a point there.
OK, you've made your point (= told us your opinion) - there's no need to go on about it.
beside the point

not important or not related to the subject being discussed:

The fact that he doesn't want to come is beside the point - he should have been invited.
that's a (good) point

B2 said to show that what someone has just said is true or important:

"We'll take the bus." "But we don't have any money for the fare." "That's a point."

More examples

  • The lecturer illustrated his point with a diagram on the blackboard.
  • What relevance does that point have to the discussion?
  • Time is short so I'll get straight to the point.
  • I'm unclear about a couple of points in your proposal - could you go over them again?
  • I'll just summarize the main points of the argument in a few words if I may.

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Ideas, concepts and theories

  • abstract
  • afterthought
  • brainchild
  • concept
  • conception
  • construct
  • dogma
  • ideology
  • inspiration
  • intellectual property
  • IP
  • ism
  • meat
  • proposition
  • propositional
  • punctuated equilibrium
  • sacred cow
  • straw man
  • tenet
  • thrust

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Opinions, beliefs and points of view
Irrelevant
Words & phrases expressing agreement & acceptance

point noun (TIME/PLACE)

B2 [ C ] a particular time or stage reached in a process:

At that point, a soldier opened fire on the car.
I was completely lost at one point.
[ + question word ] It was so confusing that eventually it got to the point where no one knew what was going on.
I said I'd tell her the bad news, but when it came to the point (= when I had to do it), I couldn't.

[ C ] a particular place:

the point where the road bends
This is a good point from which to watch the race.
boiling, melting, freezing, etc. point

the temperature at which a substance boils, melts, freezes, etc.

More examples

  • I'm sure at some point in the future I'll want a baby.
  • At no point did the company do anything illegal.
  • It doesn't have to be done this minute, but at some point this week please.
  • I was near to tears at one point during the film.
  • I've reached the point where I'm not going to put up with her criticisms of me any more.

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Points in time

  • anytime
  • as
  • as and when idiom
  • downstream
  • during
  • hour
  • immediately
  • in midstream idiom
  • juncture
  • later
  • midstream
  • midway
  • moment
  • occasion
  • once
  • one
  • time
  • time slot
  • under the wire idiom
  • wire

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Stages & phases
Places and locations
Measurements of temperature

point noun (PURPOSE)

B2 [ S or U ] purpose or usefulness:

[ + -ing verb ] informal There's no point arguing about it - we're going and that's that.
I'd like to write to him, but what's the point? He never writes back.
I see little point in discussing this further.

More examples

  • What's the point of that?
  • What's the point of shouting at him?
  • There's no point in going if Maggie isn't going to be there.
  • There's no point in getting yourself all upset over it.
  • I'm not going to this afternoon's session - I don't see the point of it.

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Goals and purposes

  • affordance
  • aim
  • ambition
  • aspiration
  • avail
  • cause 1
  • dedicated
  • deliverable
  • end
  • KPI
  • objective
  • order
  • orientation
  • poodle
  • poodle around (sth)
  • prize
  • should
  • target
  • use
  • utility

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point noun (UNIT)

B1 [ C ] a mark or unit for counting, especially how much a person or team has scored in a sport:

The youngest skier won the most points.
He won the world heavyweight boxing championship on points (= as a result of the points that he had won).
Interest rates have risen by two percentage points (= two percent).

[ C ] specialized publishing a unit used for measuring the size of printed letters, equal to about 0.3 mm or 1/72 of an inch:

The large letters are in 7.5 point type, and the small letters are in 6 point.

More examples

  • I won that point, I'm telling you! The ball was definitely in!
  • This was a very impressive performance by the young player, who scored 12 points within the first 10 minutes.
  • Clive's team is on five points while Joan's is on seven.
  • The player had points deducted from his score for arguing with the referee.
  • On Wall Street today, the Dow Jones rose 55 points following good economic figures.

