point
point — 動詞
- pointpresent simple I / you / we / they
- points3rd person singular
- pointing-ing form
- pointedpast simple
1. to lift your finger toward someone or something so another person looks there.
指著
用手指讓別人看某物
to lift your finger toward someone or something so another person looks there.
Nina pointed at the map and asked where the station was.
Nina 指著地圖問車站在哪裡。
point at + visible thing
During the safari, our guide pointed to two lions near the river.
在野生動物園時，導遊指著河邊的兩隻獅子給我們看。
point to + thing farther away
The little boy pointed at his missing shoe under the sofa.
那個小男孩指著沙發底下不見的鞋子。
When the bell rang, several parents pointed toward the school gate.
鐘聲一響，幾位家長就指向學校大門。
- indicate
more formal and broader; not limited to using a finger
- show
more general; can involve words as well as gesture
- gesture to
stresses body movement, often without a finger
- hide
keeps something from being seen
文法句型
point at/to + person/thing
用法筆記
Usually followed by `at` or `to`. Distinguish from sense 2: here you use your finger or hand to show something, rather than aiming another object.
常見錯誤
2. to turn an object so that its end faces a person or thing.
對準
把某物朝向人或物
to turn an object so that its end faces a person or thing.
The guard pointed a flashlight at the dark stairs.
警衛把手電筒對準那段昏暗的樓梯。
point + object + at + target
Maya pointed the camera toward her grandparents on the porch.
Maya 把相機朝向門廊上的祖父母。
point + object + toward + person
At the range, Carlos pointed the rifle away from the crowd.
在射擊場裡，Carlos 把步槍轉離人群。
The teacher pointed a red marker at the chart on the wall.
老師把紅色麥克筆指向牆上的圖表。
文法句型
point + object + at/towards + person/thing
用法筆記
The direct object is the thing being aimed, such as a camera, light, or weapon. Distinguish from sense 1: in this sense, the object comes right after `point`.
常見錯誤
3. if something points somewhere, its front, end, or sharp part faces that way.
朝向
某物的前端或尖端朝著
if something points somewhere, its front, end, or sharp part faces that way.
The arrow on the sign points east after the bridge.
路牌上的箭頭在橋後朝向東邊。
point + direction word
One corner of the table pointed toward the open door.
桌子的一角朝向開著的門。
point toward + place
The church tower pointed straight up into the grey sky.
教堂的塔尖直直朝向灰色的天空。
The dog's ears pointed forward when it heard the gate.
那隻狗聽見大門的聲音時，耳朵就朝前豎起。
- face away
turns from the direction named
文法句型
point + direction word
point towards + place/thing
用法筆記
The subject is usually a long or shaped thing such as an arrow, corner, tower, nose, or ear. Distinguish from sense 1: no person is intentionally showing anything here.
常見錯誤
4. to repair a brick or stone wall by putting fresh mortar into the joints.
勾縫
在磚塊間補入灰漿
to repair a brick or stone wall by putting fresh mortar into the joints.
Workers pointed the old wall before the rainy season began.
工人在雨季開始前替那面舊牆勾縫。
building sense: point + wall
Last spring, Emma paid a mason to point the chimney.
去年春天，Emma 付錢請泥水匠替煙囪勾縫。
building sense: point + chimney
The crew spent two days pointing loose bricks by the gate.
施工隊花了兩天替大門旁鬆動的磚塊補縫。
After the storm, builders pointed the garden wall again.
暴風雨過後，工人又替花園圍牆勾了一次縫。
文法句型
point + wall/chimney/brickwork
用法筆記
Object is usually a wall, chimney, or brickwork rather than the mortar itself. Often replaced by the more specific verb `repoint` in modern building talk.
5. to shape the end of something so it becomes narrow and sharp.
削尖
把東西末端削成尖的
to shape the end of something so it becomes narrow and sharp.
Grandpa pointed the stick with his pocket knife.
爺爺用小折刀把那根木棍削尖了。
point + stick/tool end
Before class, Mina pointed three pencils for the art test.
上課前，Mina 把三支鉛筆都削尖了。
point + pencil
The carpenter pointed each fence post before putting it in.
木匠先把每根柵欄柱削尖，才把它插進地裡。
At camp, Leo pointed a branch to make a cooking skewer.
