pointer

['pɔintə]

n.指针, 教鞭, (能指出猎物位置的)猎犬,暗示, 主意
Pointer: 指极星

例句与用法:

The pointer flickered.

指示针来回摆动。

Be sure to this weather pointer correctly.

千万把天气指针拨准了。

A graduated surface or face on which a measurement, such as speed, is indicated by a moving needle or pointer.

标度盘有刻度的表面或面,在上面由活动的指针或指示器表示度量衡,比如温度

详细释义:

n.

1. 指示物; 指针; 教鞭[C]

2. (能指出猎物位置的)猎犬[C]

3. 【口】暗示, 线索, 点子[C][(to)]

I'd be grateful if you could give me a few pointers.

如果你能给我作一些指点, 我将十分感激。

4. 【天】(大写)(大熊星座中的)两颗指极星[the P]