Meaning
「Point out」是英語中的一個常用片語動詞，意思是指出或強調某事。當你想要引起他人對某個特定問題、事物或事實的注意時，可以使用這個表達。例如，當你在討論中想要強調一項重要的觀點時，你可以說：「I'd like to point out that...」（我想指出的是...）。
在日常生活中，「point out」的使用非常廣泛。它可以用於口頭交流，也可以在書面形式中使用。無論是在職場會議、學術討論還是日常對話中，這個短語都能有效地幫助你清楚地表達出你想要突出的重點。
以下是一些使用範例：
- 在會議中，主管可能會說：「I want to point out the importance of meeting our deadlines.」（我想強調遵守截止日期的重要性。）
- 在教室裡，老師可能會對學生說：「Let me point out the main idea of this chapter.」（讓我指出本章的主要觀點。）
總之，「point out」是一個簡單但非常實用的表達，能夠幫助你在交流中更清晰地傳達你的想法。
Today's Sentences
- The guide just pointed that hidden detail out to us.
- How are you making out with your new job?
- Writer's Note
01
The guide just pointed that hidden detail out to us.
Situation
Wow, this painting is incredible!
哇，這幅畫真是令人難以置信！
Oh, the guide just pointed that hidden detail out to us.
哦，導遊剛剛指出了那個隱藏的細節給我們看。
Which one?
哪一個？
The tiny signature in the bottom corner.
底角的小簽名。
02
She pointed out I had spinach in my teeth.
Situation
So, how did your date go?
那麼，你的約會怎麼樣了？
Pretty good, until she pointed out I had spinach in my teeth.
挺不錯的，直到她指出我牙齒上有菠菜。
You must have felt so awkward and embarrassed.
您一定感到非常尷尬不安。
Awkward, but I’m glad she told me otherwise, we both would’ve been stuck staring at it all night.
尷尬，但我很高興她告訴了我，不然我們兩個整晚都會盯著它看。
Writer's Note
"Point out" is a transitive and separable phrasal verb.
「Point out」是一個及物且可分離的片語動詞。
- Transitive - This kind of phrasal verb needs an object for the sentence to make sense.
Example 1: She pointed out all the flaws in his argument.
Example 2: I’d like to point out that we’re almost out of time.
Example 3: She pointed out the restaurant where they first met. - Separable - The particle "point" and "out" can be separated.
Example 1: He pointed the mistake out to his colleague.
Example 2: She pointed the typo out in the email.
Example 3: The teacher pointed the error out so we wouldn't repeat it.
及物動詞 - 這種類型的片語動詞需要一個受詞才能使句子通順。
範例 1: She pointed out all the flaws in his argument.
範例 2: I’d like to point out that we’re almost out of time.
範例 3: She pointed out the restaurant where they first met.
範例 1: She pointed out all the flaws in his argument.
範例 2: I’d like to point out that we’re almost out of time.
範例 3: She pointed out the restaurant where they first met.
Separable - 「point」和「out」可以分開使用。
Example 1: He pointed the mistake out to his colleague.
Example 2: She pointed the typo out in the email.
Example 3: The teacher pointed the error out so we wouldn't repeat it.
Example 1: He pointed the mistake out to his colleague.
Example 2: She pointed the typo out in the email.
Example 3: The teacher pointed the error out so we wouldn't repeat it.
Related Words: Acknowledge, comment on, demonstrate, draw attention to, emphasize, flag, highlight, identify, illustrate, indicate, mention, note, observe, present, remark, reveal, show, signal, spotlight, stress, underline.
相關詞彙: Acknowledge, comment on, demonstrate, draw attention to, emphasize, flag, highlight, identify, illustrate, indicate, mention, note, observe, present, remark, reveal, show, signal, spotlight, stress, underline.
