| 词组 | point out |
| 释义 | show • point to • point at • point out - All these coats look the same to me. Point to the one that belongs to you. (Not *Show (to) the one*, but we can say Show me the one) - It's rude to point at people. (Not *point to* *show (to)*) (pointing involves the use of the index finger: at after a verb often suggests aggression: aim at, stare at, throw at, etc.) - You'll pass a signpost pointing to Sutton. (Not *pointing at* *showing (to)*) (point to for direction) - Point out the road we're looking for on the map. (preferable to point at/to) (point out (to) = identify: Point her out to me please.) - I'll show you my car. (Not *point you to*) (= let you see it in detail, take you over it) |
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