point noun ⇨point (get to the point)⇨factor (an important point)⇨feature (It has its good points.)⇨information (the main points)⇨place1 (a meeting point)⇨purpose (What is the point?)⇨score (win/lose points)⇨time1 (at some point in your life)⇨tip (the point of a knife/pencil)⇨view1 (make your point)⇨beside the point⇨irrelevantadj.⇨to the point⇨relevantadj.⇨up to a point⇨partlyadv.point verb ⇨point (Point to the one you want.)⇨aim (point a gun at sb)⇨suggest (The evidence points to…)
point
noun
point ♦︎ core ♦︎ heart ♦︎ body ♦︎ crux ♦︎ nucleusThese are all words for the most important idea or part of sth.这些词均表示重点、核心。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆at the core / heart / crux of sth◆the main point / core / body of sth◆the very core / heart / crux of sth◆to form the core / heart / body / nucleus of sth◆to make up the core / body of sth◆to get to the point / core / heart / crux (of sth)◆to lie at / go to the core / heart of sth◆the heart / crux of the matter■point [singular] the main or most important idea in sth that is said or done重点；要点；核心问题◆The point is you shouldn't have to wait so long to see a doctor.关键是看病不应等那么长时间。◆I'll come straight to the point: we need more money.我就直说吧：我们还需要钱。◆Do you see my point(= understand)?你明白我的意思吗？◆I think I missed the point(= did not understand).我想我没有听懂。◆You have a point(= your idea is right)－it would be better to wait till this evening.你说的有道理－还是等到今晚比较好。◆'There won't be anywhere to park.' 'Oh, that's a (good) point.'(= I had not thought of that)“会找不到停车的地方。”“嗯，还真是。”◆It just isn't true. That's the whole point(= the only important fact).那根本不是事实，其他一切都不重要。◆I know it won't cost very much but that's not the point.我知道不会花多少钱，但那并不重要。 see also to the point ⇨ relevant■core [singular] the most important part of a problem, activity or set of ideas（问题、活动或观点的）核心，要点，精髓◆This report goes to the core of the argument.这篇报道直指争论的核心。◆Maths, English and science are the core subjects(= subjects that all the students have to do).数学、英语和自然科学是核心科目。◆What are the core activities of the job?这项工作主要做什么？■heart [singular] the most important part of a problem（问题的）核心，重点◆Cost is at the heart of the matter for the Government.对政府而言，核心问题是费用。◆The committee's report went to the heart of the government's dilemma.委员会的报告直指政府窘境的实质。 see also heart ⇨ focusnounNOTE辨析 Core or heart?Heart is used to talk about the most important part of a problem, especially when morality or emotions are involved; it is used especially in the phrase the heart of the matter/problem. Core is used when the problem is seen in more logical or intellectual terms; core is also used to talk about the most important subjects or activities in education or business, and can be used like an adjective before another noun. * heart指问题的核心，尤指道德或情感问题的核心，尤用于构成短语the heart of the matter/problem（事实／问题的核心）。core用于以较理性和明智的方式看待的问题，还指教育方面最重要的科目，或商务领域最核心的活动。还可以像形容词一样用于另一名词前◆the core subjects / curriculum / activities / business核心科目／课程／活动／业务◆the heart subjects/curriculum/activities/business■body [singular] the main part of sth, especially a building, vehicle or book or article（尤指建筑、车辆、书或文章的）主体，主要部分◆the body of the plane(= the central part where the seats are)飞机机身◆There are some references in the main body of the text.课文正文中有几处谈到这一问题。■crux [singular] the most important point about a situation（情形的）症结，关键◆Now we come to the crux of the matter.现在我们来谈事情的症结。■nucleus /ˈnjuːkliəs; NAmEˈnuːkliəs/ [singular] the central part of sth around which other parts are situated or collected核心；中心◆These paintings will form the nucleus of a new collection.这些画将成为一批新藏品的核心。◆It was this cluster of houses which formed the nucleus of the village.这些挤在一起的房子构成村子的中心。ⓘ Nucleus is most often used to talk about the most important part of a place or exhibition, or the most important people within a group. * nucleus最常指某地或某展览最重要的部分，或某群体中的核心人物。
factor
noun
factor ♦︎ point ♦︎ considerationThese are all words for sth that is important or has an effect in a situation.这些词均表示要素、因素。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a factor / consideration in sth◆a / an / the additional / main / major / important / key / vital / chief / crucial / essential / prime factor / point / consideration◆political / practical factors / points / considerations◆economic / environmental factors / considerations◆factors / points / considerations to be taken into account■factor [countable] one of several things that cause or influence sth因素；要素◆The closure of the mine was the single most important factor in the town's decline.矿山关闭是该镇衰落最重要的一个因素。◆Money proved to be the deciding factor.金钱证明是决定性的因素。◆Studies have established that smoking is a risk factor for cancer.研究证实吸烟是导致癌症的危险因素。■point [countable] a fact that sb puts forward as part of an argument论点；观点◆She made several interesting points in the article.她在文章中提出了几个有趣的观点。◆How long it will last is a moot point(= sth which is uncertain or not agreed).那会持续多久还未有定论。ⓘ Sb's point can be their opinion or argument, rather than a simple fact. * sb's point有时可以指某人的见解或论点，而非单纯的事实。 see also point ⇨ view1■consideration / /kənˌsɪdəˈreɪʃn/ / [countable] something that must be thought about when you are planning or deciding sth（作计划或决定时）必须考虑的事（或因素、原因）◆Financial considerations will obviously play a big part.财务因素显然是考虑的重点。 see also concern ⇨ issue
feature
noun
feature ♦︎ characteristic ♦︎ quality ♦︎ property ♦︎ attribute ♦︎ trait ♦︎ pointThese are all words for sth which is typical of sb/sth, especially making them different from others.这些词均表示特征、特点、特性。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a / an essential / desirable / individual feature / characteristic / quality / property / attribute / trait◆a distinctive feature / characteristic / quality / attribute / trait◆a / an important / natural / special / useful feature / characteristic / quality / property / attribute◆a unique feature / characteristic / quality / property◆a common feature / characteristic / property / attribute / trait◆a positive / negative feature / characteristic / quality / attribute / trait◆a human / physical feature / characteristic / quality / attribute / trait◆a psychological / mental characteristic / quality / attribute / trait◆a biological feature / characteristic / property / trait◆to possess / display / share a feature / a characteristic / a quality / a property / an attribute / a trait / ...points◆to show a feature / a characteristic / a quality / an attribute / a trait / ...points◆to exhibit a feature / characteristic / quality / property / trait■feature [countable] something important, interesting or typical of a place or thing特色；特征；特点◆An interesting feature of the city is the old market.这座城市一个吸引人的特色是它古老的市场。◆Teamwork is a key feature of the training programme.团队合作是这项训练计划的重要特点。◆The one redeeming feature of the plan was its low cost to the council.此计划的一个可取之处是市议会承担的费用很低。◆The design has many new built-in safety features.这个设计包含许多新的内置安全装置。