verb🔗Share指，指向，指出。 To extend the index finger in the direction of something in order to show where it is or to draw attention to it."The teacher pointed to the map to show the students where the capital city was located. "老师指着地图，向学生们指出首都的位置。directioncommunicationactionsignChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share指出，指明，指向 To draw attention to something or indicate a direction."The arrow of a compass points north"指南针的箭头指向北方。directioncommunicationactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share指向，朝着 To face in a particular direction."The teacher pointed the students to the correct answer on the board. "老师指着黑板，让学生们朝着正确的答案看。directionpositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share指向，瞄准。 (sometimes figurative) To direct toward an object; to aim."to point a gun at a wolf, or a cannon at a fort"用枪指向狼，或者用大炮瞄准堡垒。directionactionpointChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share削尖, 使尖锐. To give a point to; to sharpen; to cut, forge, grind, or file to an acute end."to point a dart, a pencil, or (figuratively) a moral"把飞镖削尖，把铅笔削尖，或（比喻义）把道德观念阐述得更尖锐鲜明。actionmaterialtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share指出，表明 To indicate a probability of something."The teacher pointed to a high probability of success for the students in the upcoming exam. "老师指出，学生们在即将到来的考试中很有可能会取得成功。possibilityoutcomeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share勾缝，填缝. To repair mortar."The stonemason pointed the cracks in the old church wall to make it stronger. "石匠勾缝了老教堂墙上的裂缝，使它更坚固。architecturebuildingworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share勾缝，填缝。 To fill up and finish the joints of (a wall), by introducing additional cement or mortar, and bringing it to a smooth surface."The construction workers pointed the cracks in the new classroom wall to make it smooth and strong. "建筑工人们勾缝了新教室墙上的裂缝，使墙面光滑结实。architecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share琢，凿. (stone-cutting) To cut, as a surface, with a pointed tool."The stonemason pointed the rough surface of the monument with a sharp chisel. "石匠用锋利的凿子琢磨纪念碑粗糙的表面。technicalactionindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share引导， 指引。 To direct or encourage (someone) in a particular direction."If he asks for food, point him toward the refrigerator."如果他要找吃的，就引导他去冰箱那里。directioncommunicationactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share加小数点, 标明小数点。 To separate an integer from a decimal with a decimal point."The teacher pointed the decimal in the problem to show where the whole number ends and the fractional part begins. "老师在题目中标明了小数点，以此说明整数部分在哪里结束，小数部分从哪里开始。mathcomputingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share标点，加标点。 To mark with diacritics."The teacher pointed the vowels in the Spanish word with little marks above and below them. "老师在西班牙语单词的元音上加了小符号，给它们标了点。grammarlanguagelinguisticswritingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share加标点，标点。 To supply with punctuation marks; to punctuate."to point a composition"给作文加标点。grammarwritinglanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share指向 To direct the central processing unit to seek information at a certain location in memory."The computer program pointed to the specific cell in memory containing the student's test score. "电脑程序指向了内存中存储学生考试成绩的特定单元格。computingtechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share指向，导向. To direct requests sent to a domain name to the IP address corresponding to that domain name."The web administrator pointed the domain name "myfamilypictures.com" to the correct IP address. "网站管理员将域名 "myfamilypictures.com" 指向了正确的 IP 地址。internetcomputingtechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share抢风行驶，顶风航行 To sail close to the wind."The sailboat expertly pointed into the strong wind, barely moving but staying on course. "那艘帆船熟练地顶风航行，几乎没有前进，但保持了航向。nauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share指点，示踪。 To indicate the presence of game by a fixed and steady look, as certain hunting dogs do."The hunting dog pointed at the rabbit, its gaze fixed and unwavering. "那只猎犬直勾勾地盯着兔子，示踪着它的位置，目光坚定不移。animalsportgameactionnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share化脓，成熟。 (of an abscess) To approximate to the surface; to head."The infected spot on her arm pointed, and the doctor decided it was time for a drainage procedure. "她胳膊上的感染处已经化脓成熟，医生决定是时候进行引流手术了。medicinebodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share点明，强调 To give point to (something said or done); to give particular prominence or force to."The teacher pointed out the mistake in my essay, giving it more emphasis. "老师点明了我文章里的错误，更加强调了它的重要性。communicationlanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share任命，指派。 To appoint."The school principal pointed a new teacher to lead the seventh-grade class. "校长任命了一位新老师来带七年级的班级。governmentpoliticsjoborganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗Share尖锐，锋利。 Sharp, barbed; not dull."The warrior brandished a pointed spear."战士挥舞着一支尖锐的长矛。appearancestylecharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗Share重点色， 撞色。 In animals, having a coat pattern with points, that is, darkening of the extremities."The Siamese is a pointed breed of cat."暹罗猫是重点色品种的猫。animalappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗Share尖锐，针对性的。 (of a comment or inference) Directed negatively at a person or topic."The teacher's pointed comments about John's poor performance hurt his feelings. "老师对约翰表现不佳的尖锐批评伤了他的感情。attitudecommunicationnegativecharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
