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🔑 pointBrE /pɔɪnt/NAmE /pɔɪnt/ noun➤opinion/fact 看法；事实🔑 [C] a thing that sb says or writes giving their opinion or stating a fact 论点；观点；见解◆She made several interesting points in the article. 她在文章中提出了几个有趣的观点。◆I take your point (= understand and accept what you are saying). 我赞同你的看法。◆He's just saying that to prove a point (= to show his idea is right). 他那样说只是为了证明他的看法。◆OK, you've made your point! 好了，你已经把话说清楚了！  ➡  see also talking point ➤main idea 要点🔑 [C] (usually the point) the main or most important idea in sth that is said or done 重点；要点；核心问题◆The point is you shouldn't have to wait so long to see a doctor. 关键是看病不该等那么长时间。◆I wish he would get to the point (= say it quickly). 但愿他快点说正题。◆I'll come straight to the point: we need more money. 我就直说吧：我们还需要钱。◆Do you see my point (= understand)? 你明白我的意思吗？◆I think I missed the point (= did not understand). 我想我没听懂。◆You have a point (= your idea is right) —it would be better to wait till this evening. 你说的有道理，还是等到今天晚上比较好。◆'There won't be anywhere to park.' 'Oh, that's a (good) point.' (= I had not thought of that) “会找不到地方停车。” “嗯，还真是。”◆It just isn't true. That's the whole point (= the only important fact). 最重要的是，那根本不是事实。◆'He's been married before.' ' That's beside the point (= not important).' “他结过婚。” “那不重要。”◆I know it won't cost very much but that's not the point (= not the important thing). 我知道那花不了多少钱，但这不是重点。➤purpose 目的🔑 [U, sing.] the purpose or aim of sth 意图；目的；理由◆What's the point of all this violence? 这些暴行的意图何在？◆There's no point in getting angry. 发火是没有用的。◆I don't see the point of doing it all again. 我就不明白，再做一次有什么意义。◆The point of the lesson is to compare the two countries. 本课的目的是比较这两个国家。purposeaim ⬥ intention ⬥ plan ⬥ point ⬥ idea

These are all words for talking about what sb/sth intends to do or achieve. 以上各词均指意图、目的、目标。

  • purpose what sth is supposed to achieve; what sb is trying to achieve 指目的、目标：◆Our campaign's main purpose is to raise money. 我们这次活动的主要目的是募款。
  • aim what sb is trying to achieve; what sth is supposed to achieve 指目标、目的：◆She went to London with the aim of finding a job. 她去伦敦是为了找工作。◆Our main aim is to increase sales in Europe. 我们的主要目标是增加在欧洲的销售量。

purpose or aim? 用 purpose 还是 aim？

Your purpose for doing something is your reason for doing it; your aim is what you want to achieve. Aim can suggest that you are only trying to achieve sth; purpose gives a stronger sense of achievement being certain. Aim can be sb's aim or the aim of sth. Purpose is more usually the purpose of sth: you can talk about sb's purpose but that is more formal. * purpose 指做某事的原因，aim 指要达到的目的。aim 可意味着做成某事尚在尝试阶段，purpose 表示达成目标的把握更大。aim 可指某人的目的 (sb's aim)，也可指某事的目的 (the aim of sth)，purpose 更常指做某事的原因 (he purpose of sth)，也可指某人的目的 (sb's purpose)，但这样用较正式。

  • intention what you intend to do 指打算、计划、意图：◆I have no intention of going to the wedding. 我无意去参加婚礼。◆She's full of good intentions but they rarely work out. 她虽然处处出于善意，却很少行的通。
  • plan what you intend to do or achieve 指计划、打算：◆There are no plans to build new offices. 现在没有建新办公楼的计划。

intention or plan? 用 intention 还是 plan？

Your intentions are what you want to do, especially in the near future; your plans are what you have decided or arranged to do, often, but not always, in the longer term. * intention 尤指近期的打算、意图；plan 通常但不总是指较长远的计划、安排。

  • point (rather informal) the purpose or aim of sth 指意图、目的、理由：◆ What's the point of all this violence? 这些暴行的意图何在？◆The point of the lesson is to compare the two countries. 本课的目的是比较这两个国家。
  • idea (rather informal) the purpose of sth; sb's aim 指目的、意图：◆The whole idea of going was so that we could meet her new boyfriend. 我们去的唯一目的就是要见她的新男朋友。◆ What's the idea behind this? 这背后的意图是什么？

point or idea? 用 point 还是 idea？

Point is a more negative word than idea. If you say What's the point…? you are suggesting that there is no point; if you say What's the idea…? you are genuinely asking a question. Point, but not idea, is used to talk about things you feel annoyed or unhappy about. * point 比 idea 有更多的否定含义：what's the point ...? 暗指毫无意义；what's the idea ...? 用于真正询问目的。用 point 而非 idea 表示对所谈论的事情感到不快：◆There's no idea in…◆I don't see the idea of…

