Слово англійською: point

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point

noun
/pɔɪnt/

    opinion/fact

  1. [countable] a thing that somebody says or writes giving their opinion or stating a fact
    • She made several interesting points in the article.
    • I take your point (= understand and accept what you are saying).
    • He's just saying that to prove a point (= to show his idea is right).
    • OK, you've made your point!
    see also talking point
    2.

    main idea

  2. [countable]
    (usually the point)
    the main or most important idea in something that is said or done
    • The point is you shouldn't have to wait so long to see a doctor.
    • I wish he would get to the point (= say it quickly).
    • I'll come straight to the point: we need more money.
    • Do you see my point (= understand)?
    • I think I missed the point (= did not understand).
    • You have a point (= your idea is right)—it would be better to wait till this evening.
    • ‘There won’t be anywhere to park.’ ‘Oh, that’s a (good) point.’ (= I had not thought of that)
    • It just isn't true. That's the whole point (= the only important fact).
    • I thought the whole point was getting the same amount done with less effort.
    • ‘He's been married before.’ ‘That's beside the point (= not important).’
    • I know it won't cost very much but that's not the point (= not the important thing).
    • point behind something The point behind the film was to help people understand the motivations of the criminals.
    3.

    purpose

  3. [uncountable, singular] the purpose or aim of something
    • What's the point of all this violence?
    • ‘Why don't you try again?’ ‘What's the point?’
    • The point of the lesson is to compare the two countries.
    • point of doing something I don't see the point of doing it all again.
    • point in doing something There's no point in getting angry.
    Synonyms purposepurposeplan ▪ aim ▪ intention ▪ point ▪ ideaThese are all words for talking about what somebody/​something intends to do or achieve.purpose
    • Our campaign’s main purpose is to raise money.
    plan
    • There are no plans to build new offices.
    aim
    • She went to London with the aim of finding a job.
    • Our main aim is to increase sales in Europe.
    intention
    • I have no intention of going to the wedding.
    • She’s full of good intentions but they rarely work out.
    point (rather informal)
    • What’s the point of all this violence?
    • The point of the lesson is to compare the two countries.
    idea (rather informal)
    • The whole idea of going was so that we could meet her new boyfriend.
    Which word?Your purpose is your reason for doing something; your aim is what you are trying to achieve. Your intentions are what you want to do or achieve in the future, whereas your plans are what you have already decided or arranged to do. You can use both point and idea to talk about the reason for doing something. Point is a more negative word than idea and is often used in questions to suggest that there is no good reason for something. Patterns
    • with the purpose/​aim/​intention/​idea of doing something
    • somebody’s plan/​intention to do something
    • to have a(n) purpose/​plan/​aim/​intention/​point
    • to achieve/​fulfil a(n) purpose/​aim
    4.

    detail

  4. [countable] a particular detail or fact
    • Can you explain that point again?
    • Summarize the main points of the argument.
    • I should like to highlight the key points.
    • An important point has been missed out.
    • You raise an interesting point.
    see also action point, data point
    5.

    quality

  5. [countable] a particular quality or feature that somebody/something has
    • Tact is not one of her strong points.
    • Read the manual to learn the program's finer points (= small details).
    • Living in Scotland has its good points but the weather is not one of them.
    • One of the hotel's plus points (= good features) is that it is very central.
    • There is not a single weak point in his essay.
    see also selling point

    6. time

  6. [countable] a particular time or stage of development
    • We had reached the point when there was no money left.
    • at/on the point of something The climber was at the point of death when they found him.
    • at one, some, this, etc. point At one point he looked like winning.
    • Many people experience anxiety at some point in their lives.
    • At this point in time we just have to wait.
    • At this point I don't care what you decide to do.
    • up to/until that point Up to that point we were living in London.
    see also end point, high point, inflection point (2), low point, midpoint, pain point, pinch point, saturation point, starting point, sticking point, tipping point, turning point
    7.

