- [countable]
a thing that somebody says or writes giving their opinion or stating a fact 論點；觀點；見解 She made several interesting points in the article. 她在文章中提出了幾個有趣的觀點。 I take your point (= understand and accept what you are saying). 我贊同你的看法。 He's just saying that to prove a point (= to show his idea is right). 他那樣說只是爲了證明他的看法。 OK, you've made your point! 好了，你已經把話說清楚了！
Extra ExamplesTopics Opinion and argumenta1He had trouble getting his point across. 他難以說清自己的想法。 I do agree with her final point. 我的確同意她的最後一個觀點。 She banged on the table to emphasize her point. 她啪地拍了一下桌子以強調自己的觀點。 They argued the point for hours. 這一點他們爭論了好幾個小時了。 She had clearly won her point. 她顯然赢得了她的觀點。 There are many important points made throughout the book. 整本書有許多重要的觀點。 There are two key points to remember. 有兩點需要記住。 We have three main points of concern. 我們有三個主要關注點。 The author makes a similar point about American farmers. 作者對美國農民提出了類似的觀點。 Cost was another important point raised at the meeting. 成本是會上提出的另一個重要問題。 She gave further examples to illustrate her point. 她舉了更多的例子來說明她的觀點。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- excellent
- good
- interesting
- …
- have
- see
- take
- …
- a case in point
- the point at issue
- a point of agreement
- …
- [countable] (usually the point)
the main or most important idea in something 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. 關鍵是看病不該等那麽長時間。 I wish he would get to the point (= say it quickly). 但願他快點說正題。 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，還是等到今天晚上比較好。 ‘There won’t be anywhere to park.’ ‘Oh, that’s a (good) point.’ (= I had not thought of that) “會找不到地方停車。” “嗯，還真是。” It just isn't true. That's the whole point (= the only important fact). 最重要的是，那根本不是事實。 I thought the whole point was getting the same amount done with less effort. 我認爲重點是用更少的努力完成同樣的工作量。 ‘He's been married before.’ ‘That's beside the point’ (= not important). “他結過婚。” “那不重要。” I know it won't cost very much but that's not the point (= not the important thing). 我知道那花不了多少錢，但這不是重點。 - point behind something
The point behind the film was to help people understand the motivations of the criminals. 這部電影的主旨是幫助人們理解罪犯的動機。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- basic
- come to
- get to
- get
- …
- beside the point
- to the point
- more to the point
- [uncountable, singular]
the purpose or aim of something 意圖；目的；理由 What's the point of all this violence? 這些暴行的意圖何在？ ‘Why don't you try again?’ ‘What's the point?’ “你爲什麽不再試一次？“這有什麽意義，”。 The point of the lesson is to compare the two countries. 本課的目的是比較這兩個國家。 - point of doing something
I don't see the point of doing it all again. 我就不明白，再做一次有什麽意義。 - point in doing something
There's no point in getting angry. 發火是沒有用的。
Synonyms purposepurpose- aim
- intention
- plan
- point
- idea
- purpose what something is supposed to achieve; what somebody is trying to achieve:
Our campaign’s main purpose is to raise money. 我們這次活動的主要目的是募款。
- aim what somebody is trying to achieve; what something is supposed to achieve:
She went to London with the aim of finding a job. 她去倫敦是爲了找工作。 Our main aim is to increase sales in Europe. 我們的主要目標是增加在歐洲的銷售量。
purpose or aim? 用 purpose 還是 aim？ - intention what you intend to do:
I have no intention of going to the wedding. 我無意去參加婚禮。 She’s full of good intentions but they rarely work out. 她雖然處處出於善意，卻很少行的通。
- plan what you intend to do or achieve:
There are no plans to build new offices. 現在沒有建新辦公樓的計劃。
intention or plan? 用 intention 還是 plan？ - point (rather informal
) the purpose or aim of something: 指意圖、目的、理由： What’s the point of all this violence? 這些暴行的意圖何在？ The point of the lesson is to compare the two countries. 本課的目的是比較這兩個國家。
- idea (rather informal
) the purpose of something; somebody’s aim: 指目的、意圖： The whole idea of going was so that we could meet her new boyfriend. 我們去的唯一目的就是要見她的新男朋友。 What’s the idea behind this? 這背後的意圖是什麽？