在營地裡，Leo 把一根樹枝削尖來做烤肉叉。
- blunt
to make an edge or point less sharp
文法句型
point + stick/pencil/post
用法筆記
Object is something that can be given a tip, such as a pencil, stick, post, or tool part. Distinguish from sense 2: here the object is reshaped rather than aimed.
6. to make a fact, cause, or result seem likely from the signs you see.
表明；顯示
顯示某事可能為真
to make a fact, cause, or result seem likely from the signs you see.
All the wet footprints point to someone leaving by the back door.
那些濕腳印都表明有人從後門離開。
point to + probable cause
Early test results pointed to a simple problem with the battery.
早期測試結果顯示電池只是出了簡單問題。
past tense: pointed to + result
These dark clouds point to rain before the football match.
這些烏雲顯示足球賽前可能會下雨。
Everything in the report points to human error, not bad luck.
報告裡的一切都表明那是人為疏失，不是運氣差。
- disprove
shows that an idea is not true
文法句型
point to + cause/result
point to + noun phrase
用法筆記
Usually followed by `to`, and the subject is normally evidence, signs, facts, or results rather than a person. Distinguish from sense 1: this sense is about what evidence suggests, not what someone shows with a hand.
常見錯誤
point — 名詞
- pointsingular
- pointsplural
1. a single idea, opinion, or fact that someone says or writes.
一點；意見
說話或文字中的單一意見、事實或細節
a single idea, opinion, or fact that someone says or writes.
During the meeting, Hana raised one point about school lunch costs.
在會議中，Hana 提出了一點關於學校午餐費用的意見。
raise a point about [topic]
One point in the letter worried the parents in Kaohsiung.
那封信裡有一點讓高雄的家長很擔心的資訊。
a point in [text/report]
The judge repeated a point from the witness's written statement.
法官重提了證人書面陳述中的一點內容。
Her report includes a point about river safety near the bridge.
她的報告包含了一點關於橋邊河川安全的資訊。
- remark
usually a brief spoken comment
- statement
more formal and often more complete
- detail
focuses on one item of information
- observation
often suggests a thoughtful comment
文法句型
raise a point about [topic]
a point in [text/report]
用法筆記
Often countable and followed by 'about', 'in', or 'from' when identifying one item in a discussion or text. Distinguish from sense 2, which is the overall message rather than one separate idea.
常見錯誤
2. the central meaning or message in what someone says, writes, or does.
重點；要旨
話語、文字或行動的核心意思
the central meaning or message in what someone says, writes, or does.
I read the page twice but still missed the main point.
我把那一頁看了兩遍，還是沒抓到重點。
main point = central meaning
The film was funny, but its point was about lonely people.
這部片很好笑，但它的重點是在孤單的人。
Please get to the point before the bell rings.
鐘響前請直接講重點。
Mina's story sounds long, yet the point is simple.
Mina 的故事聽起來很長，但要旨其實很簡單。
文法句型
get to the point
miss the point
用法筆記
Often appears in fixed phrases such as 'get to the point' and 'miss the point'. Distinguish from sense 1, which names one separate comment or fact rather than the central message.
常見錯誤
3. a reason, fact, or comment that makes one side seem right and deserves serious a
論點；論據
值得認真看待的說法或事實
a reason, fact, or comment that makes one side seem right and deserves serious attention.
You make a strong point about safer lights near the station.
你對車站附近需要更安全的燈這件事提出了很強的論點。
make a strong point about [issue]
Lena had a good point, so the team changed the plan.
Lena 提出的論點很好，所以團隊改了計畫。
The article's final point deserves careful thought from every parent.
那篇文章最後的一個論據值得每位家長細想。
Even the mayor admitted that Dr Lin's point was fair.
連市長都承認 Dr Lin 的論點很公允。
文法句型
make a strong point
an important point in [discussion]
用法筆記
Usually used when evaluating the strength of an argument, often with adjectives such as 'good', 'strong', or 'important'. Distinguish from sense 5, which is especially common in quick spoken replies like 'That's a good point.'
常見錯誤
4. the connection something has to the subject or purpose being discussed.
關聯
和目前主題是否有關
the connection something has to the subject or purpose being discussed.
The price of paint is beside the point here.
在這裡，油漆的價格跟這件事沒有關聯。
beside the point = not relevant
Whether Ben was late is not the point tonight.
Ben 有沒有遲到，今晚都不是現在要談的事。
not the point
Her travel story was interesting, but it was beside the point.
