（9）Make a point of：确定要

　　I often make a point of completing the days work without undue procrastination.

　　（10）Reach the point of no return：不可走回头路；不可反悔。

　　The TV company has offered Lisa an unconditional 5-year contract. It has reached the point of no return and cannot change its decision.

　　（11）A sore point with：令人讨厌的事。

　　Sallys boy friend, Samuel, went to dinner without inviting her. This is a sore point with her and whenever she thinks of this, she becomes unhappy.

　　（12）The sticking point：（谈判、讨论时）不易达致协议之点。

　　How the boundary is to be drawn seems to be the sticking point in the peace talk between the two neighbouring countries.

　　（13）Thats the （whole）point：那就是问题的惩结了。

　　- If I cancel the trip, will the deposit be forfeited? -yes! Thats the whole point; no one can cancel the trip at short notice.

　　（14）Stretch a point：破例作出让步。

　　When it came to special allowance, the manager stretched a point in Jasons favour.

　　（15）The/A vantage point：优越的地位。

　　From the vantage point on the raised platform, one can see the military parade very clearly./why dont you stand on a vantage point to have a far-sighted view？（站得高，看得远。）

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