Pointed
[ 'pɔɪntɪd ]
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adj. 尖的，尖锐的;严厉的，直截了当的;突出的;显然的;
v. “point”的过去式和过去分词;
💡 词根助记
point点，变尖+ed形容词后缀 →尖的，成尖状的
📝 例句
She pointed the gun at him and—bam!
她把枪对着他，然后就是乓的一声。
✅ 同义词
🔴 反义词
📖 牛津释义
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
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Very disappointing.
非常令人失望。
I think there is a possible problem if you tell the manager about the thief.
我想，如果你向经理告发这个窃贼，可能存在这样一个问题。
It soon became clear that the straight part of the dance changed when the sun's position changed. If the feeding place was toward the sun, the dancer headed straight upward during the straight part of the wagging dance.
情况很快就弄清了，舞蹈的直线部分是随着太阳位置的变化而变化的。