她的旅行故事很有趣，但跟這場討論沒有關聯。
The exact date is beside the point in this argument.
在這場爭論裡，確切日期其實和重點沒有關聯。
- relevance
the closest match for connection to the topic
- bearing
more formal and often used in careful discussion
- importance
overlaps when something matters to the issue
- irrelevance
lack of connection to the matter being discussed
文法句型
be beside the point
not be the point
用法筆記
Mostly appears in phrases such as 'not the point' and 'beside the point' when judging relevance. It is less about the message itself than about whether something belongs in the discussion.
常見錯誤
5. a remark that you treat as correct or important when responding to what someone
有道理
用來認同對方剛說的話
a remark that you treat as correct or important when responding to what someone has said.
That's a good point, and we should call the doctor first.
這點很有道理，我們應該先打給醫生。
good point = showing agreement
Emma had a point when she warned us about the wet floor.
Emma 提醒我們地板很濕時，其實很有道理。
You have a point, so let's check the map again.
你這樣說有道理，我們再看一次地圖吧。
Grandpa's point about saving water suddenly sounded very wise.
爺爺關於省水的那番話忽然顯得很有道理。
- observation
a neutral comment, without the same sense of agreement
- insight
suggests especially clear or smart understanding
- reason
broader and less tied to this spoken-response pattern
文法句型
have a point
that's a good point
用法筆記
Common in spoken replies such as 'good point' and 'you have a point'. Distinguish from sense 3, where the focus is the strength of an argument itself rather than your immediate agreement with it.
常見錯誤
6. a moment or stage that comes as something continues over time.
時點；階段
過程中到達的某個時間或步驟
a moment or stage that comes as something continues over time.
By that point, the soup had boiled for twenty minutes.
到那個時點時，湯已經滾了二十分鐘。
by that point
At one point, the road became too narrow for buses.
在某個時點，這條路變得窄到公車過不去。
at one point = at a stage/time
The project reached a point where nobody agreed on costs.
這個計畫到了大家都不同意成本的階段。
Talks reached a point where both sides asked for a break.
談判到了雙方都要求暫停的階段。
文法句型
by that point
reach a point where [clause]
用法筆記
Often follows 'at', 'by', or verbs such as 'reach' when a process moves to a new stage. Distinguish from sense 7 in another chunk, which names a physical place rather than a stage or time.
常見錯誤
7. a clearly identified spot in an area or on a map
地點
明確指出的地方
a clearly identified spot in an area or on a map
A red pin marked the point where the hikers found the cave.
紅色圖釘標出了健行客發現洞穴的地點。
point where + event happened
Police blocked the point where the truck had broken through the fence.
警方封鎖了卡車撞穿柵欄的地點。
This point on the map sits just north of the old train station.
地圖上的這個地點就在舊火車站北邊。
We met at the point beside the bridge before sunrise.
我們在日出前於橋邊那個地點碰面。
文法句型
the point where ...
a point on the map
meet at a point
用法筆記
Often followed by a 'where' clause or a phrase naming its position on a map. Distinguish from noun/6, which marks a time or stage rather than a physical location.
常見錯誤
8. the exact heat or cold level where something turns into a gas, liquid, or solid
臨界溫度
物質改變狀態時的溫度
the exact heat or cold level where something turns into a gas, liquid, or solid
Water has a boiling point of 100°C at sea level.
水在海平面的沸點是 100°C。
boiling point of + substance
Butter reaches its melting point quickly in a hot pan.
奶油在熱鍋裡很快就到達熔點。
Salt water has a lower freezing point than fresh water.
鹽水的凝固點比淡水低。
At high altitude, soup boils at a lower point than at sea level.
在高海拔地區，湯沸騰的臨界溫度比海平面更低。
- critical temperature
a more technical term in science
- threshold
broader and less exact; not limited to temperature
文法句型
the boiling point of something
reach melting point
a lower freezing point
用法筆記
Usually appears after a word naming the change, such as boiling, melting, or freezing. With numbers, the common pattern is 'the boiling point of X is ...'.
常見錯誤
9. the reason for something, or the benefit it brings, especially when deciding whe
意義；用處
做某事值得與否的理由
the reason for something, or the benefit it brings, especially when deciding whether an action is worth doing
There is no point in waiting outside after the shop has closed.
店都關了，繼續在外面等也沒有意義。
there is no point in + -ing
The whole point of the lesson was to help kids speak clearly.
