point out

point out — phrasal verb

  • point outbase form
  • points out3rd person singular
  • pointing out-ing form
  • pointed outpast simple

1. to use your finger or a gesture to show which person, object, or place you mean

1.片語動詞及物B1
釋義

to use your finger or a gesture to show which person, object, or place you mean

例句

Nadia pointed out the correct bus stop across the road.

point out + object being shown

The guide pointed the rare bird out with a laser pen.

separable pattern: point + object + out

同義詞
  • show

    more general; does not require a pointing gesture

  • indicate

    more formal and can be done with words, signs, or gestures

反義詞
  • hide

    to keep someone from seeing or identifying something

文法句型

point out + person or thing

point + person or thing + out

point out where/which

用法筆記

This sense is physical: the speaker helps someone identify something visible. It is often separable when the object is short, especially with pronouns.

常見錯誤

Incorrect: 'point out to the red house.' Correct: 'point out the red house.' Use a direct object for the thing being shown.

2. to say something so that another person notices an important fact, problem, or d

2.片語動詞及物B1
釋義

to say something so that another person notices an important fact, problem, or detail

例句

Amina pointed out that the invoice still had the wrong date.

point out that + clause

The editor pointed out three weak paragraphs before publication.

point out + problem or detail

同義詞
  • mention

    more neutral; may be casual and less corrective

  • note

    slightly formal and common in writing or meetings

  • highlight

    stresses making something especially noticeable

反義詞
  • overlook

    to fail to notice or mention something important

文法句型

point out + fact

point out that + clause

point out + problem to + person

用法筆記

This sense is verbal, not physical. It often introduces information that the listener has missed or should consider before making a decision.

常見錯誤

Incorrect: 'She pointed me out the error.' Correct: 'She pointed out the error to me.' Put the person after 'to'.