ⓘ A feature tends to be sth noticeable, and is usually sth desirable. * feature往往指引人注意的特点，通常是可取之处。■characteristic [countable] a part of a person's character, appearance or behaviour; something typical of a place or thing（人的）品质，特征；特点◆The need to communicate is a key characteristic of human society.需要交流是人类社会最重要的一个特征。◆His melodies have distinguishing characteristics which make them instantly identifiable.他的曲子特征鲜明，一听就能识别出来。◆Personal characteristics, such as age, sex and marital status are taken into account.个人特征，如年龄、性别和婚姻状况等，都要考虑进去。ⓘ A characteristic is usually sth that helps to make sb/sth clearly different from others. * characteristic通常指有助于使某人／某物明显区别于他者之处。■quality [countable, uncountable] a part of a person's character, especially a good one such as the ability to do sth or a good way of behaving; a feature of a thing, especially one that is good and makes it different from sth else（尤指好的）人品，素质；（尤指事物好的）特性，特质◆personal qualities such as honesty and generosity诚实、宽容等个人品质◆It's hard to find people with the right qualities for the job.很难找到素质适合此工作的人选。◆He showed great energy and leadership qualities.他展现出充沛的活力和良好的领导素质。◆The ancient city of Assisi has a wonderful magical quality.阿西西古城有着奇妙的魔力。■property [countable, usually plural] (formalortechnical术语) a feature of a substance or material, especially of its physical form or behaviour（尤指物质的物理形态或活动方式的）性质，特性◆Compare the physical and chemical properties of the two substances.比较一下这两种物质的物理和化学特性。◆The plant is thought to have medicinal properties.这种植物被认为具药用特性。■attribute / /ˈætrɪbjuːt/ / [countable] (ratherformal) a quality or feature of sb/sth, especially one that people think is good（尤指好的）属性，性质，特征◆Patience is an essential attribute for a teacher.耐心是教师极其重要的品质。◆The most basic attribute of all animals is consciousness.所有动物最基本的特征是有知觉。■trait / /treɪt/ / [countable] a particular quality in a person's character that is noticeable and makes them behave in a particular way（个性的）特征，特点◆personality / character traits个性／性格特点◆Awareness of class is a typically British trait.阶层意识是英国人的典型特征。■point [countable, usually plural] a particular quality or feature that sb/sth has特点；特征；特性◆Tact is not one of her strong points.她不善于圆通处事。◆Living in Scotland has its good points but the weather is not one of them.在苏格兰生活有诸多优点，但天气不好。◆One of the hotel's plus points is that it is very central.这家旅馆的一大优点是交通方便。ⓘ Points is often used when you are considering the good and bad qualities of sth.考虑事物的优缺点时常用points。
information
noun
➡ See also the entries for ⇨ figure, ⇨ news and ⇨ situation另见figure条、news条和situation条information ♦︎ data ♦︎ detail ♦︎ fact ♦︎ point ♦︎ material ♦︎ intelligence ♦︎ particular ♦︎ infoThese are all words for things about a situation, person, etc. that you know about, can find out about, or that are true.这些词均表示信息、资料或实情。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆information / data / a detail / a fact / a point / material / intelligence / particulars / info about / relating to sb / sth◆information / data / material / intelligence / info on sb / sth◆information / intelligence / the fact / the point that...◆(an) important information / data / detail / fact / point / material / intelligence / particular / info◆accurate / precise information / data / details / facts / intelligence / info◆(a) detailed information / data / facts / point / material / intelligence / particulars◆hard information / data / facts / intelligence◆(a / an) further / additional information / data / details / fact / point / material / intelligence / particulars / info◆to have information / data / details / the facts / intelligence / particulars / info◆to collect / gather information / data / details / facts / material / intelligence / info◆to get / receive information / data / details / intelligence / info◆to record information / data / details / facts / info◆to give (sb) information / data / details / the facts / particulars / info◆to provide information / data / details / material / particulars / info◆a piece of information / data / intelligence■information [uncountable] things that you know, are told, or can find out about sb/sth信息；消息；情报◆Do you have any information about local buses?你有本地公共汽车的信息吗？◆He is accused of giving false information to the police.他被指控向警方提供假情报。◆Information is stored on their computerized databases.信息存储在他们的电脑数据库里。◆For further information, contact us at the above address.欲知详情，请按上述地址联系我们。◆You can go to the information desk for help.你可以去服务台请求帮助。◆This letter is for information only.这封信仅供参考。 see also inform ⇨ tell1■data [uncountable] information that has been gathered about sth, especially when it is examined and used to find out things or to make decisions; information that is stored on a computer数据；资料；（存储在计算机中的）数据资料◆They are not allowed to hold data on people's private finances.他们不得保存有关人们个人财务状况的资料。◆What methods are you using to interpret the data?你用什么方法解读这些数据？◆There is no hard data to support this theory.没有可靠的数据支持这个理论。◆This is just raw data(= data that has not been examined).这只是原始资料。◆One vital item of data was missing.一条极其重要的数据找不到了。ⓘ Data is usually treated as an uncountable noun, but it is used as a plural noun in technical English, when the singular is datum. * data通常用作不可数名词，但作术语时用作复数名词，其单数形式为datum◆ (technical术语) These data were collected over a period of several months.这些资料是用几个月的时间收集来的。■detail [countable] a small individual piece of information about what sth is like or what needs to be done; a less important piece of information细微之处；细节；枝节◆The expedition was planned down to the last detail.这次探险计划得十分周详。◆He stood still, absorbing every detail of his surroundings.他一动不动地站着，不放过周围环境中的每一个细微之处。◆Oh that's just a detail－we can deal with it later.哦，那只是个枝节问题，我们可以以后处理。◆Sharon will fill you in on the details(= tell you them).莎伦会详细告诉你的。ⓘ Details [plural] are information, especially pieces of practical information about a person, event, service, etc. or the complete information about sth that happened.复数形式的details指详情，尤指关于某人、某个事件、某项服务等的实用性信息或关于发生之事的全部情况◆Our personnel officer will take your details(= take information about you).我们的人事主管会记下你的资料。◆'We had a terrible time.' 'Oh, spare me the details(= I do not want to know all the details)!'“我们倒霉透了。”“哎呀，别给我细说了！” see also detail ⇨ listverb, detailed ⇨ detailed■fact [countable] a thing that is known to be true, especially sth that can be proved（可证实的）事实，真相◆First, let's look at some basic facts about healthy eating.首先，咱们看一下关于健康饮食的一些基本事实。◆I've asked to see all the facts and figures before I make a decision.我已要求查看全部精确资料后再作决定。◆I wish you'd get your facts right!我希望你别把事实搞错！◆The judge ordered both lawyers to stick to the facts.法官要求双方律师不要偏离事实。◆It's time you learnt to face the facts(= accept reality).现在该是你学会正视现实的时候了。◆I know for a fact that he's involved in something illegal.我肯定他卷入了非法活动。 see also fact ⇨ fact, factual ⇨ reliable2■point [countable] a particular detail or fact具体细节（或事实）◆Here are the main points of the news.以下是新闻摘要。◆Could you explain that point again?你能再解释一下那一点吗？