這堂課的用意就是幫孩子把話說清楚。
the whole point of + noun
Maya asked what the point of a paper map was in 2026.
Maya 問，在 2026 年紙本地圖還有什麼用處。
Paper copies had a point when the office internet went down.
辦公室網路斷掉時，紙本影本就很有用處。
文法句型
there is no point in doing something
the point of something
see the point of something
what is the point of doing something?
用法筆記
Usually singular and very common in patterns such as 'there is no point in ...', 'the point of ...', and 'see the point of ...'. Distinguish from noun/2, which is about the main meaning of what someone says.
常見錯誤
10. one unit used to count a score or show a change on a scale or in a price
分；點
計分、計量或報價單位
one unit used to count a score or show a change on a scale or in a price
Our team won by two points after Lena's late basket.
我們隊靠 Lena 最後那球贏了兩分。
win by two points
The share price fell three points before lunch on Monday.
那檔股票在午餐前跌了三點。
fell three points
The nurse wrote down a five-point drop in his blood pressure.
護士記下他的血壓下降了五點。
Each correct answer was worth one point on the history quiz.
歷史小考每答對一題就得一分。
文法句型
win by two points
score a point
be worth one point
fall three points
用法筆記
Usually follows a number. In sports it counts the result, while in finance or measurement it marks the size of a rise or fall. Distinguish from noun/11, where 'point' is the rally or short phase of play itself.
常見錯誤
11. in tennis or squash, one exchange of play that ends when a player wins a score
回合
網球或壁球中決定一分的來回
in tennis or squash, one exchange of play that ends when a player wins a score
Chen saved two match points and won the next point with a fast serve.
Chen 化解兩個賽末點後，又靠一記快發球拿下下一回合。
win the next point
After a long point, both players bent over and caught their breath.
打完一個很長的回合後，兩名球員都彎下腰喘氣。
a long point
Lina lost the point when her serve hit the net.
Lina 發球碰網，丟掉了這一回合。
The crowd cheered as Mei took the final point to end the match.
Mei 拿下最後一回合，結束了這場比賽。
文法句型
win the point
lose the point
a long point
take the final point
用法筆記
Most common with verbs like win, lose, play, and take. In tennis reports, it names the rally that produces one score, unlike noun/10, which names the score unit itself.
常見錯誤
12. a unit for measuring letter size in print or on screens; one point is 1/72 of an
字級
字體大小的計量單位
a unit for measuring letter size in print or on screens; one point is 1/72 of an inch
Set the title in 18-point type and the notes in 12-point type.
把標題設成 18 點字級，註解設成 12 點字級。
18-point type / 12-point type
This menu uses such a small point size that Grandma cannot read it.
這份菜單的字級太小，奶奶看不清楚。
point size
The designer changed the caption from nine-point to eleven-point text.
設計師把圖片說明從 9 點字改成 11 點字。
Our teacher asked for essays in 12-point font with wide margins.
老師要求作文用 12 點字體，並留寬邊界。
- point size
the fuller technical phrase for this measurement
- font size
broader; refers to size in general, not only the point unit
- type size
common in printing and design contexts
文法句型
12-point font
18-point type
point size
用法筆記
Almost always appears with a number before it, especially in printing, design, and school formatting instructions. Common partners are type, font, size, and text.
常見錯誤
13. the narrow end part of an object, often sharp enough to pierce or mark.
尖端；尖頭
物體細而尖的末端
the narrow end part of an object, often sharp enough to pierce or mark.
The point of the pin went through Leo's shirt.
那根別針的尖端刺穿了 Leo 的襯衫。
the point of [object]
Aya tested the knife's point on a tomato skin.
Aya 用刀尖碰了碰番茄皮。
[object]'s point
One point of the antler caught in the fishing net.
鹿角的一個尖頭勾住了漁網。
The pencil's point broke while Sam drew the castle gate.
Sam 畫城門時，鉛筆尖突然斷了。
- base
the wider or opposite end of something
文法句型
the point of [object]
[object]'s point
用法筆記
Usually names the end part of a long or narrow object, especially one that can pierce, scratch, or mark. Distinguish from sense 21 in another chunk, where point means a round mark on a map or line.
常見錯誤
14. one noticeable feature in someone's character or in the way something is made.
特點；特質
人或事物表現出的某種性質
one noticeable feature in someone's character or in the way something is made.