Patterns

  • with the purpose/aim/intention/idea of doing sth
  • sb's intention/plan to do sth
  • to have a(n) purpose/aim/intention/plan/point
  • to achieve/fulfil a(n) purpose/aim
➤detail 细节🔑 [C] a particular detail or fact 具体细节（或事实）◆Here are the main points of the news. 以下是新闻摘要。◆Can you explain that point again? 你能再解释一下那一点吗？➤quality 素质🔑 [C] a particular quality or feature that sb/sth has 特点；特性；特征◆Tact is not one of her strong points. 她不善于圆通处事。◆Read the manual to learn the program's finer points (= small details). 读一下指南，以了解这一程序的细节。◆Living in Scotland has its good points but the weather is not one of them. 在苏格兰生活有其优点，但天气不好。◆One of the hotel's plus points (= good features) is that it is very central. 这个旅馆的一大优点是它位于市中心。  ➡  see also selling point ➤time 时间🔑 [C] a particular time or stage of development 时刻；关头；瞬间；阶段◆The climber was at/on the point of death when they found him.当他们发现那个登山者的时候，他已奄奄一息。◆We were on the point of giving up. 我们当时几乎要放弃了。◆Many people suffer from mental illness at some point in their lives. 许多人在人生的某个阶段都会得精神疾病。◆We had reached the point when there was no money left. 我们曾落到身无分文的地步。◆At this point in time we just have to wait. 到这种时刻，我们只好等待了。◆At this point I don't care what you decide to do. 到这个时候，我不在乎你决定要怎么做了。  ➡  see also high point, low point, saturation point, starting point, sticking point, turning point ➤place 地方🔑 [C] a particular place or area 某地方；地点◆I'll wait for you at the meeting point in the arrivals hall. 我将在到港大厅的迎接处等你。◆the point at which the river divides 河流分叉点◆Draw a line from point A to point B. 从 A 点到 B 点画一条线。◆No parking beyond this point. 请勿越界停车。placesite ⬥ area ⬥ position ⬥ point ⬥ location ⬥ scene ⬥ spot ⬥ venue

These are all words for a particular area or part of an area, especially one used for a particular purpose or where sb/sth is situated or happens. 以上各词均表示地点、场所、位置。

  • place a particular point, area, city, town, building, etc., especially one used for a particular purpose or where a particular thing happens 指有特定用途或事情发生的地点、场所、城镇、建筑物、地方：◆This would be a good place for a picnic. 这可是个野餐的好地方。
  • site the place where sth, especially a building, is or will be situated; a place where sth happened or that is used for a particular purpose 尤指建筑物的地点、位置，事情发生或有特定用途的地点、场所：◆They've chosen a site for the new school. 他们为新学校选了校址。
  • area a part of a room, building or particular space that is used for a special purpose; a particular place on an object 指（房间、建筑物、处所内划为某用途的）地方、场地，物体上的区、部位：◆the hotel reception area 旅馆接待处◆Move the cursor to a blank area on the screen. 把光标移至电脑屏幕的空白区。
  • position the place where a person or thing is situated; the place where sb/sth is meant to be 指位置、方位、恰当的位置：◆From his position at the top of the hill, he could see the harbour. 他在山头那个位置可以俯瞰海港。 NOTE The position of sb/sth is often temporary: the place where sb/sth is at a particular time. * position 指人/物所处的位置常常是暂时性的，即在某段时间所在的位置。
  • point a particular place within an area, where sth happens or is supposed to happen 指某事发生或将要发生的地点、某个地方：◆the point at which the river divides 河流分岔点
  • location a place where sth happens or exists, especially a place that is not named or not known 指事情发生或存在的地方、地点、位置，尤指无名或鲜为人知的地方：◆The company is moving to a new location. 公司准备迁移新址。
  • scene a place where sth happens, especially sth unpleasant 尤指不愉快事件发生的地点、现场：◆the scene of the accident 事故现场
  • spot a particular point or area, especially one that has a particular character or where sth particular happens 尤指具有某种特点或某一事件发生的地点、场所：◆The lake is one of the local beauty spots. 这个湖是当地的一个风景点。
  • venue the place where people meet for an organized event such as a performance or sports event 指演出、体育比赛等的聚会地点、场馆、会场