◆There are one or two points that aren't yet clear.有一两点还不清楚。■material [uncountable] information or ideas used in books, etc.素材；用以创作的材料（或构想）◆She's collecting material for her next novel.她在为下一部小说收集素材。■intelligence [uncountable] secret information that is collected about enemies or criminals; the people that collect this information（关于敌人或罪犯的）情报；情报人员◆They had obtained secret intelligence about enemy plans.他们得到了有关敌人计划的秘密情报。◆Intelligence sources(= people who give this information) report that a terrorist attack is highly probable.有消息称恐怖分子极有可能会发动袭击。◆He's head of military intelligence.他是军方情报头目。■particular [countable, usually plural] (formal) a fact or detail, especially one that is officially written down（尤指正式记下的）细节，详情◆The police officer took down all the particulars of the burglary.警察记下了入室窃案的详细情况。◆The new contract will be the same in every particular as the old one.新合同与旧合同的各项细节将完全相同。ⓘ Particulars [plural] are written information or details about a property, business, job, etc.复数形式的particulars指关于房产、生意、工作等的书面详细资料◆We asked for the particulars of the house.我们索要了那栋房子的详细资料。■info /ˈɪnfəʊ; NAmEˈɪnfoʊ/ [uncountable] (informal) information信息；消息；情报◆Have you had any more info about the job yet?关于这份工作你有进一步的消息吗？ⓘ Info is an informal word, often used to talk about details of sth such as a job, course or event, and often comes in printed form. Info- can also be used as a prefix in words such as infosheet and infopack. * info是非正式用语，常用以指工作、课程或事件等的资料，通常是纸本资料。info-还可用作前缀，构成infosheet（资料单张）和infopack（信息包）等词◆We send all potential clients an infopack.我们给所有潜在的客户都发了信息包。
place1
noun
a good place for a picnic/I hate this place!野餐的好地方；我不喜欢这个地方！Come and sit here－I've saved you a place.到这儿来坐吧－我给你留了个座位。place ♦︎ site ♦︎ area ♦︎ position ♦︎ point ♦︎ location ♦︎ scene ♦︎ spot ♦︎ venue ♦︎ whereaboutsThese are all words for a particular area or part of an area, especially one used for a particular purpose or where sth is situated or happens.这些词均表示场所、地方。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a (good, etc.) place / site / position / location / spot / venue for sth◆at a place / site / position / point / location / scene / spot / venue◆in a place / an area / a position / a location / a venue◆the place / site / point / location / spot / venue where...◆a / an good / ideal / suitable place / site / position / location / spot / venue◆a / an interesting / beautiful / convenient / remote place / site / position / location / spot◆the right place / site / position / location / spot / venue◆a central site / position / location / venue◆a prime site / position / location◆the / sb / sth's exact / precise place / site / position / point / location / spot / whereabouts◆the / sb / sth's current / present site / position / location / whereabouts■place [countable] a particular point, area, town, building, etc., especially one used for a particular purpose or where a particular thing happens位置；地点；场所；地方◆Is this the place where it happened?这就是事发现场吗？◆This would be a good place for a picnic.这可是个野餐的好地方。◆I can't be in two places at once.我不可能同时身处两地。◆The police searched the place.警察搜查了那个地方。◆These streets are no place for a child to be out alone at night.晚上小孩子可不能一个人到这几条街上来。◆We're looking for a place to eat.我们想找个地方吃饭。◆There was no hiding place.没有藏身之地。◆Please write your full name, date and place of birth.请写下你的全名、出生日期和出生地。■site [countable] the place where sth, especially a building, is or will be situated; a place where sth happened or that is used for a particular purpose（建筑物的）位置；建筑工地；（事件发生的）现场；场所◆We visited the site of a 16th century abbey.我们参观了一座16世纪大教堂的旧址。◆All the materials are on site so that work can start immediately.所有材料都已运抵工地，可以立即开工。◆ (BrE) a building site建筑工地◆ (NAmE, BrE) a construction site建筑工地◆This was the site of a great battle.这里曾打过一场大战。◆They say it's an ancient burial site.他们说那里古时候是个坟场。◆a camp / camping / caravan site营地；野营地；旅行拖车停车点◆The kids used to play on an old bomb site(= a place that had been bombed in the past).孩子们过去经常在轰炸后的废墟上玩耍。 see also site ⇨ baseverb■area [countable] a part of a room, building or particular space that is used for a special purpose; a particular place on an object（房间、建筑物、处所等中作特别用途的）场地，区；（物体上的）处，部位◆the hotel reception area酒店接待处◆a play / parking / dining area游戏场地；停车场；用餐处◆Move the cursor to a blank area on the screen.把光标移至电脑屏幕的空白区。◆The tumour had not spread to other areas of the body.肿瘤没有扩散到身体其他部位。 see also area ⇨ area1■position [countable, uncountable] the place where a person or thing is situated; the place where sb/sth is meant to be位置；地方；正确位置◆From his position at the top of the hill, he could see the harbour.他在山顶那位置，可以看到海港。◆Radars determine the aircraft's position.雷达确定飞机位置。◆Is everybody in position?大家都就位了吗？◆The dancers all got into position.舞者都到位了。◆She took up her position by the door.她到门边就位。ⓘ The position of sb/sth is often temporary: the place where sb/sth is at a particular time. * position常常是暂时性的，即某人或某物在某段时间所在的位置。 see also position ⇨ positionnoun, position ⇨ putverb1■point [countable] a particular place within an area, where sth happens or is supposed to happen（事情发生或应该发生的）地方，地点◆I'll wait for you at the meeting point in the arrivals hall.我将在抵港大厅的集合点等你。◆the point at which the river divides河流分叉点◆No parking beyond this point.请勿越此界停车。■location / /ləʊˈkeɪʃn; NAmEloʊˈkeɪʃn/ [countable] a place where sth happens or exists, especially a place that is not named or is not known（尤指未提及或未知的）地点，位置，地方◆Please tell us your exact location.请告知你的确切方位。◆The company is moving to a new location.公司准备迁移新址。◆They got married at a secret location in Scotland.他们在苏格兰某个秘密地方成婚了。ⓘ A location is also a place outside a film studio where scenes of a film are made. * location还指电影的外景拍摄地◆A mountain in the Rockies became the location for a film about Everest.落基山脉的一座山成了一部有关珠穆朗玛峰的电影的外景拍摄地。◆The movie was shot entirely on location in Italy.这部影片的外景完全是在意大利拍摄的。 see also locate ⇨ base, locate ⇨ find4■scene [countable, usually singular] a place where sth happens, especially sth unpleasant（尤指不愉快的事情发生的）现场，地点◆Several onlookers gathered at the scene of the accident.几个旁观者围在事故现场。◆The scene of the crime is being investigated by the police.警方正在勘察犯罪现场。◆Firefighters were on the scene immediately.消防员立即赶到现场。■spot [countable] a particular point or area, especially one that has a particular character or where sth particular happens（尤指具有某种特点或某类事件发生的）地点，场所，处所◆She stood rooted to the spot(= unable to move) with fear.她吓得呆若木鸡地站在那儿。◆The lake is one of the local beauty spots.该湖是当地的风景名胜之一。◆He has reported from several of the world's major trouble spots(= places where trouble often happens, especially violence and war).他去过世界几大动荡地区做过报道。■venue /ˈvenjuː/ / [countable] the place where people meet for an organized event such as a performance or sports event聚集地点（如演出或体育比赛场馆）◆The band will be playing at several different venues in the UK.这个乐队将在英国几个不同地方演出。◆Please note the change of venue for this event.请注意，这次比赛改了地点。■whereabouts /ˈweərəbaʊts; NAmEˈwerəbaʊts/ [uncountable + singular or plural verb] the place where sb/sth is（人或物）所在的地方；下落；行踪◆Her whereabouts is / are still unknown.她仍下落不明。◆They were forced to reveal the whereabouts of the ship.他们被迫说出了船的下落。ⓘ Whereabouts is often used to talk or ask about sb/sth when you do not know where that person or thing is. * whereabouts常用于表示人或物的行踪不明。
