pointed
adj
1 having a sharp tip, end, etc 有尖的; 尖的
a (sharp-)pointed instrument, tool, etc 尖(锐)的器具、 工具等 * a pointed hat 尖帽子.
2 (fig 比喻) directed clearly against a particular person or his behaviour 针对某人或其行为的; 直截了当的
a pointed remark, rebuke, etc 直言不讳的评论、 指责等
She made some pointed references to his careless work. 她明确指出他工作粗心大意.
3 (fig 比喻) (of wit) incisive (指头脑)敏锐的. pointedly adv in a way that indicates criticism of a particular person or that suggests one's meaning clearly 有针对性地; 尖锐地; 有用意地; 直截了当地
She stared pointedly at me. 她严厉地瞪著我.
He looked pointedly at the door, eg indicating that I should open it, close it, leave, etc. 他有用意地看著门(如示意我应开开、 关上、 离去等).
🔁 扩展释义
*['pɒintid]a. 尖的, 有尖顶的, 锐利的, 率直的, 显然的相关词组: It is pointed out that
📖 同为「GMAT」词汇
appealingadj. 吸引人的,令人心动的;恳求的;
v. (迫切)要求(appeal的现在分词);将…上诉;
Shylock must promise to leave the money upon his death to his daughter and her husband.
夏洛克必须答应在他死后把这笔财产留给他的女儿和女婿。
He was on his way to a lecture, when a tourist stopped him and asked him for directions.
他走在去听课的路上,此时一位游客拦住他问路。
To examine your skills and abilities still further, ask yourself this question: in the following three areas - skills with people, skills with information or skills with things - which are your best skills? Note that it is not enough to say to yourself,