point

• Существительное, обозначающее конкретное место, точку или позицию; острый или заострённый конец; или идея, факт или мнение, выраженное.

A noun referring to a particular spot, place, or position; a sharp or tapering end; or an idea, fact, or opinion expressed.

1. A1formal

   The thin, sharp end of something like a needle, pencil, or weapon.

   Острое окончание

   • The point of the knife was very sharp.
   • He pricked his finger on the point of the rose thorn.
   • The pencil needs a new point.

   Синонимыbarbextremitynibprongspiketip

2. Location or positionA1formal

   A particular place or position.

   Место или позиция

   • The meeting point is at the main entrance.
   • We reached the highest point of the mountain.
   • The boiling point of water is 100 degrees Celsius.

   Синонимыlocalitylocationplacepositionsitespot

3. Idea or purposeA2informal

   The main idea, purpose, or essential part of an argument or story.

   Суть

   • What's the point of this discussion?
   • You missed the whole point of the joke.
   • That's a good point you make there.

   Синонимыcorecruxessencegistimportmattermeaningpurportsubjectthrust

4. Score in gameA1formal

   A unit of scoring in a game or competition.

   Очко

   • She scored three points in the basketball game.
   • The team is leading by five points.
   • Each correct answer gives you one point.

   Синонимыcountmarkscoretally

• Глагол, обозначающий направление внимания на что-либо путём вытягивания пальца или предмета, или указание направления.

A verb used to indicate directing attention to something by extending a finger or object, or indicating a direction.

1. Direct attentionA1formal

   To direct someone's attention toward something by extending a finger or object.

   Указывать

   • She pointed at the bird in the tree.
   • He pointed to the map to show the location.
   • The teacher pointed to the correct answer on the board.

   Синонимыdirectgestureindicateshowsignal

2. Indicate directionA2formal

   To aim or direct something, such as a weapon or device, toward a target.

   Указывать направление

   • He pointed the camera at the sunset.
   • The guard pointed his gun at the intruder.
   • Point the remote control at the TV to change the channel.

   Синонимыaimdirectfocuslevelsighttrain

3. Aim or intendB1formal

   To direct or aim toward a particular goal or purpose.

   Указывать

   • All roads point to Rome.
   • The evidence points to his guilt.
   • Her actions point toward a career in medicine.

   Синонимыaimdirectfocusleveltargettrain

Фразовые вариантыpoint outpoint up