purpose
noun
➡ See also the entry for ⇨ target另见target条purpose ♦︎ aim ♦︎ intention ♦︎ plan ♦︎ point ♦︎ idea ♦︎ intentThese are all words for talking about what sb/sth intends to do or achieve.这些词均表示意图、目标。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆with the purpose / aim / intention / idea / intent of doing sth◆sb's purpose / aim / intention / plan / intent that...◆sb's intention / plan / intent to do sth◆sb / sth's original purpose / aim / intention / plan / idea / intent◆a specific purpose / aim / intention / plan / intent◆the whole point / idea◆to have a purpose / an aim / an intention / a plan / a point / an intent◆to state your purpose / aim / intention◆to declare your aim / intention / intent◆to achieve / fulfil a purpose / an aim■purpose [countable] what sth is supposed to achieve; what sb is trying to achieve意图；目的；目标◆The main purpose of the campaign is to raise money.这次活动的主要目的是募集资金。◆A meeting was called for the purpose of appointing a new treasurer.为任命新的财务主管召开了一次会议。◆ (ratherformal) He did not want anything to distract him from his purpose.他不想让任何事情转移他的注意力，使他偏离自己的目标。■aim [countable] what sb is trying to achieve; what sth is supposed to achieve目的；目标；意图◆She went to London with the aim of finding a job.她抱着想找份工作的目的去了伦敦。◆Our main aim is to increase sales in Europe.我们的主要目标是增加欧洲的销售额。◆She set out the company's aims and objectives in her speech.她在讲话中阐明了公司的目标和宗旨。 see also aim ⇨ intendverbNOTE辨析 Purpose or aim?Your purpose for doing something is your reason for doing it; your aim is what you want to achieve. Aim can suggest that you are only trying to achieve sth; purpose gives a stronger sense of achievement being certain. Aim can be sb's aim or the aim of sth. Purpose is more usually the purpose of sth: you can talk about sb's purpose but that is more formal. * purpose指做某事的原因，aim指想取得的成果。aim可能表示“只是努力想做到”，而purpose则意味着更强的达成目标的信心。可以说sb's aim，也可以说the aim of sth。the purpose of sth较常见，也可以说sb's purpose，但较正式。■intention [countable] what you intend to do意图；计划；打算◆I have no intention of going to the wedding.我无意去参加婚礼。◆He has announced his intention to retire.他宣布了退休的打算。◆I have every intention of paying her back what I owe her.我一心想把我欠她的还给她。◆She's full of good intentions but they rarely work out.她虽然处处出于善意，但往往事与愿违。 see also intend ⇨ intend■plan [countable] what you intend to do or achieve计划；打算◆Do you have any plans for the summer?这个夏天你有什么打算吗？◆There are no plans to build new offices.没有建新办公楼的计划。◆There's been a change of plan.计划有变。◆We can't change our plans now.我们现在不能改变计划了。 see also plan ⇨ plannoun1, plan ⇨ intendverbNOTE辨析 Intention or plan?Your intentions are what you want to do, especially in the near future; your plans are what you have decided or arranged to do, often, but not always, in the longer term. * intention指想要做的事，尤指近期打算；plan指已经决定或安排去做的事情，常常是长期的计划，但是也有例外。■point [uncountable, singular] (ratherinformal, usuallydisapproving) the purpose or aim of sth意图；目的；理由◆What's the point of all this violence?这一切的暴力行为有什么意义？◆There's no point in getting angry.发火是没有用的。◆I don't see the point of doing it all again.我就不明白，再做一次有什么意义。■idea [singular] (ratherinformal) the purpose of sth; sb's aim意图；目标◆The whole idea of going was so that we could meet her new boyfriend.去的唯一目的是我们能见到她的新男友。◆What's the idea of all this?这一切的目的是什么？◆My original idea was to use amateur actors.我原本打算用业余演员。NOTE辨析 Point or idea?Point is a more negative word than idea. If you say What's the point...? you are suggesting that there is no point; if you say What's the idea...? you are genuinely asking a question. Point, but notidea, is used to talk about things you feel annoyed or unhappy about. * point比idea多几分否定意义。What's the point ...?表示做某事毫无道理，What's the idea ...?则是真正的询问。point用于描述让人生气或不快的事情，但idea则不行◆There's no idea in...◆I don't see the idea of...You might miss the point of sth(= fail to understand)but get the idea(= understand). You can talk about the point/idea of sth or sb's idea but notsb's point. * miss the point of sth意为“不明白”，get the idea意为“理解”。可以说the point/idea of sth，也可以说sb's idea，但不能说sb's point◆My original point was to use amateur actors.■intent / /ɪnˈtent/ / [uncountable] (formalorlaw法律) what you intend to do意图；目的◆She denies possessing the drug with intent to supply.她否认藏有毒品是为了供他人使用。◆He was charged with wounding with intent.他被指控故意伤人。
score
noun
score ♦︎ result ♦︎ point ♦︎ mark ♦︎ gradeThese are all words for the number of points or goals scored by a player or team in a competition, or given to a student in a test.这些词均表示比赛或考试中的得分、成绩。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a high / low / good / poor score / mark / grade◆the final score / result / mark / grade◆to get a score / your results / a point / a mark / a grade■score [countable] the number of points, goals, etc. scored by each player or team in a game or competition（游戏或比赛中的）得分，比分◆What's the score now?现在比分是多少？◆The final score was 4-3.最终的比分是4:3。◆I'll keep (the) score(= keep a record of the score).我来记分。◆ (BrE) A penalty in the last minute of the game levelled the score 2-2.比赛最后一分钟的判罚把比分拉成了2比2平。ⓘ Especially in American English, sb's score on a test is the number of points they get for correct answers on the test.尤其在美式英语中，score表示考试的分数◆college entrance test scores大学入学考试分数◆an IQ score of 120120分的智商◆to get a perfect score(= no incorrect answers)得满分▸score
verb
[transitive, intransitive] ◆to score a goal / try / touchdown / victory射门得分；持球触地得分；达阵得分；获胜◆Fraser scored again in the second half.弗雷泽在下半场比赛中再次得分。■result [countable] the final score or the name of the winner in a sports event, competition or election（比赛或选举的）结果，获胜者（或当选者）名单◆They will announce the result of the vote tonight.今晚他们将宣布投票结果。◆the election results选举结果◆the football results足球比赛的结果ⓘ In British English your results are the score you get in an exam or in a number of exams.在英式英语中，results表示一次或几次考试的成绩◆Have you had your results yet?你知道考试成绩了吗？■point [countable] an individual unit that adds to a score in a game or sports competition（游戏或体育比赛的）得分，点◆to win / lose a point赢一分；输一分◆Australia finished 20 points ahead.澳大利亚队终局领先20分。◆They won on points(= by scoring more points rather than by completely defeating their opponents).他们以点数取胜。■mark [countable] (especially BrE) a number or letter that is given to show the standard of sb's work or performance or is given to sb for answering sth correctly分数；成绩；等级◆What's the pass mark(= the mark you need in order to pass)?及格分数是多少？◆I got full marks(= the highest mark possible) in the spelling test.我在拼写测验中得了满分。 see also mark ⇨ markverb2■grade [countable] a mark given in an exam or for a piece of school work（考试或作业的）成绩等级，评分等级◆ (BrE) She got good grades in her exams.她考试成绩优良。◆ (NAmE) She got good grades on her exams.她考试成绩优良。 see also grade ⇨ markverb2NOTE辨析 Mark or grade?In British schools marks can be given for any piece of school work, test or performance; a grade is usually given only for an important exam or a whole year's work in a subject. A mark is often more precise than a grade, expressed as a particular number out of 10 or 100, for example; a grade is usually a letter such as A, B, C, D or E, with each grade covering a range of marks. In American schools, a grade can be a letter or a number and can be given for any piece of school work, test or performance, or for a whole year's work in a subject. You can also talk about sb's score in a test, but mark is not usually used in American English.在英国学校里，mark可指任何一次作业、考试或学业表现的成绩，grade则仅指重要考试或某学科全年总评成绩。mark常比grade更精确些，例如用十分制或百分制来评分；grade则通常用字母A、B、C、D、E等来表示分数等级，每个等级含一个分数范围。在美国学校里，grade可以用字母或数字来表示，可以是任何一次作业、考试或学业表现的成绩，或者是某学科的全年总评成绩。表示考试的分数也可用score，但在美式英语中通常不用mark。
