point

Các nghĩa

1. trỏ · chỉ

   To extend the index finger in the direction of something in order to show where it is or to draw attention to it.

   intransitive

   It's rude to point at other people.

   Now must the world point at poor Katharine.

   Point at the tattered coat and ragged shoe.

2. chỉ, trỏ

   To draw attention to something or indicate a direction.

   intransitive

   The arrow of a compass points north

   The skis were pointing uphill.

   The arrow on the map points towards the entrance

3. hướng về

   To face in a particular direction.

   intransitive

4. nhắm, chĩa

   To direct toward an object; to aim.

   figuratively · sometimes · transitive

   to point a gun at a wolf, or a cannon at a fort

5. vót nhọn, mài nhọn

   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

6. chỉ ra, cho thấy

   To indicate a probability of something.

   intransitive

Dạng khác

• points present, singular, third-person
• pointing participle, present
• pointed participle, past