point n.
点, 尖端, 分数, 要点, 分数
vt.
弄尖, 指向, 指出, 瞄准, 加标点于
vi.
指, 指向, 表明
尖端：尖锐的或尖细的一端：
the point of a knife; the point of the antenna.
刀尖；天线的尖端
An object having a sharp or tapered end:
尖物：有尖锐或尖细顶端的物体：
a stone projectile point.
石制的抛掷尖物
A tapering extension of land projecting into water; a peninsula, cape, or promontory.
角，岬，半岛：伸入水中的一块逐渐变得尖细的陆地；半岛、角或岬
A mark formed by or as if by a sharp end.
点：由或仿佛由一个尖头形成的标记
A mark or dot used in printing or writing for punctuation, especially a period.
句点：印刷或书写中作为标点的一个标记或圆点，尤指一个句号
A decimal point.
小数点
Linguistics A vowel point.
语言学 元音符号
One of the protruding marks used in certain methods of writing and printing for the sightless.
（盲人用以点字的）点：突起的标记之一，用于某些为盲人设计的书写和印刷方法中
Mathematics A dimensionless geometric object having no properties except location.
数学 点：除了位置没有其它特点的无维几何体
A place or locality considered with regard to its position:
地点：考虑到位置的地方或方位：
connections to Chicago and points west.
连接芝加哥及其以西的一些地点
A narrowly particularized and localized position or place; a spot:
位置：十分具体且固定的地方或位置；地点：
The troops halted at a point roughly 1,000 yards from the river.
部队在距河约一千码的地方停了下来
A specified degree, condition, or limit, as in a scale or course:
确定的程度，确定的情况：特定的程度、状况或界限，如在标度或过程中：
the melting point of a substance.
某物质的熔点
Any of the 32 equal divisions marked at the circumference of a mariner's compass card that indicate direction.
罗盘上三十二个方位之一：用来指示方向的水手罗经刻度盘圆周上标记的三十二等分中之一
The interval of 11=15? between any two adjacent markings.
两个相邻的刻度之间11=15?的夹角
A distinct condition or degree:
某种状况，某种程度：
finally reached the point of exhaustion.
终于到达筋疲力尽的程度
The interval of time immediately before a given occurrence; the verge:
…关头：紧接在一个特定的事件前面的时间间隔；临界点：
on the point of resignation; at the point of death.
正要辞职之时；死亡之时
A specific moment in time:
时刻：时间上的一个特定的时刻：
At this point, we are ready to proceed.
这时，我们正准备前进
An objective or a purpose to be reached or achieved, or one that is worth reaching or achieving:
目的：将被达到或取得的目标或目的，或值得达到或取得的目标或目的：
What is the point of discussing this issue further?
这件事再讨论下去有什么意义呢?
The major idea or essential part of a concept or narrative:
要点；要义：一个概念或叙述的主要观点或最关键的部分：
You have missed the whole point of the novel.
你忽略这篇小说的要点
A significant, outstanding, or effective idea, argument, or suggestion:
重要的建议，出众的想法：重要的、非同一般的或有效的观点、论点或建议：
Your point is well taken.
你的建议被很好地采纳了
A separate, distinguishing item or element; a detail:
特点：单独的、与众不同的项目或因素；细节：
Diplomacy is certainly not one of his strong points. Your weak point is your constant need for approval.
外交显然不是他的特长。你的弱点是你总是需要得到别人的同意才有信心
A quality or characteristic that is important or distinctive, especially a standard characteristic used to judge an animal.
体格的优劣点：一种重要或特殊的品质或特征，尤指用来判断动物的一个标准的特征
A single unit, as in counting, rating, or measuring.
单位：一种单位，如计数、测试或测量中所用的单位
A unit of academic credit usually equal to one hour of class work per week during one semester.
学分：学分的单位，通常等于一学期中每周的一个课时
A numerical unit of academic achievement equal to a letter grade.
分数：学业成绩的数字形式的单位，等于用字母表示的等级
Sports Games A unit of scoring or counting.
体育运动 游戏 计分或计数的单位
A unit equal to one dollar, used to quote or state variations in the current prices of stocks or commodities.
点：一种相当于一美元的单位，用来报出或陈述股票或商品现价的变化
A unit equal to one percent, used to quote or state interest rates or shares in gross profits.
百分点：等于一个百分点的单位，用来报出或陈述利率或以毛利计算的股票
One percent of the total principal of a loan, paid up front to the lender and considered separately from the interest.
贴息：一笔贷款的总本金的百分之一，预先支付给借出一方，并和利息分开考虑
Music A phrase, such as a fugue subject, in contrapuntal music.
音乐 对位音乐的短句：对位乐中的一个乐句，如一个赋格主题
Printing A unit of type size equal to 0.01384 inch, or approximately !/72 of an inch.
印刷术 磅因：印刷字体大小的一种单位，等于0.01384英寸，或约为七十二分之一英寸
A jeweler's unit of weight equal to 2 milligrams or 0.01 carat.
点：宝石商所用的重量单位，等于2微克或0.01克拉
The act or an instance of pointing.
瞄准：指的行为或事例
The stiff and attentive stance taken by a hunting dog.
警觉的立姿：猎狗所采取的僵硬而定神贯注的姿势
Needlepoint.
针尖
See bobbin lace
参见 bobbin lace
A reconnaissance or patrol unit that moves ahead of an advance party or guard, or that follows a rear guard.
尖兵：在一群前进的士兵或卫兵前面移动的侦察或巡逻的单位，也指尾随一支殿后的卫队
The position occupied by such a unit or guard:
尖兵的位置：由这样的一个单位或卫兵占据的位置：
A team of Rangers were walking point at the outset of the operation.
一队突击队员在军行之初担任尖兵
An electrical contact, especially one in the distributor of an automobile engine.
接触点：电触点，尤其是汽车发动机的配电器上的接触点
Chiefly British An electrical socket or outlet.
多用于英国 电源插头
points The extremities of an animal, such as a horse or dog.
points 动物的四肢，如马或狗的
A movable rail, tapered at the end, such as that used in a railroad switch.
转辙器：一端尖细可移动的铁轨，如用于铁路岔道的
The vertex of the angle created by the intersection of rails in a frog or switch.
辙叉角：在岔心或岔道上，由铁轨交叉而成的角的顶点
A ribbon or cord with a metal tag at the end, used to fasten clothing in the 16th and 17th centuries.
尖包头系带：末端带金属标签的丝带或细绳，16和17世纪被用来系衣服