time1
noun
It's time for lunch.午餐时间到了。a long time ago很久以前time ♦︎ moment ♦︎ point ♦︎ occasion ♦︎ hour ♦︎ date ♦︎ instantThese are all words for a particular point in time, especially a time when sth happens or when a stage of development is reached.这些词均表示时候、时刻、瞬间。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a time / a moment / the point / sb's hour of sth◆at the time / the moment / that point / that instant◆on that occasion / date◆from / until that time / moment / point / date◆for the time / moment / occasion◆at / on (any) given / one time / moment / point / occasion / instant◆the very / precise time / moment / hour / instant◆a / an memorable / emotional time / moment / occasion◆to choose / pick a / your time / moment◆the time / moment / hour comes / arrives■time [uncountable, countable] a particular point in time, especially a time when sth happens or when sth should happen（某事发生或应该发生的）时间，时候◆What time do you finish work?你什么时候下班？◆It's time for lunch.午餐时间到了。◆I think it's time to go to bed.我想该睡觉了。◆It's time the kids were in bed.孩子们该上床睡觉了。◆By the time you get there the meeting will be over.等你到那儿的时候，会议都该结束了。◆You'll feel differently about it when the time comes(= when it happens).到时候你就会有不同的感受了。◆The train arrived right on time(= at exactly the correct time).火车正点到达。◆A computer screen shows arrival and departure times.电脑屏幕显示到达和离开的时间。◆I want to fix a time for a meeting next month.我想确定下月开会的时间。◆Have I called at a bad time?是不是我电话打得不是时候？◆Every time I hear that song I feel happy.每次听到那首歌我都感到很愉快。◆Next time you're here let's have lunch together.下次你来这儿时，我们一起吃午饭吧。◆He failed the test three times.他考了三次都没通过。◆He's determined to pass this time.这一回他决心要考及格。◆When was the last time you saw her?你上次是什么时候见到她的？◆ (NAmE) I remember one time(= once) we had to abandon our car in the snow.我记得有一次我们迫于无奈把汽车丢弃在雪地里。■moment [singular] an exact point in time（确切的）时刻，时候◆We're busy at the moment(= now).我们这会儿很忙。◆At that very moment, the phone rang.就在那时，电话铃响了。◆I agreed in a moment of weakness.我一时心软就答应了。◆From that moment on, she never felt really well again.从那时起，她就再没真正好受过。ⓘ A moment [countable] can also be a time when you have a particular feeling, or that is good or bad for doing a particular thing.可数名词形式的moment亦可指怀有某种感受的一段时光或做某事的时机◆That was one of the happiest moments of my life.那是我一生中最快乐的一段时光。◆Have I caught you at a bad moment?我是不是来得不是时候？■point [countable] a particular time or stage of development时刻；关头；瞬间；阶段◆The climber was at the point of death when they found him.那个登山者被人发现的时候已奄奄一息了。◆We were on the point of giving up.我们当时几乎要放弃了。◆Many people suffer from mental illness at some point in their lives.许多人在人生的某个阶段都会有精神疾患。◆We had reached the point when there was no money left.我们曾落到身无分文的地步。◆At this point in time(= Now) we just have to wait.到这种时刻，我们只好等待了。ⓘ Point forms part of a lot of compounds that mean a particular time or stage in an event or process. * point可构成许多复合词，指事件或过程中的某一时刻或阶段◆the high point / low point of the trip这次行程中最精彩／最无趣的时刻◆to reach boiling / freezing / melting / saturation point达到沸点／冰点／熔点／饱和点◆This could be the sticking point in the negotiations.这可能是谈判的难点所在。➡ See also the entry for ⇨ turning point另见turning point条■occasion [countable] a particular time when sth happens某次；⋯的时候◆They have been seen together on two separate occasions.他们有两次被人看见在一起。◆He used the occasion to announce further tax cuts.他利用这个机会宣布再次减税。◆He has even been known to go shopping himself on occasion(= only a few times).甚至有几次，有人看见他自个儿去逛街。 see also occasion ⇨ opportunity■hour [singular] a particular point in time; the time when sth important happens某个时间；重要时刻◆You can't turn him away at this hour of the night.天这么晚了，你不能把他赶走。◆She thought her last hour had come.她以为她生命的最后时刻到了。◆Don't desert me in my hour of need.不要在我困难的时候离开我。■date [singular, uncountable] a point in time in the past or future that is not a particular day（过去或将来的）时候；年代；时期◆The details can be added at a later date.细节可过些时候再补充进去。◆The coins are all of late Roman date.这些硬币都属于罗马时代后期。■instant [singular] an exact point in time（确切的）时刻，时候◆At that (very) instant, the door opened.就在那时，门开了。◆I recognized her the instant (that)(= as soon as) I saw her.我一眼就认出她了。◆Come here this instant(= immediately)!马上过来！
tip
noun
tip ♦︎ point ♦︎ spike ♦︎ prong ♦︎ nibThese are all words for the sharp end of an object.这些词均表示物体的尖端、尖头。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a sharp tip / point / spike◆the tip / point of a knife■tip [countable] the end of sth, especially sth that is long and narrow; a small part that fits on or over the end of sth尖端；尖儿；端；（装在顶端的）小部件◆He ran the tips of his fingers over the bruise.他的指尖划过瘀伤。◆The base is situated at the northern tip of the island.该基地位于岛的北端。◆The walking stick was fitted with a rubber tip.手杖装了一个橡皮头。■point [countable] the sharp thin end of sth尖端；尖头◆She pressed so hard that the point of the pencil made a hole in the paper.她太使劲了，铅笔尖儿把纸都戳破了。▸pointed
adjective
◆the pointed arches used in medieval buildings中世纪建筑的尖拱■spike [countable] a thin object with a sharp point, especially a pointed piece of metal or wood尖状物；尖头；（尤指金属或木质的）尖刺◆The wall had a row of iron spikes along the top.那堵墙的墙头有一排尖铁。◆Her hair stood up in spikes.她的头发梢翘了起来。 see also spiky ⇨ coarse■prong [countable] each of the two or more long pointed parts of a fork叉子齿◆One of the prongs of the garden fork went through his foot.园艺叉子的一个尖齿把他的脚扎了。■nib [countable] the metal point of a pen钢笔尖◆I dipped the nib into the ink and started to write.我把钢笔尖蘸上墨水写了起来。
view1
noun