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General terms used in ball sports

  • aggregate score
  • assist
  • back pass
  • bobble
  • center circle
  • chip
  • goalless
  • holding
  • lay
  • layoff
  • long ball
  • man on! idiom
  • man-to-man defense
  • man-to-man marking
  • overarm
  • set piece
  • shoot
  • sidespin
  • unplayable
  • wrong-foot

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Winning, losing & scoring in sport
Measuring & weighing

point noun (SHARP END)

B2 [ C ] the sharp end of something, such as a knife:

The knife landed with its point sticking into the floor.
Be careful with that needle - it has a very sharp point.
See also
gunpoint

More examples

  • The bone had been honed to a point.
  • The point of this pencil isn't sharp enough.
  • the sharp point of a sword/dagger
  • He thrust the sharp point of his weapon into the heavy wooden door.
  • She carefully pushed the sharp point of the needle into the back of her hand.

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Sharp and blunt

  • blunt
  • hone
  • jaggy
  • keen
  • pointed
  • pointy
  • prickly
  • razor-sharp
  • sharp
  • sharpen
  • sharply
  • spike
  • spiked
  • spiky
  • spiny
  • whet

point noun (CHARACTERISTIC)

B2 [ C ] a particular quality or characteristic of a person or thing:

There are various points to look out for when you're judging dogs in a competition.
He's boring, but I suppose he has his good points.
I think her kindness is one of her strong points (= one of her good qualities).

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Conditions and characteristics

  • -ance
  • -ancy
  • ability
  • ambience
  • attribute
  • character
  • complexion
  • condition
  • feature
  • hallmark
  • karma
  • lineament
  • local colour
  • middle name
  • mien
  • nature
  • resonate
  • respect
  • savour
  • smack

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point noun (PIECE OF LAND)

[ C ] a long, thin area of land that stretches out into the sea:

Spurn Point

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Geography: promontories & peninsulas

  • arm
  • cape
  • causeway
  • headland
  • isthmus
  • panhandle
  • peninsula
  • promontory
  • spit

point noun (SIGN)

B2 [ C ] a small, round spot that is used in numbers to separate whole numbers from parts of numbers:

One kilogram equals two point two (= 2.2) pounds.
The error occurred when someone left out the decimal point.

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Mathematical symbols

  • addition sign
  • degree
  • division sign
  • equal sign
  • expression
  • foot
  • minus
  • multiplication sign
  • pi
  • placeholder
  • plus
  • subtraction sign
  • x
  • y

point noun (FEET)

points [ plural ] specialized

the toes of a ballet dancer's shoes:

She is learning how to dance on her points.

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Dance & choreography

  • arabesque
  • ballerina
  • ballet
  • ballet shoe
  • ballroom dancing
  • ceilidh
  • corps de ballet
  • dance
  • dance studio
  • dancer
  • fandango
  • flamenco
  • mosh
  • pirouette
  • pointes
  • polka
  • prima ballerina
  • quickstep
  • waltz
  • war dance

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Shoes

point noun (ELECTRIC)

[ C ] UK a socket to which a wire from a piece of electrical equipment is connected in order to supply it with electricity or a radio, television, or other signal:

a TV antenna point
There is a phone point in every room.

[ C ] specialized engineering in some car engines, either of two parts that allow or prevent the flow of electricity:

He checked the points and plugs and topped up the oil.

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Electrical switches & connections

  • connector
  • cord
  • cordless
  • dimmer
  • dimmer switch
  • dip switch
  • docking station
  • electrical outlet
  • ground
  • jack
  • jack plug
  • plug (sth) in/plug (sth) into sth
  • push-button
  • put sth on
  • put sth out 1
  • remote control
  • shaver point
  • socket
  • wiring
  • zapper

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The engine & engine parts

point noun (RAILWAY)

points [ plural ] mainly UK US usually switches

a place on a railway track where the rails (= metal bars on which the trains travel) can be moved to allow a train to change from one track to another:

The train rattled as it went over the points.

