point verb ⇨point (Point to the one you want.)⇨aim (point a gun at sb)⇨suggest (The evidence points to…)point noun ⇨point (get to the point)⇨factor (an important point)⇨feature (It has its good points.)⇨information (the main points)⇨place1 (a meeting point)⇨purpose (What is the point?)⇨score (win/lose points)⇨time1 (at some point in your life)⇨tip (the point of a knife/pencil)⇨view1 (make your point)⇨beside the point⇨irrelevantadj.⇨to the point⇨relevantadj.⇨up to a point⇨partlyadv.point
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point ♦︎ core ♦︎ heart ♦︎ body ♦︎ crux ♦︎ nucleusThese are all words for the most important idea or part of sth.這些詞均表示重點、核心。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆at the core / heart / crux of sth◆the main point / core / body of sth◆the very core / heart / crux of sth◆to form the core / heart / body / nucleus of sth◆to make up the core / body of sth◆to get to the point / core / heart / crux (of sth)◆to lie at / go to the core / heart of sth◆the heart / crux of the matter■point [singular] the main or most important idea in sth that is said or done重點;要點;核心問題◆The point is you shouldn't have to wait so long to see a doctor.關鍵是看病不應等那麽長時間。◆I'll come straight to the point: we need more money.我就直說吧:我們還需要錢。◆Do you see my point(= understand)?你明白我的意思嗎?◆I think I missed the point(= did not understand).我想我沒有聽懂。◆You have a point(= your idea is right)-it would be better to wait till this evening.你說的有道理-還是等到今晚比較好。◆'There won't be anywhere to park.' 'Oh, that's a (good) point.'(= I had not thought of that)“會找不到停車的地方。”“嗯,還真是。”◆It just isn't true. That's the whole point(= the only important fact).那根本不是事實,其他一切都不重要。◆I know it won't cost very much but that's not the point.我知道不會花多少錢,但那並不重要。 see also to the point ⇨ relevant■core [singular] the most important part of a problem, activity or set of ideas(問題、活動或觀點的)核心,要點,精髓◆This report goes to the core of the argument.這篇報道直指爭論的核心。◆Maths, English and science are the core subjects(= subjects that all the students have to do).數學、英語和自然科學是核心科目。◆What are the core activities of the job?這項工作主要做什麽?■heart [singular] the most important part of a problem(問題的)核心,重點◆Cost is at the heart of the matter for the Government.對政府而言,核心問題是費用。◆The committee's report went to the heart of the government's dilemma.委員會的報告直指政府窘境的實質。 see also heart ⇨ focusnounNOTE辨析 Core or heart?Heart is used to talk about the most important part of a problem, especially when morality or emotions are involved; it is used especially in the phrase the heart of the matter/problem. Core is used when the problem is seen in more logical or intellectual terms; core is also used to talk about the most important subjects or activities in education or business, and can be used like an adjective before another noun. * heart指問題的核心,尤指道德或情感問題的核心,尤用於構成短語the heart of the matter/problem(事實/問題的核心)。core用於以較理性和明智的方式看待的問題,還指教育方面最重要的科目,或商務領域最核心的活動。還可以像形容詞一樣用於另一名詞前◆the core subjects / curriculum / activities / business核心科目/課程/活動/業務◆the heart subjects/curriculum/activities/business■body [singular] the main part of sth, especially a building, vehicle or book or article(尤指建築、車輛、書或文章的)主體,主要部分◆the body of the plane(= the central part where the seats are)飛機機身◆There are some references in the main body of the text.課文正文中有幾處談到這一問題。■crux [singular] the most important point about a situation(情形的)症結,關鍵◆Now we come to the crux of the matter.現在我們來談事情的症結。■nucleusˈnjuːkliəs; NAmEˈnuːkliəs [singular] the central part of sth around which other parts are situated or collected核心;中心◆These paintings will form the nucleus of a new collection.這些畫將成爲一批新藏品的核心。◆It was this cluster of houses which formed the nucleus of the village.這些擠在一起的房子構成村子的中心。ⓘ Nucleus is most often used to talk about the most important part of a place or exhibition, or the most important people within a group. * nucleus最常指某地或某展覽最重要的部分,或某群體中的核心人物。point
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point ♦︎ showThese words both mean to help sb see where or what sb/sth is by stretching out your finger or hand.這兩個詞均表示用手指或指向。■point [intransitive, transitive, no passive] to stretch out your finger or sth held in your hand towards sb/sth in order to help sb see where a person or thing is(用手指或物體)指,指向◆It's rude to point!用手指人很不禮貌啊!◆He pointed to the spot where the house used to stand.他指着那房子原本所在的地方。◆'What's your name?' he asked, pointing at the child with his pen.“你叫什麽名字?”他用鋼筆指着那孩子問。◆She pointed in my direction.她指向我這邊。◆She pointed her finger in my direction.她手指指向我這邊。ⓘ Point can also be used with an adverb or preposition to mean 'to show sb which way to go'. * point還可以與副詞或介詞連用,意爲“給某人指路”◆Could you point me in the right direction for the bus station?請問公共汽車站是哪個方向?◆A series of yellow arrows pointed the way to the reception desk.一系列黃色箭頭指往接待處。■show [transitive] to point to sth so that sb can see where or what it is指給(某人)看;指出◆He showed me our location on the map.他在地圖上指給我看我們所在的位置。◆Show me which picture you drew.指給我看哪幅畫是你畫的。 see also show ⇨ take2
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