sb's political views某人的政治观点a delightful sea view宜人的海景➡ See also the entries for ⇨ attitude and ⇨ values另见attitude条和values条view ♦︎ opinion ♦︎ point ♦︎ belief ♦︎ idea ♦︎ point of view ♦︎ feeling ♦︎ judgement ♦︎ conviction ♦︎ sentimentThese are all words for what you think about a particular issue.这些词均表示看法、意见、观点。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆sb's view / opinion / point / beliefs / ideas / feelings / judgement / conviction / sentiments about sb / sth◆sb's view / opinion / ideas / point of view / feelings on sb / sth◆sb's view / opinion of sb / sth◆in sb's view / opinion / judgement◆the view / opinion / point / belief / idea / point of view / feeling / judgement / conviction that...◆different views / opinions / beliefs / ideas / points of view / convictions / sentiments◆a general view / opinion / belief / point of view / feeling / conviction / sentiment◆a popular view / opinion / belief / feeling / sentiment◆a strong view / opinion / belief / feelings / conviction / sentiment◆a firm view / opinion / belief / conviction◆a personal / private view / opinion / belief / point of view / feeling / judgement / conviction / sentiment◆a political / religious view / opinion / belief / idea / feelings / conviction / sentiment◆to have / hold a view / an opinion / a belief / a point of view / a conviction◆to be of the view / opinion / belief (that...)◆to express your view / opinion / beliefs / ideas / point of view / feelings / conviction / sentiments◆to hear sb's views / opinion / ideas / point of view◆to change your view / opinion / beliefs / ideas / point of view / judgement◆to support a view / opinion / belief / an idea / a point of view / a conviction■view [countable] what you think about sb/sth; your attitude towards sb/sth（个人的）看法，意见，见解；态度◆We have widely differing views on how to raise children.我们在怎样抚养孩子的问题上意见分歧很大。◆We take the view that it would be wrong to interfere.我们所持的态度是：干涉是错误的。◆In my view it would be a complete waste of time.依我看，这完全是浪费时间。■opinion [countable, uncountable] what you think about sb/sth; advice from a professional person about sth; the thoughts or feelings of a group of people about sb/sth意见；看法；专家建议；（群体的）观点◆I've recently changed my opinion of her.我最近改变了对她的看法。◆You can always ask for a second opinion(= the opinion of another professional person) if you're not sure.你要是拿不准，总还可以征求别人的意见。◆You need to be able to distinguish between fact and opinion.你要能够区分事实与想法。◆Public opinion(= what most people think) is shifting in favour of change.公众舆论正转向支持变革。◆Opinion is divided about whether to join the new currency.大家对是否采用这种新货币有意见分歧。◆'I think she's great.' 'Well, that's a matter of opinion(= other people may disagree).'“我认为她很棒。”“哦，见仁见智吧。”■point [countable] a thing that sb says or writes giving their opinion or argument for sth论点；观点；见解◆I take your point(= I understand and accept what you are saying).我赞同你的看法。◆He's just saying that to prove a point(= to show his idea is right).他那样说只是为了证明他的看法。◆OK, you've made your point!好了，你已经把话说清楚了！ⓘ Points can be facts as well as opinions or arguments. * points不仅可指观点或论点，也可指事实。 see also point ⇨ factor■belief [countable, uncountable] sth that you believe to be true about sb/sth看法；信念◆She acted in the belief that she was doing the right thing.她这么做是因为她认定自己做的事是正确的。◆Contrary to popular belief(= despite what most people think) he was not involved in the affair.与大家的看法相反，他没有卷入这件事情。 see also believe ⇨ think■idea [countable, usually plural] an opinion or belief about sth意见；看法；信念◆He has some very strange ideas about education.他对教育有非常奇怪的看法。◆The idea that I was only interested in making money is ludicrous.认为我只对赚钱感兴趣是荒谬的。■ˌpoint of ˈview(pluralpoints of view) [countable] the particular opinion that sb has about sth观点；意见；看法◆You have to try to see your opponent's point of view.你必须设法了解你的对手持什么观点。◆He has always taken the opposite point of view.他总是持相反意见。■feeling [countable, uncountable] (ratherinformal) an opinion or attitude about sb/sth意见；态度◆I don't have any strong feelings about it one way or another.我对此既不特别喜欢，也不特别讨厌。◆My own feeling is that we should go for the cheaper option.我个人的意见是我们应该选比较便宜的那个。◆She had mixed feelings about giving up her job.她对辞去工作感到又喜又忧。◆The general feeling of the meeting was against the decision.会议上普遍的意见是反对这个决定。 see also feel ⇨ thinkNOTE辨析 Idea or feeling?An idea is based more on principles or beliefs; a feeling is based slightly more on emotions. * idea多建立在准则或信念的基础上，feeling较多建立在情感的基础上。■judgement ( judgment, especially in NAmE) [countable, uncountable] an opinion that you form after thinking carefully about sth; the act of making this opinion known to other people（深思熟虑后的）看法，意见；评价◆It's not for me to make any judgements about the situation.我没有资格对形势作出任何评价。◆He's always very ready to pass judgement on others.他总是喜欢对别人说三道四。◆I'd like to reserve judgement until I see the report(= not form an opinion until I have seen it).我还是想看到报告后再发表意见。◆I gave him the money against my better judgement(= even though I knew it was probably the wrong thing to do).我违心地给了他钱。 see also judge ⇨ judgeverb1■conviction / /kənˈvɪkʃn/ / [countable, uncountable] (ratherformal) a strong opinion or belief坚定的看法（或信念）◆We were sustained by the conviction that all would be well in the end.那时候是最终一切都会好起来的坚定信念给了我们力量。◆She was motivated by deep religious conviction.她的行动是出于虔诚的宗教信仰。■sentiment [countable, uncountable] (formal) a feeling or opinion, especially one based on emotions（尤指基于情感的）观点，看法，情绪◆This is a sentiment that I totally agree with.这种态度我完全赞同。◆Nationalist sentiment spread quickly, especially in the cities.民族主义情绪传播得很快，尤其是在城市中。
irrelevant
adjective
irrelevant ♦︎ immaterial ♦︎ extraneous ♦︎ beside the point ♦︎ inapplicableThese words all describe sth that is not important to or not connected with a situation.这些词均表示无关紧要的、不相关的。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆irrelevant / immaterial / extraneous / inapplicable to sth◆to be irrelevant / immaterial / beside the point whether...◆to be irrelevant / immaterial that...◆quite irrelevant / immaterial / beside the point■irrelevant / /ɪˈreləvənt/ / not important to or not connected with a situation or subject无关紧要的；不相关的◆It's totally irrelevant whether I'm married or not.这跟我是否已婚完全不相干。◆Many people consider politics to be irrelevant to their lives.许多人认为政治与他们的生活不相干。◆Please keep all irrelevant remarks to yourself.请勿发表任何不相关的言论。OPPrelevant ⇨ relevant▸irrelevance
noun
[uncountable, countable, usually singular] ◆the irrelevance of the curriculum to children's daily life课程与孩子们日常生活的脱节◆His idea was rejected as an irrelevance.他的想法被认为离题而遭否定。■immaterial / /ˌɪməˈtɪəriəl; NAmEˌɪməˈtɪriəl/ [not usually before noun] (ratherformal) not important in a particular situation不重要；无关紧要◆The cost is immaterial.费用多少不是问题。◆It is immaterial to me whether he stays or goes.他的去留与我无关。OPPmaterial ⇨ relevant■extraneous /ɪkˈstreɪniəs/ / (formal) not important to or not connected with a situation or subject无关紧要的；不相关的◆We do not want any extraneous information on the page.我们不希望这一页上有任何无关的信息。◆We shall ignore factors extraneous to the problem.我们应该撇开与此问题不相干的因素。NOTE辨析 Irrelevant, immaterial or extraneous?In a few cases you can use any of these words.在有些情况下这三个词可以通用◆factors irrelevant / immaterial / extraneous to the case与本案无关的因素However, extraneous is not usually used after a linking verb, unless it is followed by to.不过，除非后面接 to，extraneous通常不用在连系动词后◆The cost is irrelevant / immaterial.费用多少不是问题。◆The cost is extraneous.It is used especially to talk about factors, variables, considerations, information, material or matter which are/is not important or wanted in a particular context. Irrelevant and immaterial are both often used in the structure It is irrelevant/immaterial whether/that.... Immaterial is slightly stronger and can suggest a greater degree of impatience. Immaterial is not usually used before a noun. * extraneous尤用以描述factors、variables、considerations、information、material或matter，指在特定情况下不重要或不需要。irrelevant和immaterial均常用在It is irrelevant/immaterial whether/that ... 结构中。immaterial语义略强，意含更大程度的不耐烦。immaterial通常不用在名词前◆immaterial remarks/thoughts■beˌside the ˈpoint