Patterns

  • at a place/site/position/point/location/scene/spot/venue
  • in a(n) place/area/position/location/venue
  • the place/site/point/location/spot/venue where…
  • the right place/site/position/location/spot/venue
  • a central site/position/location/venue
  • the/sb's/sth's exact/precise place/site/position/point/location/spot
  ➡  see also focal point, jumping-off point, three-point turn, vanishing point, vantage point ➤direction 方向 [C] one of the marks of direction around a compass （罗盘上的）罗经点，方位点◆the points of the compass (= N, S, E, W, etc.) 罗盘上的罗经点➤in competition 竞赛🔑 [C] (abbreviation pt) an individual unit that adds to a score in a game or sports competition 得分；点◆to win/lose a point 赢/输一分◆Australia finished 20 points ahead. 澳大利亚队终局领先 20 分。◆They won on points (= by scoring more points rather than by completely defeating their opponents). 他们以点数取胜。  ➡  see also brownie point, match point ➤measurement 计量 [C] a mark or unit on a scale of measurement （单位）点；标度◆The party's share of the vote fell by ten percentage points. 该党的得票率下跌了十个百分点。  ➡  see also boiling point, freezing point, melting point ➤sharp end 尖儿🔑
[C] the sharp thin end of sth 尖端；尖头◆the point of a pencil/knife/pin 铅笔/刀/大头针尖  ➡  see also ballpoint, gunpoint, knifepoint ➤land 土地 [C] (also Point) a narrow piece of land that stretches into the sea 岬角；尖地；海角◆The ship sailed around the point. 那条船绕过了岬角。◆Pagoda Point 宝塔角➤punctuation 标点 [C] a small dot used in writing, especially the dot that separates a whole number from the part that comes after it 小数点；点◆two point six (2.6)二点六◆a decimal point 小数点◆We broadcast on ninety-five point nine (95.9) FM.我们以调频 95.9 播音。  ➡  see also bullet point, full stop noun ➤of light/colour 光；色 [C] a very small dot of light or colour 光点；色点◆The stars were points of light in the sky. 天空中的点点光亮就是星星。➤for electricity 电 [C] (BrE) a place in a wall, etc. where a piece of equipment can be connected to electricity （电源）插座◆a power/shaver/telephone point 电源/剃须刀/电话插座➤in ballet 芭蕾舞points [pl.] = pointe ➤on railway track 铁轨points [pl.] (BrE) (NAmE switch [C]) a piece of track at a place where a railway/railroad line divides that can be moved to allow a train to change tracks 转辙器；道岔；尖轨➤size of letters 字符大小 [C] a unit of measurement for the size of letters in printing or on a computer screen, etc. （印刷物或计算机屏幕上字体大小的单位）点，磅值◆Change the text to 10 point. 把文本字体大小变为 10 点。●if/when it comes to the ˈpointused when you have to decide sth or say what you really think 必须作决定（或亮明观点）时◆When it comes to the point, he always changes his mind. 他总是关键时候变卦。●in point of ˈfactused to say what is true in a situation 实际上；其实◆In point of fact, she is their adopted daughter. 实际上，她是他们的养女。●make a ˈpoint of doing sthto be or make sure you do sth because it is important or necessary （因重要或必要）保证做，必定做◆I made a point of closing all the windows before leaving the house. 我离家前必定要把所有的窗子都关好。●ˌmore to the ˈpointused to say that sth is more important than sth else 更为重要的是◆I couldn't do the job—I've never been to Spain and, more to the point, I don't speak Spanish. 这个工作我做不了——我从未去过西班牙；而更重要的是，我不会说西班牙语。●on point(NAmE) appropriate or relevant to the situation 适合的；相关的；相符的◆The quotation was directly on point. 这段话引用得恰到好处。◆Let's stay on point. 咱们不要偏离主题。●ˌpoint of ˈcontacta place where you go or a person that you speak to when you are dealing with an organization 联系地点；联系人◆The receptionist is the first point of contact most people have with the clinic. 多数人与诊所接触的第一个人是接待员。●a ˌpoint of deˈparturea place where a journey starts 出发点(formal) an idea, a theory or an event that is used to start a discussion, an activity, etc. 抛砖引玉的事物；起点●a ˌpoint of ˈhonoura thing that sb considers to be very important for their honour or reputation 事关名誉的大事●the ˌpoint of ˌno reˈturnthe time when you must continue with what you have decided to do, because it is not possible to get back to an earlier situation 欲罢不能的时刻；已无退路；不可能回头●ˌpoint ˈtakenused to say that you accept that sb else is right when they have disagreed with you or criticized you （接受相反的意见）同意，好吧，算你有理◆Point taken. Let's drop the subject. 好吧。咱们就抛开这个话题吧。●to the ˈpointexpressed in a simple, clear way without any extra information or feelings 简明恰当；简洁中肯 SYN pertinent ◆The letter was short and to the point. 这封信简短扼要。●to the ˈpoint of (doing) sthto a degree that can be described as sth 达到某种程度；近乎◆He was rude to the point of being aggressive. 他粗鲁到蛮不讲理的地步。●up to a (certain) ˈpointto some extent; to some degree but not completely 在某种程度上◆I agree with you up to a point. 我在某种程度上同意你的看法。●belabour the ˈpoint(formal) to repeat an idea, argument, etc. many times to emphasize it, especially when it has already been mentioned or understood 一再强调观点（或论点等）●a case in ˈpointa clear example of the problem, situation, etc. that is being discussed 明证；恰当的例证e.g.

