| 单词 | pinpoint |
| 释义 | pinpoint (once / 5524 pages) nv To pinpoint something is to nail down its exact location. The point of a pin is very small and fine. Similarly, when you pinpoint something, you have narrowed down its location to the smallest possibility: you've found out exactly where it is. The government is constantly trying to pinpoint the location of terrorists, just as police try to pinpoint the location of criminals. Dogs can pinpoint many things through smell. It's often hard to pinpoint which car is producing an annoying car alarm. When you pinpoint something, you've found it. WORD FAMILYpinpoint: pinpointed, pinpointing, pinpoints USAGE EXAMPLESThe source of Shore’s deferential personality is easy to pinpoint. Washington Post(Dec 30, 2016) Local authorities in England said Friday that pop star George Michael’s autopsy is “inconclusive,” and further tests are needed to pinpoint his cause of death. Washington Times(Dec 30, 2016) Rodgers buys precious seconds and delivers a pinpoint pass. Seattle Times(Dec 28, 2016) 1n the sharp point of a pin Hyper point sharp end 2n a very small spot Syn|Hyper speck dapple, fleck, maculation, patch, speckle, spot a small contrasting part of something 3n a very brief moment they were strangers sharing a pinpoint of time together Hyper instant, minute, moment, second a particular point in time 4v locate exactly can you pinpoint the position of the enemy? Syn|Hyper nail locate, turn up discover the location of; determine the place of; find by searching or examining |
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