idiom
(especiallyspoken) irrelevant不相关◆'He's been married before.' 'That's beside the point.'“他结过婚。”“那不重要。”OPPto the point ⇨ relevant■inapplicable /ˌɪnəˈplɪkəbl, ɪnˈæplɪkəbl/ [not before noun] (ratherformal, especiallywritten) that cannot be used, or that does not apply, in a particular situation不适用；不可应用◆These regulations are inapplicable to international students.这些规章不适用于国际学生。OPPapplicable ⇨ relevant
relevant
adjective
relevant ♦︎ applicable ♦︎ pertinent ♦︎ to the point ♦︎ materialThese words all describe sth that relates directly to what you are discussing or thinking about, or sth that is directly appropriate to people's lives and work.这些词均表示紧密相关的、切题的、适宜的。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆relevant / applicable / pertinent / material to sb / sth◆relevant / applicable / pertinent / material for sb / sth◆relevant / pertinent to do sth◆a relevant / pertinent / material point / fact / factor◆particularly / directly relevant / applicable / pertinent◆very relevant / pertinent / material◆highly / extremely relevant / pertinent■relevant / /ˈreləvənt/ / closely connected to the subject or situation that you are discussing or thinking about; having ideas that are useful or valuable to people in their lives and work紧密相关的；切题的；有意义的◆I don't think that question is really very relevant.我不认为那个问题真的很重要。◆They are looking for someone with relevant experience in childcare.他们在寻找有相关育儿经验的人。◆These comments are not directly relevant to this enquiry.这些意见与这项调查没有直接联系。◆Her novel is still relevant today.她的小说到今天仍有现实意义。OPPirrelevant ⇨ irrelevant▸relevance
noun
[uncountable] ◆I don't see the relevance of your question.我不懂你这个问题有什么意义。◆It's a classic play of contemporary relevance.这是一部在当代仍有价值的古典戏剧。▸relevantly
adverb
◆She has experience in teaching and, more relevantly, in industry.她有教学经验，更重要的是，还有行业经验。■applicable /əˈplɪkəbl, ˈæplɪkəbl/ [not usually before noun] (ratherformal) directly connected with sb/sth; likely to be true of sb/sth适用；合适◆Many of the questions on the form were not applicable(= did not apply) to me.表格中很多问题对我不适用。◆Give details of children where applicable(= if you have any).如有子女请提供详情。◆His rules are not universally applicable(= they do not apply to everyone or everything).他的规则并非普遍适用。OPPinapplicable ⇨ irrelevant■pertinent /ˈpɜːtɪnənt; NAmEˈpɜːrtnənt/ (formal) relevant to a particular situation有关的；恰当的；相宜的◆I reminded him of a few pertinent facts.我提醒他几个相关事实。◆Please keep your comments pertinent to the topic under discussion.请勿发表与讨论主题无关的言论。■to the ˈpoint
idiom
(approving) relevant and expressed in a clear, simple way简明恰当；简洁中肯◆Her speech was brief and to the point.她的发言简明扼要。◆That remark was not really to the point.那条评论并没有真的说到点子上。OPPbeside the point ⇨ irrelevant see also point ⇨ pointnoun, concise ⇨ short3■material (formalorlaw法律) important to a particular situation and needing to be considered重要的；必要的◆She omitted information that was material to the case.她遗漏了此案的重要资料。OPPimmaterial ⇨ irrelevant▸materially
adverb
◆Their comments have not materially affected our plans(= in a noticeable or important way).他们的评价并未对我们的计划产生多重要的影响。
partly
adverb
➡ See also the entry for ⇨ quite1另见quite条第1义partly ♦︎ in part ♦︎ partially ♦︎ half ♦︎ to some extent ♦︎ somewhat ♦︎ moderately ♦︎ up to a pointThese words all mean to some degree, but not completely.这些词均表示一定程度上、部分地。NOTE辨析 Which word?Compare these words with the words in the entry for quite 1. Those words are generally more positive and emphasize the degree to which sth is good, successful, difficult, etc., even if it is not completely so. The words in this entry are slightly less positive: some tend to look at both how far sth is and is not true, successful, etc.; others tend to emphasize how far from being completely true, successful, etc. sth is.把这些词同quite条第1义中的词作比较，后者总体来说更具肯定意义，强调某事物是好的、成功的或困难的，即便只是在一定程度上如此。而本词条中的词都略欠肯定意义。一些词既可表示真实性、成功等的程度，也可表示不真实、不成功的程度；另一些词则强调与完全的真实或成功的差距有多大。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆partly / partially / moderately successful◆partly / partially / half true◆to some extent / somewhat arbitrary◆partly / in part / partially / to some extent because...◆partly / in part / to some extent due to sth◆only partly / partially / half / to some extent / moderately / up to a point■partlyto some degree; not completely一定程度上；部分地◆The measure was popular, partly because it was a way of avoiding tax.这项措施很受欢迎，部分原因是它能避税。◆The result is partly a matter of skill and partly of chance.出现这一结果既有技术原因也有运气原因。◆He was only partly responsible for the accident.他对这次事故只负有部分责任。◆It was partly my fault.部分是我的错。OPPcompletely ⇨ quite2■in ˈpart
idiom
(ratherformal, especiallywritten) partly; not completely部分地；不完全地◆Her success was due in part to luck.她的成功在某种程度上是由于运气好。◆The money was at least in part provided by the families.这笔钱至少部分是各家各户凑的。■partially /ˈpɑːʃəli; NAmEˈpɑːrʃəli/ partly; not completely部分地；不完全地◆The road was partially blocked by a fallen tree.一棵倒下的树挡住了部分道路。◆Machines replaced, at least partially, the skills of human workers.机器至少在一定程度上替代了人工。◆She teaches blind and partially sighted children.她的学生是盲童和弱视儿童。 see also partial ⇨ partialNOTE辨析 Partly, in part or partially?These expressions all mean 'not completely'.这些词均表示不完全地◆The road is partly / partially finished.已修好了部分道路。Partly and in part are used especially to talk about the reason for sth and are often followed by because of or due to. * partly和in part尤用于说明原因，常后接because of或due to◆I didn't enjoy the trip very much, partly because of the weather.我没能很好地享受这次旅行，部分原因是天气不佳。◆Health problems attributed to air pollution may in part be due to heavy smoking.被认为是空气污染引发的健康问题，在一定程度上可能是过度吸烟造成的。In part is more formal than partly and is used mostly in writing. When you are talking about permanent physical conditions you should use partially. * in part较partly正式，主要用于书面语。描述永久性的身体状况时，应该用partially◆The accident left her partially blind / deaf / disabled.这次事故使她视力／听力／活动能力部分受损。■halfto the extent of half; partly到一半程度；部分地◆The bottle was only half full.瓶子只有半满。◆I was still half asleep.我仍然半睡半醒。◆He felt half afraid, half excited.他又害怕，又兴奋。◆She is half Italian.她有一半意大利血统。◆I half expected them to follow us.我有点希望他们会跟着我们。◆The result was not half as(= not nearly as) bad as expected.结果远不如预想的那么差。■to some extent
idiom
