Point是个实质名词,甚易感受;与它连用的惯用语也令人有深切的体会。
(1)Beside the point:与所讨论的问题无关。
We are now discussing the staff development, so your question about international relationships is beside the point.
(2)On the point of:就要做
Yesterday, when I was on the point of going out, an old friend came to see me.
(3)A case in point: 一个恰当的例子。
Not many people would like to invest in the same enterprise. Mr Brown is a case in point; he has different businesses.
(4)Get to the point:谈到问题要点。
All the jokes are interesting, but isnt it time to get to the point?
(5)Get/take someones point:了解某人的意思。
What did you say just now? I didnt quite get your point.
(6)Get/Wander off the point:离开主题。
James spoke quite well at first, but later, he wandered off the point.
(7)Have a point: 有可取之处。
Globalisation? You have a point there. From now on, we have to focus on human relationships.
(8)Make ones point:表达了意思。
David, you have made your point well. How about Shirley? Can you tell us what you think about her?
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