Giving examples 举例

  • ◆The website has a variety of interactive exercises (e.g. matching games, crosswords and quizzes). 这个网站有各种各样的互动练习（比如：配对游戏、纵横填字游戏和智力测试）。
  • ◆The website has a variety of interactive exercises, including matching games, crosswords and quizzes. 这个网站有各种各样的互动练习，包括配对游戏、纵横填字游戏和智力测试。
  • ◆Web 2.0 technologies, such as wikis, blogs and social networking sites, have changed the way that people use the Internet. * Web 2.0 技术，比如维基、博客及社交网站，改变了人们使用互联网的方式。
  • ◆Many websites now allow users to contribute information. A good example of this is the 'wiki', a type of website that anyone can edit. 现在许多网站都允许用户撰写信息。维基就是一个很好的例子，它是一种任何人都可以编辑的网站。
  • ◆Wikis vary in how open they are. For example, some wikis allow anybody to edit content, while others only allow registered users to do this. 各维基网的开放程度不同。比如，有些维基网允许任何人编辑内容，另一些则只允许注册用户进行内容编辑。
  • ◆Wikis vary in how open they are. Some wikis, for example / for instance, allow anybody to edit content, while others only allow registered users to do this. 各维基网的开放程度不同。比如，有些维基网允许任何人编辑内容，另一些则只允许注册用户进行内容编辑。
  • ◆More and more people read their news on the Internet. To take one example, over 14 million people now read the online version of 'The Oxford Herald'. 越来越多的人在网上阅读新闻。举个例子来说，现在有超过 1 400 万人阅读《牛津先驱报》的网络版。
  • ◆Online newspapers are now more popular than paper ones. 'The Oxford Herald' is a case in point. Its print circulation has fallen in recent years, while its website attracts millions of users every month. 现在，网络报纸比纸质报纸更受欢迎。《牛津先驱报》就是一个很好的例子。近年来，其印刷版发行量趋于减少，但其网站每个月却吸引上千万的用户。
 ➡ note at example ➡ language bank at addition, argue, evidence, illustrate●not to put too fine a ˈpoint on itused to emphasize sth that is expressed clearly and directly, especially a criticism 直截了当地说，不客气地说（尤指批评）◆Not to put too fine a point on it, I think you are lying. 不客气地说，我认为你在撒谎。●labour the ˈpointto continue to repeat or explain sth that has already been said and understood 一再重复，反复解释（已说明的事）●a moot ˈpoint/ˈquestion(BrE, NAmE) a matter about which there may be disagreement or confusion 悬而未决的事；有争议的问题●ˌscore a ˈpoint/ˈpoints (off/against/over sb) = score off sb ●a ˌsore ˈpointa subject that makes you feel angry or upset when it is mentioned 心病；疼处；伤心事◆It's a sore point with Sue's parents that the children have not been baptized yet. 孩子们至今未受洗礼，这是休的父母的一块心病。●stretch a ˈpointto allow or do sth that is not usually acceptable, especially because of a particular situation 破例；通融
🔑 pointBrE /pɔɪnt/NAmE /pɔɪnt/ verbpresent simple - I / you / we / they point BrE /pɔɪnt/ NAmE /pɔɪnt/present simple - he / she / it points BrE /pɔɪnts/ NAmE /pɔɪnts/past simple pointed BrE /ˈpɔɪntɪd/ NAmE /ˈpɔɪntɪd/past participle pointed BrE /ˈpɔɪntɪd/ NAmE /ˈpɔɪntɪd/ -ing form pointing BrE /ˈpɔɪntɪŋ/ NAmE /ˈpɔɪntɪŋ/➤show with finger 用手指示意🔑 [I, T, no passive] to stretch out your finger or sth held in your hand towards sb/sth in order to show sb where a person or thing is （用手指头或物体）指，指向◆~ (at/to/towards sb/sth) 'What's your name?' he asked, pointing at the child with his pen. 他用笔指着小孩问：“你叫什么名字？”◆He pointed to the spot where the house used to stand. 他指出那所房子原来所在的地方。◆She pointed in my direction. 她指向我这边。◆It's rude to point! 用手指人很不礼貌啊！◆~ sthShe pointed her finger in my direction. 她指着我这个方向。➤aim 瞄准🔑 [T] ~ sth (at sb/sth) to aim sth at sb/sth 瞄准◆He pointed the gun at her head. 他举枪对准了她的头。➤face direction 朝向🔑 [I] + adv./prep. to face in or be directed towards a particular direction 对着；朝向◆The telescope was pointing in the wrong direction. 望远镜对错了方向。◆The signpost pointed straight ahead. 路标直指前方。◆A compass needle points north. 罗盘指针指向北方。➤lead to 指引 [I, T] to lead to or suggest a particular development or logical argument （意思上）指向；引导；指引◆+ adv./prep. The evidence seems to point in that direction. 证据似乎指向那个方向。◆~ the way + adv./prep. The fans are looking to the new players to point the way to victory. 球迷都在指望新球员打出胜利之路。➤show the way 指路 [T] to show sb which way to go 指路；指点◆~ sb + adv./prep. I wonder if you could point me in the right direction for the bus station. 请问您能指点我到公共汽车站往哪个方向走吗？◆~ the way + adv./prep. A series of yellow arrows pointed the way to reception. 连续的黄色箭头标出了通往接待处的路。➤wall 墙壁 [T] ~ sthto put mortar between the bricks of a wall （用灰泥）抹砖缝，勾缝●point a/the ˈfinger (at sb)to accuse sb of doing sth 指责◆The article points an accusing finger at the authorities. 那篇文章谴责了当局。 ●ˌpoint sb/sth↔ˈout (to sb) 🔑to stretch your finger out towards sb/sth in order to show sb which person or thing you are referring to 指（给某人）看◆I'll point him out to you next time he comes in. 他下次进来的时候，我指给你看。●ˌpoint ˈout (to sb) 🔑●ˌpoint sth↔ˈout (to sb) 🔑to mention sth in order to give sb information about it or make them notice it （向某人）指出◆She tried in vain to point out to him the unfairness of his actions. 她试图向他指出他的做法不公正，但无济于事。◆He pointed out the dangers of driving alone. 他指出单独驾车的危险性。◆point out (to sb) that…I should point out that not one of these paintings is original. 我应当指出，这些画中没有一幅是真迹。◆+ speech'It's not very far,' she pointed out. “那里不太远。” 她说道。argue