    place

  7. [countable] a particular place or area
    • I'll wait for you at the meeting point in the arrivals hall.
    • the point at which the river divides
    • Draw a line from point A to point B.
    • No parking beyond this point.
    see also entry point, focal point, inflection point (1), jumping-off point, pressure point, rallying point, three-point turn, touch point, trig point, vanishing point, vantage point
    Synonyms placeplacearea ▪ site ▪ position ▪ scene ▪ point ▪ spot ▪ location ▪ venueThese are all words for a particular area or part of an area, especially one used for a particular purpose or where somebody/​something is situated or happens.place
    • This would be a good place for a picnic.
    area
    • There is heavy traffic in the downtown area tonight.
    • the hotel reception area
    • Move the cursor to a blank area on the screen.
    site
    • They’ve chosen a site for the new school.
    • This is the site of an ancient settlement.
    position
    • From his position at the top of the hill, he could see the harbour.
    scene
    • the scene of the accident
    point
    • the point at which the river divides
    spot
    • The lake is one of the local beauty spots.
    • This is a favourite spot for walkers.
    location
    • The company is moving to a new location.
    venue
    • The band will be playing at 20 different venues on their UK tour.
    Which word?Place has the most general meaning. An area is part of a place, room or building, or a particular place on an object. A site is a place where something is or will be built, or a place where something happened. You use position for the place where somebody/​something is or will be located. Your position is usually temporary. A scene is a place where something happens, especially something unpleasant. A point is a particular place where something happens. A spot is a place that has a particular character. A location is a place where something happens or exists, especially a place that is not named or not known. A venue is a place where people meet for an organized event such as a performance or a sports event.Patterns
    • at a place/​site/​position/​scene/​point/​spot/​location/​venue
    • in a(n) place/​area/​position/​location/​venue
    • the place/​site/​point/​spot/​location where…
    • the right place/​site/​position/​spot/​location/​venue
    • a central site/​position/​location/​venue
    • the/​somebody’s/​something’s exact/​precise place/​site/​position/​point/​spot/​location
    8.

    direction

  8. [countable] one of the marks of direction around a compass
    • the points of the compass (= N, S, E, W, etc.)
    9. see also cardinal points

    in competition

  9. [countable]
    (abbreviation pt)
    an individual unit that adds to a score in a game or sports competition
    • to win/lose a point
    • Australia finished 20 points ahead.
    • point for (doing) something Players score points for finding words not found by any other player.
    • You get bonus points for answering the mystery question.
    • on points They won on points (= by scoring more points rather than by completely defeating their opponents).
    see also break point, brownie point, experience points, game point, match point, penalty point, set point
    10.

    measurement

  10. [countable] a mark or unit on a scale of measurement
    • The party's share of the vote fell by ten percentage points.
    see also boiling point, freezing point, grade point average, melting point, price point
  11. [countable] a unit of credit towards an award or benefit
    • Applicants are awarded points on criteria such as education, skills and knowledge of English.
    • Let children trade their earned points for privileges, like extra playtime.

    12. sharp end

  12. [countable] the sharp, thin end of something
    • the point of a pencil/knife/pin
    see also ballpoint, gunpoint, knifepoint
    13.

    land

  13. (also Point)
     [countable] a narrow piece of land that stretches into the sea
    • The ship sailed around the point.
    • Pagoda Point
    14.

    punctuation

  14. [countable] a small round mark used in writing, especially the mark that separates a whole number from the part that comes after it
    • two point six (2.6)
    • a decimal point
    • We broadcast on ninety-five point nine (95.9) FM.
    see also bullet point, full stop

    15. of light/colour

  15. [countable] a very small dot of light or colour
    • The stars were points of light in the sky.
    16.

    for electricity

  16. [countable] (British English) a place in a wall, etc. where a piece of equipment can be connected to electricity
    • a power/shaver/telephone point
    see also charging point

    17. in ballet

  17. points
    (also pointes)
     [plural]
    (also pointe [uncountable])
    the hard tops of the toes of a type of shoe that a ballet dancer balances on

    18. on railway track

  18. points
     [plural] (British English)
    (North American English switch [countable])
    a piece of track at a place where a railway line divides that can be moved to allow a train to change tracks