point or idea? 用 point 還是 idea？ - with the purpose/aim/intention/idea of doing something
- somebody’s intention/plan to do something
- to have a(n) purpose/aim/intention/plan/point
- to achieve/fulfil a(n) purpose/aim
Extra ExamplesI didn't get the point of the story. 我不明白這個故事想要說明什麽。 I don't see the point in arguing. 我不明白爭論有什麽意思。 It doesn't have any point to it. 這沒有任何意義。 There's absolutely no point in complaining now. 現在抱怨已完全沒有用了。 What's the point of worrying? 擔憂有什麽用呢？
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- whole
- have
- see
- get
- …
- point in
- point of
- [countable]
a particular detail or fact 具體細節（或事實） Can you explain that point again? 你能再解釋一下那一點嗎？ Summarize the main points of the argument. 總結論點的要點。 I should like to highlight the key points. 我想強調一下要點。 An important point has been missed out. 遺漏了一個要點。 You raise an interesting point. 你提出了一個有趣的觀點。
Extra ExamplesThere are one or two points that aren't yet clear. 有一兩點還不清楚。 He summarized all the salient points of the case. 他總結了這個案件的所有要點。 the major selling point of the line 該品種的主要賣點 There is only one point of difference between the two models. 這兩個型號只有一點不同。 The committee recommended a number of action points to avoid such problems in the future. 委員會建議了幾項行動計劃以便將來避免這類問題。 The book's main point of interest is the insight into her early life. 這本書的主要興趣在於對她早年生活的洞察。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- finer
- good
- strong
- …
- a point of difference
- a point of interest
- [countable]
a particular quality or feature that somebody/something has 特點；特性；特征 Tact is not one of her strong points. 她不善於圓通處事。 Read the manual to learn the program's finer points (= small details). 讀一下指南，以了解這一程序的細節。 Living in Scotland has its good points but the weather is not one of them. 在蘇格蘭生活有其優點，但天氣不好。 One of the hotel's plus points (= good features) is that it is very central. 這個旅館的一大優點是它位於市中心。 There is not a single weak point in his essay. 他的文章沒有一個弱點。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- finer
- good
- strong
- …
- a point of difference
- a point of interest
- [countable]
a particular time or stage of development 時刻；關頭；瞬間；階段 We had reached the point when there was no money left. 我們曾落到身無分文的地步。 - at/on the point of something
The climber was at the point of death when they found him. 那個登山者被人發現的時候已奄奄一息了。 - at one, some, this, etc. point
At one point he looked like winning. 他一度接近勝利。 Many people suffer from mental illness at some point in their lives. 許多人在人生的某個階段都會得精神疾病。 At this point in time we just have to wait. 到這種時刻，我們只好等待了。 At this point I don't care what you decide to do. 到這個時候，我不在乎你決定要怎麽做了。 - up to/until that point
Up to that point we were living in London. 在那之前，我們住在倫敦。
Extra ExamplesI've reached the point (= in a book, etc.) where his father is dying. 我讀到他父親臨終的部份了。 There comes a point in most people's lives when they want to settle down. 大多數人在一生中的某個階段都會想安定下來。 by the time the movie has reached its halfway point 電影演到一半的時候 We worked all night to the point of collapse. 我們幹了一個通宵，都快崩潰了。 to fill a bag to bursting point 幾乎將袋子撐破 well below its financial break-even point 遠低於其財務盈虧平衡點 At that point in time, I didn't have children, so was free to travel. 在那個時間點，我沒有孩子，所以可以自由旅行。 This is definitely a critical point in my life right now. 現在絕對是我一生中決定性的時刻。 One in eight American women will develop breast cancer at some point in her life. 八分之一的美國女性在一生中的某個時候會患上乳腺癌。 I shall save some money each month from this point onwards. 從現在起，我每個月都會存些錢。 At some point, the children are going to be hungry. 在某個時候，孩子們會餓的。 Let me know if you want to talk at any point. 如果你想談談，随時告訴我。 Beyond a certain point, personal wealth should be used to make a difference to society. 超越某一點，個人財富應該用來對社會有所作爲。 Up until that point, he had never left the village. 在那之前，他從未離開過這個村莊。 I understand her feelings up to a certain point. 在某種程度上，我理解她的感受。 When it came to the point where they were not satisfied, they left. 到了他們不滿意的地步，就走了。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- high