Patience is one of Ms Wu's best points as a teacher.
耐心是吳老師當老師時最好的特點之一。
one of [person]'s best points
One strong point of the bike is its wide seat.
這台腳踏車的一個強項是座椅很寬。
a strong point of [thing]
Mika's strongest point in class is careful listening.
Mika 在課堂上最突出的特質是專心傾聽。
One good point about the flat is the quiet street.
這間公寓的一個優點是街道很安靜。
- weakness
a quality that causes problems or lowers value
文法句型
a strong point of [person/thing]
one good point about [thing]
用法筆記
Often appears with adjectives such as 'good', 'strong', 'best', or 'weak' when comparing qualities. Distinguish from sense 9 in another chunk, which is about purpose or usefulness rather than a feature someone or something has.
常見錯誤
15. a thin part of the coast that reaches into the water.
岬角
伸入海中的狹長陸地
a thin part of the coast that reaches into the water.
We ate lunch on the rocky point above the blue water.
我們在那片岩石岬角上方、藍色海水邊吃午餐。
on the point
A white house stands on the point south of the harbor.
港口南邊的那個岬角上有一棟白房子。
the point south of [place]
From the ferry, Mia saw waves hitting the narrow point.
Mia 在渡輪上看見海浪拍打著那片狹長的岬角。
The path ends at a windy point with two old trees.
這條小路通到一處多風的岬角，那裡有兩棵老樹。
- promontory
more formal and less common
- headland
common in geography and coastal description
- cape
often larger and used in place names
文法句型
on the point
the point south of [place]
用法筆記
Used for a land shape on the coast, often with words about cliffs, rocks, or a harbor nearby. Distinguish from sense 7 in another chunk, which is any particular place, not specifically land reaching into water.
常見錯誤
16. the dot written in a number to divide the whole part from the smaller part after
小數點
分隔整數與小數部分的點
the dot written in a number to divide the whole part from the smaller part after it.
Put the point after the zero in the number 3.05.
把小數點放在 3.05 裡零的後面。
put the point after [number]
Nora forgot the point, so the price looked one hundred times bigger.
Nora 漏了小數點，所以價格看起來大了一百倍。
forgot the point in a decimal number
The teacher moved the point and changed 4.5 to 45.
老師把小數點往後移，把 4.5 變成了 45。
Write each point clearly when you copy decimal numbers.
你抄寫小數時，每個小數點都要寫清楚。
- decimal point
the full standard term
- dot
informal and only clear from number context
- separator
technical and focused on its function
文法句型
move the point
put the point after [number]
用法筆記
This sense is mainly used when reading, writing, or moving decimal numbers. It is often called a 'decimal point' in full, so a bare 'point' usually needs number context.
常見錯誤
17. the hard front parts of ballet shoes that support a dancer on tiptoe.
鞋尖
芭蕾舞鞋前端的硬尖部位
the hard front parts of ballet shoes that support a dancer on tiptoe.
The dancer rose onto the points at the end of class.
那位舞者在下課前最後一段站上了鞋尖。
on the points
Eva checked the points before the rehearsal began.
Eva 在排練開始前檢查了鞋尖。
check the points
Powder on the points kept the satin shoes from slipping.
鞋尖上的粉末讓那雙緞面舞鞋不容易打滑。
The teacher asked Nora to land softly on the points.
老師要 Nora 落地時在鞋尖上放輕一點。
- heel
the back part of the shoe
文法句型
on the points
check the points
用法筆記
Usually used in ballet and often in the plural because it refers to the toe ends of both shoes. Distinguish from sense 13, which is the sharp end of an object rather than part of dance shoes.
常見錯誤
18. a place where a plug or cable is connected to get electricity or another signal.
插座；插孔
接上電器或訊號線的接口
a place where a plug or cable is connected to get electricity or another signal.
Mina plugged the fan into the point by her bed.
Mina 把電風扇插進床邊的插座。
plug [device] into the point
An engineer added a new point for the washing machine.
工程師替洗衣機加裝了一個新的插座。
a point for [device]
The TV point in the bedroom is under the wall shelf.
臥室裡的電視插孔在牆架下面。
Dad marked the phone point beside the kitchen door.
爸爸在廚房門邊標出了電話插孔的位置。
文法句型
plug [device] into the point
[device] point
用法筆記
Often follows a noun showing what connects there, as in 'TV point' or 'phone point'. Distinguish from sense 19 in another chunk, which names an engine part rather than a socket or wall connection.
