词组 | point out |
释义 | Idiom point someone or something out Theme: IDENTIFICATION to select or indicate someone or something (from a group).Everyone pointed the error out.She pointed the thief out to the police officer.She pointed out the boy who took her purse. Idiom point outpoint out (something) to show or talk about something so others will notice it.Angela pointed out some spelling errors in my paper.Researchers point out that fish contain a type of fat that is good for you.We didn't notice the spout of a whale until another passenger on the ship pointed it out. Phr V point out points, pointing, pointed point out sb/sth or point sb/sth out to make a person notice someone or something, usually by telling them where they are or by holding up one of your fingers towards themoften + toIf you see her you must point her out to me.I'd made one or two mistakes that she pointed out to me. point out sth or point sth out to tell someone a fact that they did not already know, especially one that is important in the present discussion or situationoften + thatI pointed out that long term this would undoubtedly cost us more.He was careful to point out the possible disadvantages of the new system. sometimes + toI'd never noticed that about her till you pointed it out to me. point out1. To bring attention to someone or something. A noun or pronoun can be used between "point" and "out." She always points out my mistakes in front of the boss to make me look bad. Oh, that's interesting. I never would have noticed if you hadn't pointed it out. I'd just like to point out that Regina deserves most of the credit for the design—I just helped her revise it. 2. To identify someone or something within a group or crowd. A noun or pronoun can be used between "point" and "out." The witness came to the police station and pointed the suspect out from a lineup. Just point out which ones you want and I'll wrap them up for you. point someone or something outto select or indicate someone or something (from a group). Everyone pointed the error out. She pointed out the boy who took her purse. point outIdentify or bring to notice, as in He pointed out the oldest buildings in the city, or She pointed out an error in our reasoning. [Late 1400s] point outv. To bring something to the attention of others; indicate something: No one likes him because he always points out everyone's mistakes. As we drove by her old house, she pointed it out to me. |
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