(ratherformal, especiallywritten) used to show that sth is partly true or valid, but not completely在某种程度上；不完全地◆To some extent, this is still the case.在某种程度上，情况依然如此。◆By this time, animals were, to some extent at least, tamed if not domesticated.到了这个时候，动物即使没有完全被驯化，也至少在某种程度上被驯服了。■somewhat (NAmEorratherformal, BrE) to some extent; rather在某种程度上；有点◆Her version of what happened was somewhat different.她对事件的描述有些不同。◆He was somewhat taken aback by the girl's directness.那女孩这么直截了当，倒让他有些吃惊。■moderately /ˈmɒdərətli; NAmEˈmɑːdərətli/ (ratherformal) to an average degree; fairly but not very一般地；勉强地◆The plan was only moderately successful.这个计划还算成功。◆Cook in a moderately hot oven.用不太热的烤箱烤制。■up to a ˈpoint
idiom
to some degree but not completely在某种程度上◆I agree with you up to a point.我在某种程度上同意你的看法。◆That is true only up to a point.仅仅在一定程度上是如此。◆ (especially BrE) I was successful up to a certain point.一定程度上讲，我成功了。ⓘ Up to a point is the least positive of the expressions in this entry; the emphasis is really on the extent to which sb does not agree or sth is not true.在这个词条的所有表达方式中，up to a point最缺少肯定意义，要强调的其实是一定程度上某人不同意某种说法或某事并不属实。
point
verb
point ♦︎ showThese words both mean to help sb see where or what sb/sth is by stretching out your finger or hand.这两个词均表示用手指或指向。■point [intransitive, transitive, no passive] to stretch out your finger or sth held in your hand towards sb/sth in order to help sb see where a person or thing is（用手指或物体）指，指向◆It's rude to point!用手指人很不礼貌啊！◆He pointed to the spot where the house used to stand.他指着那房子原本所在的地方。◆'What's your name?' he asked, pointing at the child with his pen.“你叫什么名字？”他用钢笔指着那孩子问。◆She pointed in my direction.她指向我这边。◆She pointed her finger in my direction.她手指指向我这边。ⓘ Point can also be used with an adverb or preposition to mean 'to show sb which way to go'. * point还可以与副词或介词连用，意为“给某人指路”◆Could you point me in the right direction for the bus station?请问公共汽车站是哪个方向？◆A series of yellow arrows pointed the way to the reception desk.一系列黄色箭头指往接待处。■show [transitive] to point to sth so that sb can see where or what it is指给（某人）看；指出◆He showed me our location on the map.他在地图上指给我看我们所在的位置。◆Show me which picture you drew.指给我看哪幅画是你画的。 see also show ⇨ take2
aim
verb
aim ♦︎ focus ♦︎ point ♦︎ direct ♦︎ turnThese words all mean to point or send sth in the direction of sb/sth.这些词均表示对准、指向。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to aim / point / direct (sth) at sb / sth◆to focus / turn (sth) on sb / sth◆to aim / focus / point a camera◆to aim / focus / direct (a) light◆to aim / point / turn a gun at / on sb◆to aim / focus / point sth directly■aim [intransitive, transitive] to point or send sth such as a weapon, shot, hit or kick at a particular person or place that you want to hit瞄准；对准◆Aim for the middle of the target.瞄准靶心。◆The gun was aimed at her head.枪瞄准了她的头。▸aim
noun
[uncountable] ◆The gunman took aim(= pointed his weapon) and fired.枪手瞄准后开枪。■focus /ˈfəʊkəs; NAmEˈfoʊkəs/ [intransitive, transitive](of your eyes or a camera) to adapt or be adjusted so that things can be seen clearly; to adjust your eyes, etc. so that you can see things clearly; to aim rays of light onto a particular point using a lens(= a curved piece of glass)（使）（眼睛或相机）调节焦距；聚焦；集中（光束）◆It took a few moments for her eyes to focus in the dark.过了一会儿她的眼睛才适应了黑暗。◆I quickly focused the camera on the children.我迅速把照相机镜头对准了孩子们。◆She used her glasses to focus the sun's rays on the twigs and spark a fire.她用眼镜把太阳光聚集到小树枝上生火。▸focus
noun
[uncountable] ◆The children's faces are badly out of focus(= not clearly shown) in the photograph.照片上孩子们的脸模糊不清。◆The binoculars were not in focus(= were not showing things clearly).这副双筒望远镜的焦距不对。■point [transitive] to aim sth at sb/sth, especially by holding it up in front of you（尤指把某物举到眼前）对准，瞄准◆He pointed the gun at her head.他举枪对准了她的头。◆A hundred camera lenses were being pointed at her.一百架相机镜头对着她。■direct [transitive] to aim a weapon or light in a particular direction or at a particular person or thing将（武器或光束）对准◆The machine directs a powerful beam at the affected part of the body.这台机器将很强的射线对准感染的身体部位。 see also direction ⇨ way3■turn [transitive, intransitive] to suddenly aim, and usually fire, a weapon at sb（突然）瞄准，对准（并开火）◆Police turned water cannon on the rioters.警察将高压水枪对准了闹事者。◆He turned the gun on himself.他把枪口对准了自己。
suggest
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➡ See also the entry for ⇨ meanverb1另见mean动词词条第1义suggest ♦︎ imply ♦︎ indicate ♦︎ pointThese words all mean to put an idea into people's minds that sth is possible or likely.这些词均表示表明、预示。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to suggest / imply / indicate sth to sb◆to suggest / imply / indicate that...◆to suggest / imply / indicate / point to a meaning◆to suggest / imply / indicate an idea◆to suggest / indicate / point to a feeling◆to suggest / imply / indicate / point to a great deal / high degree / lack of sth◆the results / facts suggest / imply / indicate / point to sth◆sb / sth's behaviour suggests / implies / indicates sth◆the evidence suggests / indicates / points to sth◆the signs / symptoms suggest / indicate / point to sth◆to strongly suggest / imply / indicate / point to sth■suggest [transitive] to put an idea into sb's mind; to make sb think that sth is true使人想到；使人认为；表明◆All the evidence suggests (that) he stole the money.所有证据都表明是他偷了钱。◆The symptoms suggest a minor heart attack.症状显示这是轻微心脏病发作。◆The stage lighting was used to suggest a beach scene.舞台灯光被用来表现海滨景色。■imply / /ɪmˈplaɪ/ / [transitive] (ratherformal) to make it seem likely that sth is true or exists说明；表明◆The survey implies (that) more people are moving house than was thought.调查显示，准备搬家的人比想象的要多。◆The fact that she was here implies a degree of interest.她在场就说明她在一定程度上感兴趣。NOTE辨析 Suggest or imply?Often you can use either word. However, suggest is often used to talk about how a piece of research, a report or evidence shows a link, a relationship or a similarity between things.这两个词常可通用。但suggest常指研究、报告或证据表明事物之间有联系、关联或相似点◆Research suggests a link between a person's outlook and the immune system.研究表明人的人生观和免疫系统之间有一定的联系。Imply is more usually used to talk about how data or facts show things such as the need for sth or the existence or possibility of sth. * imply更常指数据或事实表明对某物的需求，或者某事的存在或可能性等◆Campaigners said the data implies the existence of 'a pressing social need'.运动倡导者称这些数据表明存在着一种“迫切的社会需求”。■indicate [transitive] (ratherformal) to be a sign of sth; to show that sth is possible or likely象征；预示◆A red sky at night often indicates fine weather the next day.夜空呈红色往往预兆第二天天气晴好。◆Early results indicate that the government will be returned to power.早期的结果预示这个政府将重新执政。 see also indication,indicator ⇨ sign1, indicate ⇨ declare, indicate ⇨ show1■ˈpoint [intransitive, transitive] (always used with an adverb or preposition总是与副词或介词连用) to show that sth is possible or likely; to lead to or suggest a particular development or logical argument预示；（意思上）指向，导向◆All the signs point to a successful year ahead.所有迹象都预示着来年将一帆风顺。◆The evidence seems to point in that direction.证据似乎指向那个方向。◆The fans are looking to the new players to point the way to victory.球迷们都在指望新球员能打出胜利之路。