常見錯誤
19. one of two small metal parts in some older car engines that touch and separate t
白金接點
汽車點火裝置內開關電流的接點
one of two small metal parts in some older car engines that touch and separate to let electricity pass.
The mechanic cleaned the points before trying to start the old truck.
技師先清潔白金接點，才試著發動那輛老卡車。
clean the points
After wet weather, dirty points kept Marco's car from starting.
下過雨後，髒掉的白金接點讓 Marco 的車發不動。
One worn point stopped the spark, so the old car shook.
一個磨損的白金接點擋住火花，讓那輛老車抖個不停。
The shop sells points for old cars that need them to start.
這家店有賣老車用的白金接點，因為它們得靠這種零件發動。
- contact
a broader term for a place where electricity passes
- breaker point
a more technical term in older ignition systems
文法句型
clean the points
replace the points
a point inside the distributor
用法筆記
Usually found in older ignition systems and often used in the plural as `points`. Distinguish from noun/18, which is an electric socket or charging outlet.
常見錯誤
20. a part of a railway line that can move to send a train onto another track.
轉轍器
讓火車切換軌道的裝置
a part of a railway line that can move to send a train onto another track.
The signal box operator changed the points before the freight train arrived.
號誌室人員在貨運列車進站前先扳好轉轍器。
change the points
Snow jammed the points and delayed the morning train to Leeds.
積雪卡住了轉轍器，早班開往 Leeds 的火車因此誤點。
Workers checked whether the points were set for the east line.
工人檢查轉轍器是否已切到東側軌道。
A red lamp warned drivers that the points ahead were broken.
紅燈提醒駕駛，前方的轉轍器已經故障。
文法句型
change the points
the points are set for [track]
jammed points
用法筆記
In British railway English, this sense is very often plural: `the points`. American English usually says `switch` for the same track feature.
常見錯誤
21. a tiny round sign used to mark an exact spot on a map, plan, or line.
標示點
地圖或圖面上標位置的小圓點
a tiny round sign used to mark an exact spot on a map, plan, or line.
A black point on the map shows where the spring begins.
地圖上的黑色標示點顯示泉水從哪裡冒出來。
a point on the map
The architect added a point beside each fire exit on the plan.
建築師在圖面上每個消防出口旁都加了一個標示點。
mark a point on the plan
The guide drew one point on the route line for each camp.
導遊在路線上為每個營地畫了一個標示點。
On the class map, each point stands for one village.
在班上的地圖上，每個標示點代表一個村子。
文法句型
a point on the map
mark a point on the plan
each point stands for [place]
用法筆記
This sense names the small symbol itself, not the real place. Distinguish from noun/7, which means the actual location shown on the map.
常見錯誤
22. one of the direction marks around a compass, such as north or west.
方位標記
羅盤上標示方向的記號
one of the direction marks around a compass, such as north or west.
North is the top point on this old brass compass.
這個老黃銅羅盤最上方的是北方位標記。
point on the compass
The sailor checked the west point before turning the boat.
水手在轉彎前先確認西方位標記。
west point
A cracked compass card hid the south-east point.
裂開的羅盤面遮住了東南方位標記。
On the classroom compass, Maya colored each point in red.
在教室的羅盤圖上，Maya 把每個方位標記都塗成紅色。
- direction
broader and refers to the way itself, not the printed mark
- cardinal point
a more technical term, especially for north, south, east, and west
- bearing
used for a measured direction rather than the mark on the compass
文法句型
north point
west point
point on the compass
用法筆記
Usually named with a direction word, such as `north point` or `south-east point`. Distinguish from noun/21, which is a map mark rather than a direction mark on a compass.
常見錯誤
23. a tiny round light seen far away, especially at night.
光點
遠處可見的小圓光
a tiny round light seen far away, especially at night.
A single point of light shone from the cabin window.
小屋的窗邊透出一個光點。
a point of light
Far below, bus headlights looked like points in the rain.
在下方，公車頭燈在雨裡看起來像幾個光點。
points in the distance
From the hill, we saw one bright point moving across the dark bay.
從山上看，我們看見一個亮光點沿著黑暗的海灣移動。
At dusk, the lighthouse light became a small point over the water.
