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.这些词均表示重点、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重点;要点;核心问题◆The point is you shouldn't have to wait so long to see a doctor.关键是看病不应等那么长时间。◆I'll come straight to the point: we need more money.我就直说吧:我们还需要钱。◆Do you see my point(= understand)?你明白我的意思吗?◆I think I missed the point(= did not understand).我想我没有听懂。◆You have a point(= your idea is right)-it would be better to wait till this evening.你说的有道理-还是等到今晚比较好。◆'There won't be anywhere to park.' 'Oh, that's a (good) point.'(= I had not thought of that)“会找不到停车的地方。”“嗯,还真是。”◆It just isn't true. That's the whole point(= the only important fact).那根本不是事实,其他一切都不重要。◆I know it won't cost very much but that's not the point.我知道不会花多少钱,但那并不重要。 see also to the point ⇨ relevant■core [singular] the most important part of a problem, activity or set of ideas(问题、活动或观点的)核心,要点,精髓◆This report goes to the core of the argument.这篇报道直指争论的核心。◆Maths, English and science are the core subjects(= subjects that all the students have to do).数学、英语和自然科学是核心科目。◆What are the core activities of the job?这项工作主要做什么?■heart [singular] the most important part of a problem(问题的)核心,重点◆Cost is at the heart of the matter for the Government.对政府而言,核心问题是费用。◆The committee's report went to the heart of the government's dilemma.委员会的报告直指政府窘境的实质。 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指问题的核心,尤指道德或情感问题的核心,尤用于构成短语the heart of the matter/problem(事实/问题的核心)。core用于以较理性和明智的方式看待的问题,还指教育方面最重要的科目,或商务领域最核心的活动。还可以像形容词一样用于另一名词前◆the core subjects / curriculum / activities / business核心科目/课程/活动/业务◆the heart subjects/curriculum/activities/business■body [singular] the main part of sth, especially a building, vehicle or book or article(尤指建筑、车辆、书或文章的)主体,主要部分◆the body of the plane(= the central part where the seats are)飞机机身◆There are some references in the main body of the text.课文正文中有几处谈到这一问题。■crux [singular] the most important point about a situation(情形的)症结,关键◆Now we come to the crux of the matter.现在我们来谈事情的症结。■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.这些画将成为一批新藏品的核心。◆It was this cluster of houses which formed the nucleus of the village.这些挤在一起的房子构成村子的中心。ⓘ 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最常指某地或某展览最重要的部分,或某群体中的核心人物。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.这两个词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(用手指或物体)指,指向◆It's rude to point!用手指人很不礼貌啊!◆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.“你叫什么名字?”他用钢笔指着那孩子问。◆She pointed in my direction.她指向我这边。◆She pointed her finger in my direction.她手指指向我这边。ⓘ Point can also be used with an adverb or preposition to mean 'to show sb which way to go'. * point还可以与副词或介词连用,意为“给某人指路”◆Could you point me in the right direction for the bus station?请问公共汽车站是哪个方向?◆A series of yellow arrows pointed the way to the reception desk.一系列黄色箭头指往接待处。■show [transitive] to point to sth so that sb can see where or what it is指给(某人)看;指出◆He showed me our location on the map.他在地图上指给我看我们所在的位置。◆Show me which picture you drew.指给我看哪幅画是你画的。 see also show ⇨ take2