    19. size of letters

  19. [uncountable] a unit of measurement for the size of letters in printing or on a computer screen, etc.
    • Change the text to 10 point.
    20. Word OriginMiddle English: the noun partly from Old French point, from Latin punctum ‘something that is pricked’, giving rise to the senses ‘unit, mark, point in space or time’; partly from Old French pointe, from Latin puncta ‘pricking’, giving rise to the senses ‘sharp tip, promontory’. The verb is from Old French pointer, and in some senses from the English noun.
Idioms
belabour the point
  1. (formal) to repeat an idea, argument, etc. many times to emphasize it, especially when it has already been mentioned or understood
    • I don’t want to belabour the point, but it’s vital you understand how important this is.
a case in point
  1. a clear example of the problem, situation, etc. that is being discussed
    • Many professions feel they deserve higher pay, and nurses are a case in point.
the finer points of something
  1. the more complicated or detailed aspects of something
    • She seems at ease discussing the finer points of foreign policy.
    • He learnt the finer points of cricket during a trip to London.
if/when it comes to the point
  1. used when you have to decide something or say what you really think
    • When it comes to the point, he always changes his mind.
in point of fact
  1. used to say what is true in a situation
    • In point of fact, she is their adopted daughter.
labour the point
  1. to continue to repeat or explain something that has already been said and understood
    • I understand what you’re saying—there’s no need to labour the point.
make a point of doing something
  1. to be or make sure you do something because it is important or necessary
    • I made a point of closing all the windows before leaving the house.
a moot point/question
  1. (British English, North American English) a matter about which there may be difference of opinion or a lack of understanding
    • Whether this should be enforced by law or not is a moot point.
    Topics Opinion and argumentc2
more to the point
  1. used to say that something is more important than something else
    • I couldn't do the job—I've never been to Spain and, more to the point, I don't speak Spanish.
    • More to the point, did they get away?
not to put too fine a point on it
  1. used to emphasize something that is expressed clearly and directly, especially a criticism
    • Not to put too fine a point on it, I think you are lying.
on point (North American English)
  1. appropriate or relevant to the situation
    • The quotation was directly on point.
    • Let's stay on point.
    • None of the replies was on point.
  2. (informal) perfect; exactly right for the occasion
    • The music here is totally on point.
on the point of doing something
  1. to be close to doing something; to be going to do something very soon synonym be about to do something
    • I was just on the point of calling you.
    • We were on the point of giving up.
point of contact
  1. a place where you go or a person that you speak to when you are dealing with an organization
    • The receptionist is the first point of contact most people have with the clinic.
a point of departure
  1. a place where a journey starts
  2. (formal) an idea, a theory or an event that is used to start a discussion, an activity, etc.
    • The author takes Freud's dream theories as the point of departure for his essay.
a point of honour
  1. a thing that somebody considers to be very important for their honour or reputation
the point of no return
  1. the time when you must continue with what you have decided to do, because it is not possible to get back to an earlier situation
    • We have passed the point of no return.
point taken
  1. used to say that you accept that somebody else is right when they have disagreed with you or criticized you
    • Point taken. Let's drop the subject.
    Topics Opinion and argumentc2
score a point/points (off/against/over somebody)
  1. to show that you are better than somebody, especially by making clever remarks, for example in an argument
    • He was always trying to score points off his teachers.
a sore point
  1. a subject that makes you feel angry or upset when it is mentioned
    • It's a sore point with Sue's parents that the children have not been baptized yet.
stretch a point
  1. to allow or do something that is not usually acceptable, especially because of a particular situation
    • I was hoping they would stretch a point and let me stay on for a while.
to the point
  1. expressed in a simple, clear way without any extra information or feelings synonym pertinent
    • The letter was short and to the point.
    Extra Examples
    • His remarks were brief and to the point.
to the point of (doing) something
  1. to a degree that can be described as something
    • He was rude to the point of being aggressive.
up to a (certain) point
  1. to some extent; to some degree but not completely
    • I agree with you up to a point.
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