黃昏時，燈塔的燈光在水面上只剩一個小光點。
文法句型
a point of light
a bright point
points in the distance
用法筆記
Common in the phrase `point of light` and usually used for a light seen from far away. Distinguish from noun/21, where the point is a drawn mark rather than real light.
常見錯誤
24. in ice hockey, the place near the front edge of the attack area where a back pla
藍線區
冰球進攻區藍線附近的位置
in ice hockey, the place near the front edge of the attack area where a back player often receives the puck and shoots.
The coach moved Elena to the point to take long shots.
教練把 Elena 調到藍線區，讓她負責遠射。
play the point
From the point, Noah sent a long shot toward the goal.
Noah 從藍線區遠射，把冰球打向球門。
from the point
The defender held the point while the forwards chased the puck.
那名後衛守住藍線區，前鋒們則去追冰球。
Late in the game, Toronto scored from a pass to the point.
比賽末段，Toronto 靠一記傳到藍線區的傳球得分。
- blue line position
a clearer descriptive term for the same hockey area
- the line
informal team shorthand in hockey talk
文法句型
play the point
from the point
at the point
用法筆記
Usually appears in hockey phrases such as `from the point` and `play the point`, often with defenders and shots. Distinguish from noun/25, which is a cricket fielding position.
常見錯誤
25. in cricket, a fielding place beside the batter, a little in front, where balls a
正後內野
板球中擊球員側前方的守備位置
in cricket, a fielding place beside the batter, a little in front, where balls are often hit across the field.
The captain moved Arun to point before the next ball.
隊長在下一球前，把 Arun 調到正後內野。
move someone to point
Nadia at point stopped a hard ball with both hands.
Nadia 在正後內野用雙手擋下一顆強勁來球。
at point
Point stayed busy because the batter kept hitting balls that way.
因為打者一直把球打向那邊，正後內野特別忙。
Coach Singh kept one fielder at point during the practice match.
Singh 教練在練習賽中一直讓一名守備員守在正後內野。
- fielding position
broader term for any place where a fielder stands
- cover
a nearby off-side position, usually farther in front of the batter
- backward point
a more specific variation set deeper behind square
文法句型
at point
move someone to point
field at point
用法筆記
Usually used after 'at' and with verbs like field, move, or place. Distinguish from noun/24, which names an ice-hockey area near the blue line, not a cricket fielding spot.
常見錯誤
26. a position in geometry, often named by coordinates, that has no size
幾何點
只有位置、沒有大小的抽象點
a position in geometry, often named by coordinates, that has no size
On the graph, point B lies at two, three.
在圖上，幾何點 B 位在（2，3）。
point B lies at [coordinates]
The two lines meet at one point near the center.
兩條線在中央附近交於一點。
lines meet at one point
Ms Chen asked us to plot three points before drawing the triangle.
Chen 老師要我們先標出三個點，再畫出三角形。
Each corner of the shape can be named as a point.
這個形狀的每個角都可以命名為一個點。
- coordinate
usually the numbers that identify the position, not the position itself
- location
broader and less technical
- vertex
only when the point is a corner of a shape
文法句型
point A
point B lies at [coordinates]
plot a point
a point on the line
用法筆記
Common in geometry, graphs, and coordinate systems, often with a letter or a number pair. Distinguish from noun/21, where a visible dot marks something, while this sense is the abstract position that mark stands for.
常見錯誤
point — 形容詞
- pointpositive
- pointercomparative
- pointestsuperlative
1. connected with ballet work done high on the tips of the toes.
足尖的
與芭蕾足尖動作或裝備有關
connected with ballet work done high on the tips of the toes.
Today's point class left Mei's ankles tired but much stronger.
今天的足尖課讓 Mei 的腳踝很痠，但也更有力了。
point class
The school starts point training only after students build leg strength.
學校只在學生練出腿部力量後，才開始足尖訓練。
point training
Lena sewed fresh ribbons onto her new point shoes before rehearsal.
Lena 在排練前把她的新足尖鞋縫上了新的緞帶。
After warm-up, point exercises made Owen's calves shake beside the mirror.
暖身後，足尖練習讓站在鏡子旁的 Owen 小腿發抖。
Our teacher says careful point technique protects the toes and ankles.
老師說，正確的足尖技巧能保護腳趾和腳踝。
文法句型
point class
point technique
point shoes
point training
用法筆記
Usually comes before ballet nouns such as class, technique, shoes, and training. Common in dance contexts, and many teachers also use the spelling `pointe` for the same idea.