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Railways & railway lines

  • Amtrak
  • artery
  • buffer
  • cable railway
  • funicular
  • grade crossing
  • junction
  • light railway
  • metro
  • monorail
  • narrow-gauge
  • railroad
  • railroad tie
  • rapid-transit
  • RR
  • signal
  • subway
  • switch
  • switchback
  • track

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point noun (MARK)

[ C ] a small, round mark on a line, plan, or map to show the position of something:

Join the points A and B together on the diagram with a straight line.

C2 [ C ] a mark on a compass that shows direction, such as north, south, east, and west

[ C ] a very small, round light that you can see in the distance:

I could just make out the tiny points of a car's headlights far away.

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Places and locations

  • a place for everything and everything in its place idiom
  • action
  • core
  • direction
  • ground zero
  • heartland
  • location
  • lot
  • oxygen bar
  • place
  • post
  • scene
  • seat
  • set
  • setting
  • situation
  • spot
  • stronghold
  • the holy of holies
  • venue

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Points of the compass
Quantities & units of light

Idiom(s)

be on the point of (doing) sth
make a point of doing sth
my point exactly
on point
to the point
up to a point

pointverb

uk/pɔɪnt/us/pɔɪnt/

A2 [ I ] to direct other people's attention to something by holding out your finger towards it:

"Look at that!" she said, pointing at the hole in the door.
Small children are often told that it's rude to point.

B1 [ T ] to hold something out in the direction of someone or something:

He said that the man had pointed a knife at him.

B1 [ I ] If something points in a particular direction, it is turned towards that direction:

The road sign points left.
All the cars were pointing in the same direction.
There was an arrow pointing to the door.

More examples

  • It is impolite to point at people.
  • She spun the globe, and pointed to the Solomon Islands.
  • She pointed to her watch as a sign that it was getting late and she wanted to leave.
  • Select the function you require by pointing to the toggle with the mouse and then clicking.
  • "No, go that way, " I said, pointing in the opposite direction.

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Showing and demonstrating

  • act sth out
  • attest
  • barometer
  • bespeak
  • bring
  • bring sth forward
  • flicker
  • manifestation
  • produce
  • prove
  • put up sth
  • radiate
  • revealing
  • says something about sb/sth idiom
  • signify
  • speak
  • strike
  • suggest
  • token
  • wear

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General location and orientation

Idiom(s)

point sb towards/in the direction of sth

Phrasal verb(s)

point (sth/sb) out
point sth out
point to/towards sth
point sth up

pointadjective [ before noun ]

uk/pɔɪnt/us/pɔɪnt/

relating to when a ballet dancer dances on their toes:

a pair of point shoes
Today we'll do some point work.

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Dance & choreography

  • arabesque
  • ballerina
  • ballet
  • ballet shoe
  • ballroom dancing
  • ceilidh
  • corps de ballet
  • dance
  • dance studio
  • dancer
  • fandango
  • flamenco
  • mosh
  • pirouette
  • pointes
  • polka
  • prima ballerina
  • quickstep
  • waltz
  • war dance

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pointnoun

us/pɔɪnt/

point noun (SHARP END)

[ C ] the sharp or narrow end of something, such as a knife or pin:

I stuck myself with the point of the needle.

[ C ] A point is also a narrow piece of land that stretches out into the sea.

point noun (IDEA EXPRESSED)

[ C ] an idea, opinion, or piece of information that is said or written:

He made some good points in his speech.
The lawyers reviewed the issues point by point.
You have a point (= What you say is reasonable).