- low
- halfway
- …
- get to
- reach
- come
- at a/the point
- on the point of
- to the point of
- …
- a point in time
- the point of no return
- [countable]
a particular place or area 某地方；地點 I'll wait for you at the meeting point in the arrivals hall. 我將在到港大廳的迎接處等你。 the point at which the river divides 河流分叉點 Draw a line from point A to point B. 從 A 點到 B 點畫一條線。 No parking beyond this point. 請勿越界停車。
Synonyms placeplacesee also entry point, focal point, jumping-off point, pressure point, rallying point, three-point turn, touch point, trig point, vanishing point, vantage point- site
- area
- position
- point
- location
- scene
- spot
- venue
- place a particular point, area, city, town, building, etc., especially one used for a particular purpose or where a particular thing happens:
This would be a good place for a picnic. 這可是個野餐的好地方。
- site the place where something, especially a building, is or will be located; a place where something happened or that is used for a particular purpose:
They’ve chosen a site for the new school. 他們爲新學校選了校址。
- area a part of a room, building or particular space that is used for a special purpose; a particular place on an object:
the hotel reception area 旅館接待處 Move the cursor to a blank area on the screen. 把光標移至電腦屏幕的空白區。
- position the place where a person or thing is located; the place where somebody/something is meant to be:
From his position at the top of the hill, he could see the harbour. 他在山頭那個位置可以俯瞰海港。
- point a particular place within an area, where something happens or is supposed to happen:
the point at which the river divides 河流分岔點
- location a place where something happens or exists, especially a place that is not named or not known:
The company is moving to a new location. 公司準備遷移新址。
- scene a place where something happens, especially something unpleasant:
the scene of the accident 事故現場
- spot a particular point or area, especially one that has a particular character or where something particular happens:
The lake is one of the local beauty spots. 這個湖是當地的一個風景點。
- venue
the place where people meet for an organized event such as a performance or sports event. 指演出、體育比賽等的聚會地點、場館、會場
- at a place/site/position/point/location/scene/spot/venue
- in a(n) place/area/position/location/venue
- the place/site/point/location/spot/venue where…
- the right place/site/position/location/spot/venue
- a central site/position/location/venue
- the/somebody’s/something’s exact/precise place/site/position/point/location/spot
Extra ExamplesThis website is an excellent beginning point for any pianist. 這個網站對任何彈鋼琴的人都是一個非常好的入門。 Baja California is the crossing point for most illegal immigrants to the US. 大多數非法移民到美國的人把下加利福尼亞作爲一個過境點。 a convenient midway point between Memphis and St. Louis 孟菲斯和聖路易斯之間一個方便的中途點 an excellent entrance point into Glacier National Park 冰川國家公園的絕佳入口 one stopping point on their tour of the shrines 他們聖地之旅的一個停靠點 pressures points on the foot 足部壓覺點 the starting and ending point for most safaris 大多數遠征隊的起點和終點 We were past the halfway point of the race. 我們已經過了比賽的中點。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- central
- focal
- fixed
- …
- arrive at
- reach
- provide
- …
- a point of contact
- a point of reference
- [countable]
one of the marks of direction around a compass （羅盤上的）羅經點，方位點 the points of the compass (= N, S, E, W, etc.) 羅盤上的羅經點
see also cardinal points - [countable] (abbreviation pt)
an individual unit that adds to a score in a game or sports competition 得分；點 to win/lose a point 赢／輸一分 Australia finished 20 points ahead. 澳大利亞隊終局領先 20 分。 - point for (doing) something
Players score points for finding words not found by any other player. 玩家找到其他玩家找不到的單詞就得分。 You get bonus points for answering the mystery question. 回答神秘問題可獲得加分。 - on points
