1 N-COUNT 建议;点子;提示 A pointer is a piece of advice or information which helps you to understand a situation or to find a way of making progress. 建议;点子;提示
SYN hint, tip, suggestion, warning
2 N-COUNT 暗示;线索;迹象 A pointer to something suggests that it exists or gives an idea of what it is like. 暗示;线索;迹象 [mainly British]
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His victory in the first race here on Tuesday was a timely pointer to his chance of remaining unbeaten.
周二他在这里取得的第一轮比赛胜利是个及时的信号,说明他可能保持不败。
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Sunday's elections should be a pointer to the public mood. [+ to]
从周日的选举可以看出公众的情绪。
SYN indication, lead, sign, evidence
3 N-COUNT 指示棒;教鞭 A pointer is a long stick that is used to point at something such as a large chart or diagram when explaining something to people. 指示棒;教鞭
SYN stick, pole, rod, cane
4 N-COUNT (测量仪器上的)指针 The pointer on a measuring instrument is the long, thin piece of metal that points to the numbers. (测量仪器上的)指针
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