[ C ] The point is the main or most important idea:

He doesn’t have much money, but that’s not the point.

point noun (CHARACTERISTIC)

[ C ] a particular quality or characteristic:

Truthfulness is not one of his strong points.

point noun (TIME OR PLACE)

[ C ] a particular time, place, or stage reached in a process:

She felt that they were at a critical point in their marriage.

point noun (ADVANTAGE)

[ U ] purpose or usefulness:

What’s the point of leaving at six in the morning?

point noun (UNIT)

[ C ] a unit for measuring or counting:

Our team won by seven points.
Interest rates dropped two percentage points.

point noun (position)

geometry an exact position in space that has no size and is usually represented by a small, round mark

pointy
adjective [ -er/-est only ] us/ˈpɔɪnt·i/

pointy shoes

Idiom(s)

point the finger at someone
point the way (to something)

pointverb [ I/T ]

us/pɔɪnt/

point verb [ I/T ] (SHOW)

to direct other people’s attention to something by signaling toward it with your finger:

[ I ] "Look," she said, pointing at the sign.
[ M ] Which one is your sister – would you point her out to me?

If something points in a particular direction, it is turned toward that direction:

[ I ] The arrow points left.

Phrasal verb(s)

point out something
point up something

pointnoun

uk/pɔɪnt/us

[ C ] an idea, opinion, or piece of information that is spoken or written:

I agree with your point about the management team.
Thank you, that was a very interesting point.
make/raise a/the point He made the point quite forcefully that no more money was available.
get a point across I wasn't sure what point she was trying to get across.
prove sb's point I think that proves my point. The figures just don't stack up.
the point

the meaning or most important part of what is being said or written:

The point is that on weekends and late at night there should always be someone on duty to deal with emergencies.
come/get to the point We haven't got all day, so please get to the point.
To talk only about managing one country's economy is to miss the point.
The list could go on and on, but I think you get the point.

[ U or S ] purpose, or the fact of something being useful:

no point (in doing sth) There is no point in discussing this further if you've already made up your mind.

[ C ] a particular detail or characteristic of a person or thing:

the main points I noted down the main points of his speech.
good/bad point The government's financial plan has both its good and its bad points.
When you are appraising someone, try to emphasize their good points.
Speaking in public is not one of her strong points.

[ C ] MEETINGS one part that a meeting, plan, etc. is divided into:

We have seven points on the agenda today.
Has anyone any comments on Point 4?
We need to examine the proposals point by point.
My boss gave me a five-point plan for improving my performance.

[ C ] a particular time or stage that is reached in a process:

highest/lowest point Copper prices rose to their highest point in two weeks.
The stock went to $74 at one point.
get to/reach a/the point It's taken us years to get to the point where we're making a reasonable profit.
We shall need to discuss this further at some point.
at this point (in time) This is not something that we want to introduce at this point in time.

[ C ] a mark or unit for counting or measuring something:

score points You will normally be accepted if you score more than 20 points on the test.
The bond rose 10 basis points, from 2.932 to 2.942 percent.
Interest rates have gone up two percentage points.
We will introduce an Australian-style points system for work permits.

[ C ] a particular place:

The building served as the group's meeting point.
The store is the focal point of the small community.

[ C ] a small round mark that is used in numbers to separate whole numbers from parts of numbers:

A kilogram equals two point two (2.2) pounds.
a decimal point
I take your point also point taken

used when you are saying that you think that something that someone has said is important:

I take your point. That's something we need to consider.
make a point of doing sth

to always do something, or to take particular care to do something:

She always makes a point of inviting all her staff to briefing meetings.
make your point

to tell people your opinion:

OK, you've made your point. Let someone else say what they think now.
to the point

very important or suitable for the subject being discussed:

His remarks about the pay structure were well expressed and to the point.
up to a point

partly, or to a limited degree:

The new system was working - up to a point.

See also

action point
assembly point
basis point
break-even point
breaking point
breakpoint
bullet point
gross rating point
half point
inflection point
order point
percentage point
price point
quarter-point
ratings point
reorder point
selling point
strategic inflection point
talking point
tipping point
trigger point
turning point
unique selling point

pointverb [ I or T ]

uk/pɔɪnt/us

to show someone the direction that they should go, or what they should do:

The figures pointed us in the direction that we should be taking over the next year or so.
point the finger at sb

to accuse someone of being responsible for something bad that has happened:

The reports are understood not to point the finger at the group's finance director.

Phrasal verb(s)

point sth out
point to/towards sth
point sth up
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