:a useful suggestion about how to do or understand something better建议;提示;暗示
She got some pointers [=hints, tips] about the use of commas.她得到了一些有关逗号使用的建议。
Let me give you a few pointers on managing a successful business.在管理成功企业方面,我给你提几点建议。
2
British:a sign that shows the condition or existence of something:indicator标志;迹象
The latest data gives a pointer to the economy's overall growth.最新数据显示出经济总体增长的迹象。
This may be a pointer to a very serious problem.这可能表明出现了非常严重的问题。
3
:a thin stick that a person uses to show people where to look on a screen, map, etc.指示杆;指示棒
4
computers:a small object (such as an arrow or cursor) that is moved on a computer screen by a mouse and that is used to make selections or change where work is being done光标
5
:a large dog that has long ears and short hair and that is trained to work with hunters by finding and pointing toward hunted animals with its head and body(指示猎物的)指示猎犬
Pointers plural: the two stars in the Big Dipper a line through which points to the North Star
b
: one that points out
especially: a rod used to direct attention
c
: a computer memory address that contains another address (as of desired data)
2
: any of various large, strong, slender gundogs that hunt by scent and indicate the presence of game by pointing (see pointentry 2 sense 4b)
specifically: any of an English breed of agile, muscular dogs having a short, smooth coat that is usually white with patches of liver, pale yellow, black, or orange and a moderately long tapered tail see also german shorthaired pointer, german wirehaired pointer
Let me give you a few pointers on managing a successful business. The latest data gives a pointer to the economy's overall growth. This may be a pointer to a very serious problem.
Recent Examples on the WebBench points to start the second quarter, including a three-pointer from Nia Clouden and two from DiJonai Carrington, maintained a 15-point lead for the Sun. Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 16 June 2022 One memorable moment of the Bulls early dominance was in a close-out Game 6 of the NBA Finals, when forward Horace Grant kicked the ball out to guard John Paxson for a game-winning three pointer. Damon Brooks Jr. And Toyloy Brown Iii, USA TODAY, 15 June 2022 But instead of accepting it and playing defense, Paul and Booker continued to complain and Mavericks forward Dorian Finney-Smith was left open for a 3 pointer. Kent Somers, The Arizona Republic, 7 May 2022 Antetokounmpo found Allen with a nice pass in the closing seconds of the third quarter for Allen's sixth three-pointer that pushed the Bucks' lead u to 90-74. Ben Steele, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2022 The basketball left Stanley Johnson’s right hand, floated toward the basket from the corner and settled into the net for a three-pointer. Broderick Turnerstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2022 In line with the day’s two-purses-are-better-than-one trend, a tartan Vivienne Westwood bag dangled off her pointer finger. André-naquian Wheeler, Vogue, 30 Aug. 2022 Then, using your right pointer finger, close the left nostril and exhale through the right. Emilia Benton, SELF, 4 Aug. 2022 The picture featured Onyx — whom Azalea shares with ex-boyfriend Playboi Carti — wearing a gray t-shirt featuring Toy Story‘s Buzz Lightyear and Woody, grey shorts and white sneakers and holding up his pointer finger for his mother. Starr Bowenbank, Billboard, 27 July 2022 See More
1advice/indications建議;提示ADJECTIVE | VERB + POINTER | PREPOSITION | PHRASESADJECTIVE➤good, important好點子;重要的線索▸➤clear, obvious明顯的提示▸➤practical, useful實用的建議;有用的主意VERB + POINTER➤give (sb), offer (sb), provide (sb with)(給某人)出點子◇He offered a few pointers on starting your own business.關於自主創業,他出了幾個點子。➤get得到建議◇I was trying to get some pointers on what I should do.我在設法得到一些我該做什麼的建議。PREPOSITION➤pointer for針對⋯的建議◇The examiner's comments include pointers for future study.考官的評論包括對以後學習的建議。➤pointer on關於⋯的建議◇Here are a few pointers on designing such facilities.這裏是關於設計這些設施的幾點建議。➤pointer to⋯的暗示◇His symptoms gave no obvious pointer to a possible diagnosis.對他的症狀無法作出明確的診斷。➤pointer towards/toward⋯的建議◇pointers towards / toward a new political agenda對新政治議程的建議PHRASES➤a pointer to the future預示將來的標記pointer
noun²
2sth used for pointing指針ADJECTIVE➤mouse鼠標光標◇Move the mouse pointer to the menu bar.將鼠標光標移到菜單欄。➤laser激光筆◇She used a laser pointer during her presentation.她在做演示時使用了激光筆。