「point」作為動詞，核心概念是將注意力引向某個特定方向、位置或細節。
用手指或物體指示
EN: to show the direction or position of something by extending a finger or an object
翻譯: 用手指或物體指出方向或位置
瞄準或對準
EN: to aim or direct something at a target
翻譯: 將某物瞄準或對準目標
指出或強調
EN: to mention something in order to emphasize it or draw attention to it
翻譯: 提及某事以強調或引起注意
朝向某個方向
EN: to face or be directed towards a particular direction
翻譯: 面朝或指向某個特定方向
小提醒：注意「point out」是常用片語，意為「指出」，後面常接名詞或子句，例如「She pointed out the mistake.（她指出了錯誤。）」
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1. to show the direction or position of something by extending a finger or other object
用手指或物體指出方向或位置
She pointed to the map to show us where we were.
她指向地圖，告訴我們所在的位置。
Can you point to the exit?
你能指出出口在哪裡嗎？
He pointed his finger at the sign.
他用手指指向那個標誌。
2. to aim or direct something at a target
將某物瞄準或對準目標
He pointed the camera at the beautiful sunset.
他將相機對準美麗的日落。
Never point a gun at anyone.
絕對不要把槍口對準任何人。
The satellite dish is pointed towards the south.
衛星天線是朝南對準的。
3. to suggest or indicate that something is likely to happen or is true
暗示或表明某事可能發生或是真的
All the evidence points to him being the culprit.
所有證據都指向他就是罪犯。
Her symptoms point to a common cold.
她的症狀顯示是普通感冒。
The data points towards a significant increase in sales.
數據顯示銷售額將有顯著增長。
4. to face or be directed in a particular direction
面向或朝向某個特定方向
The arrow on the sign points left.
標誌上的箭頭指向左邊。
Make sure the logo points upwards.
確保標誌是朝上的。
The compass needle always points north.
指南針的指針永遠指向北方。
5. to make the tip of something sharp
使某物的尖端變尖銳
He pointed the pencil with a sharpener.
他用削鉛筆機把鉛筆削尖。
The carpenter pointed the end of the wooden stake.
木匠把木樁的末端削尖了。
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| point + at/to/towards + noun | 指向（某物或方向） | He pointed at the map to show us the location. (他指向地圖，告訴我們位置。) |
| point + out + noun/that-clause | 指出，指明 | She pointed out the mistake in my calculation. (她指出了我計算中的錯誤。) |
| point + noun + at/towards + noun | 將（某物）瞄準或對準 | The soldier pointed his rifle at the target. (士兵將他的步槍瞄準目標。) |
| point + to/towards + noun (as evidence/reason) | 表明，暗示（作為證據或原因） | All the evidence points to him being the culprit. (所有證據都表明他是罪犯。) |
| point + adverb/preposition (e.g., up, down, ahead) | （方向）指向… | The signpost points left to the city center. (路標指向左邊通往市中心。) |
| be pointed (passive) | 被指向；被瞄準 | The camera was pointed directly at the stage. (攝影機直接對準了舞台。) |
對比例句： EN: She pointed at the map to show me our exact location. 翻譯: 她指著地圖，告訴我我們確切的位置。
EN:All the evidence points to a system failure.
翻譯:所有證據都指向系統故障。
EN:He pointed at the man who took his bag.
翻譯:他指著那個拿走他包包的男人。
EN:The teacher pointed out several mistakes in my report.
翻譯:老師指出了我報告中的幾個錯誤。
一般來說，指具體近物用 point at，指方向或抽象原因用 point to，而指出事實或細節則用 point out。
point vs indicate
「point」通常指用具體動作（如手指、工具）或言語直接指出；「indicate」則更正式、抽象，常用於顯示資訊、跡象或方向。
point vs direct
「point」側重於指出方向或位置；「direct」則包含引導、指揮或管理整個過程的意味。
point vs aim
「point」強調使物體尖端對準某方向；「aim」則帶有目的性，常與射擊、目標或意圖相關。
用於引述或轉述他人的話，常與「out」連用，表示直接引用。 EN: He pointed out, "We need to finish this by Friday." 翻譯: 他指出：「我們必須在週五前完成。」
EN:As she pointed out, the instructions were unclear.
翻譯:正如她所指出的，說明並不清楚。
用於強調說話者正要陳述的重點或核心論據。 EN: Look, the point is we can't afford to wait any longer. 翻譯: 聽著，重點是我們不能再等下去了。
EN:My point is, we should have been told about this earlier.
翻譯:我的意思是，這件事應該早點告訴我們。
在思考或組織語言時，作為短暫的停頓填充詞，類似「呃」、「那個」。 EN: It's just... the point is... I don't think it's a good idea. 翻譯: 只是…重點是…我不認為這是個好主意。
EN:Well, the point I'm trying to make is that we need more data.
翻譯:嗯，我想說的重點是我們需要更多數據。
正式寫作注意：上述口語用法，尤其是「停頓填充」和過於口語化的「語氣強調」（如 "Look, the point is..."），在正式報告、學術論文或商業書信中應避免使用，建議改用更直接、結構清晰的陳述方式。
point out
point out [sth] / point [sth] out
指出、指明
point to
point to [sth]
指向、表明、暗示
point at
point at [sb/sth]
指著（某人或某物）
point towards
point towards [sth]
朝向、指向；顯示…的趨勢
point the way
point the way (to/towards [sth])
指明方向、指出道路
point a/the finger
point a/the finger (at [sb])
指責、歸咎
×He pointed the picture on the wall.
✓He pointed at/to the picture on the wall.
「point」作為「指向」時，通常需要介系詞（at/to）來連接指向的目標，不能直接接名詞。
×I want to point out that problem.
✓I want to point out the problem.
「point out」是片語動詞，意思是「指出」，後面直接接要指出的「事物」（名詞或名詞子句），不需要使用「that」來引導名詞。但可以用「that」引導一個完整的子句，例如：I want to point out that this is a problem.
×The evidence points that he is guilty.
✓The evidence points to his guilt. / The evidence points to him being guilty.
「point」作「顯示、表明」解時，常用「point to」或「point towards」來連接所指的結論或可能性，不能直接接「that」子句。
×There's no point to argue about it.
✓There's no point in arguing about it.
表達「做某事沒有意義」時，固定使用「There's no point in + V-ing」的句型，介系詞用「in」，後面接動名詞。
×Can you point me the station?
✓Can you point me to/towards the station? / Can you point out the station to me?
請求別人「指出」某物或某方向給你時，若用「point」，需要完整的介系詞片語（point someone to/towards...）。更常見的用法是使用「point out」（指出某物給某人看）。
×The needle is pointing north direction.
✓The needle is pointing north. / The needle is pointing in a northerly direction.
「point」表示「指向某個方位」時，可以直接接方位名詞（north, south, east, west, up, down 等），不需要再加「direction」。若要強調「方向」，則用「point in the ... direction」或「point in a ... direction」。