Verbs for reporting an opinion 陈述观点的动词

  • ◆Some critics argue that Picasso remained a great master all his life. 一些评论家认为毕加索毕生都是一位大师。
  • ◆Others maintain that there is a significant deterioration in quality in his post-war work. 其他人坚称他战后的作品质量明显下降。
  • ◆Picasso himself claimed that good art is created, but great art is stolen. 毕加索自己声称，好的艺术是创造出来的，伟大的艺术却是偷来的。
  • ◆ As Smith has noted, Picasso borrowed imagery from African art. 正如史密斯所述，毕加索借用了非洲艺术的意象。
  • ◆ As the author points out, Picasso borrowed imagery from African art. 正如作者指出的那样，毕加索借用了非洲艺术的意象。
  • ◆The writer challenges the notion that Picasso's sculpture was secondary to his painting. 作者对这种观点表示质疑，即毕加索的雕塑不及他的绘画。
  • ◆ It has been suggested that Picasso's painting was influenced by jazz music. 据说毕加索的绘画受到爵士乐的影响。
 ➡ language bank at about, according to●ˈpoint to sthto mention sth that you think is important and/or the reason why a particular situation exists 提出，指出（重要的事或理由）◆The board of directors pointed to falling productivity to justify their decision. 董事会指出生产率下降一事为其决策辩护。to suggest that sth is true or likely 暗示；预示◆All the signs point to a successful year ahead. 一切迹象都预示着来年将一帆风顺。●ˌpoint sth↔ˈup(formal) to emphasize sth so that it becomes more noticeable 强调；明确显示 SYN highlight ◆The conference merely pointed up divisions in the party. 这次会议只是显现了该党内部的分歧。
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