They won on points (= by scoring more points rather than by completely defeating their opponents). 他們以點數取勝。
Extra ExamplesTopics Sports: ball and racket sportsa2I'm deducting a point from the total score. 我正從總分中扣除一分。 It's set point to Zverev. 它是澤維雷夫的定點。 Name the film and, for a bonus point, name the actress. 說出電影名字，說出女演員的名字還有獎勵分。 Points are awarded to the winner of each round. 每一輪的優勝者都得到獎勵分。 She's averaged 19 points per game in her last seven games. 在她最後七場比賽中，她平均每場得 19 分。 a personal tally of 28 points 28 點的個人得分 Last season he scored 27 goals and 24 points. 上賽季他進了27個球，得了24分。 You get 20 points every time you collect a set of cards. 每次收一套卡得20分。 The team won with a two point lead 8-6. 該隊以8比6領先兩分獲勝。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- match
- set
- bonus
- …
- tally
- accumulate
- earn
- gain
- …
- beat somebody on points
- win on points
- [countable]
a mark or unit on a scale of measurement （單位）點；標度 Extra ExamplesHis popularity rose by 18 points in public opinion polls. 民意調查顯示他的支持率上升了 18 個點。 The Nikkei index rose 710 points to 14894. 日經指數上升了 710 點，升至 14894 點。 The index was down only 4.6 points at the close. 收盤時指數只下降了 4.6 點。 The product sold at about a $100 price point. 該産品售出的價格點大約是 100 美元。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- basis
- percentage
- be up
- go up
- improve
- …
- about five, ten, etc. points
- around five, ten, etc. points
- only five, ten, etc. points
- …
- [countable]
a unit of credit towards an award or benefit 對着；朝向 Applicants are awarded points on criteria such as education, skills and knowledge of English. 申請者根據教育、技能和英語知識等標準獲得分數。 Let children trade their earned points for privileges, like extra playtime. 讓孩子們用他們赢得的積分換取特權，比如額外的遊戲時間。
- [countable]
the sharp, thin end of something 尖端；尖頭 
the point of a pencil/knife/pin 鉛筆／刀／大頭針尖
Extra ExamplesShe pressed so hard that the point of the pencil made a hole in the paper. 她太使勁了，鉛筆尖兒把紙都戳破了。 Use the point of a knife to remove the seeds. 用刀尖去籽。 They are so small that several of them could easily fit on the point of a pin. 它們很小，幾個可以很容易地放在大頭針的尖端。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- fine
- sharp
- [countable] (also Point)
a narrow piece of land that stretches into the sea 岬角；尖地；海角 - [countable]
a small round mark used in writing, especially the mark that separates a whole number from the part that comes after it 小數點；點 two point six (2.6) 二點六 a decimal point 小數點 We broadcast on ninety-five point nine (95.9) FM. 我們以調頻 95.9 播音。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- decimal
- exclamation
- bullet
- …
- [countable]
a very small dot of light or colour 光點；色點 - [countable] (British English)
a place in a wall, etc. where a piece of equipment can be connected to electricity （電源）插座 a power/shaver/telephone point 電源／剃須刀／電話插座
- points(also pointes)[plural](also pointe [uncountable])
the hard tops of the toes of a kind of shoe that a ballet dancer balances on 尖端；尖頭 - points[plural] (British English)(North American English switch [countable])
a piece of track at a place where a railway line divides that can be moved to allow a train to change tracks 轉轍器；道岔；尖軌 - [uncountable]
a unit of measurement for the size of letters in printing or on a computer screen, etc. （印刷物或計算機屏幕上字體大小的單位）點，磅值
opinion/fact看法；事實
main idea要點
purpose目的
detail細節
quality素質
time時間
place地方
direction方向
in competition競賽
measurement計量
sharp end尖兒
land土地
punctuation標點
of light/colour光；色
for electricity電
in ballet芭蕾舞
on railway track鐵軌
size of letters字符大小
Word OriginMiddle English: the noun partly from Old French point, from Latin punctum ‘something that is pricked’, giving rise to the senses ‘unit, mark, point in space or time’; partly from Old French pointe, from Latin puncta ‘pricking’, giving rise to the senses ‘sharp tip, promontory’. The verb is from Old French pointer, and in some senses from the English noun.
