pointer
/ˈpɔɪntə(r)/noun
1
- a long thin piece of metal on a scale or dial which moves to indicate a figure or position（天平秤、仪表的）指针。
1.1
- a rod used for pointing to features on a map or chart指示棒, 教鞭。
1.2
- a hint as to what might happen in the future暗示, 线索：
the figures were a pointer to gradual economic recovery.
这些数字表示经济逐渐复苏。
1.3
- a small piece of advice; a tip点子, 提示, 建议：
here are some pointers on how to go about the task.
以下是有关如何着手完成该任务的提示。
1.5
- Computing a variable whose value is the address of another variable; a link【计算机】指针, 地址变量指示词; 链接。
2
- a dog of a breed that on scenting game stands rigid looking towards it（嗅到猎物后会直立注视猎物的）猎犬。