Idioms
belabour the point
- (formal)
to repeat an idea, argument, etc. many times to emphasize it, especially when it has already been mentioned or understood 一再強調觀點（或論點等） I don’t want to belabour the point, but it’s vital you understand how important this is. 我不想過分強調這一點，但你必須明白這有多重要。
a case in point
a clear example of the problem, situation, etc. that is being discussed 明證；恰當的例證 Many professions feel they deserve higher pay, and nurses are a case in point. 許多行業的從業人員覺得他們應該得到更高的報酬，護士就是很好的例子。
the finer points of something
the more complicated or detailed aspects of something 意圖；目的；理由 She seems at ease discussing the finer points of foreign policy. 她似乎很樂意討論外交政策的細節。 He learnt the finer points of cricket during a trip to London. 他在一次倫敦之旅中學會了板球的精髓。
if/when it comes to the point
in point of fact
labour the point
to continue to repeat or explain something that has already been said and understood 一再重複，反複解釋（已說明的事） I understand what you’re saying—there’s no need to labour the point. 我理解你說的話——沒必要一再解釋了。
make a point of doing something
a moot point/question
- (British English, North American English)
a matter about which there may be difference of opinion or a lack of understanding 懸而未決的事；有爭議的問題 Whether this should be enforced by law or not is a moot point. 這是否應該由法律強制執行還沒有定論。
more to the point
not to put too fine a point on it
on point (North American English)
on the point of doing something
to be close to doing something; to be going to do something very soon 在做某件事上： 接近做某事； 即將做某事
point of contact
a point of departure
a place where a journey starts 出發點 - (formal)
an idea, a theory or an event that is used to start a discussion, an activity, etc. 抛磚引玉的事物；起點 The author takes Freud's dream theories as the point of departure for his essay. 作者以弗洛伊德的釋夢理論作爲他論文的出發點。
a point of honour
a thing that somebody considers to be very important for their honour or reputation 事關名譽的大事
the point of no return
the time when you must continue with what you have decided to do, because it is not possible to get back to an earlier situation 欲罷不能的時刻；已無退路；不可能回頭 We have passed the point of no return. 我們已經過了不歸路。
point taken
used to say that you accept that somebody else is right when they have disagreed with you or criticized you （接受相反的意見）同意，好吧，算你有理
score a point/points (off/against/over somebody)
to show that you are better than somebody, especially by making clever remarks, for example in an argument （尤指在辯論等活動中機靈地）駁倒，挫敗 He was always trying to score points off his teachers. 他總是試圖從老師那裏扣分。
a sore point
stretch a point
to allow or do something that is not usually acceptable, especially because of a particular situation 破例；通融 I was hoping they would stretch a point and let me stay on for a while. 我希望他們能延長一個點，讓我呆一會兒。
to the point
expressed in a simple, clear way without any extra information or feelings 簡明恰當；簡潔中肯 Extra ExamplesHis remarks were brief and to the point. 他的話簡明扼要。
to the point of (doing) something
up to a (certain) point