pointer
柯林斯词典
1. N-COUNT A pointer is a piece of advice or information that helps you to understand a situation or to find a way of making progress. 建议; 提示; 线索
I hope at least my daughter was able to offer you some useful pointers. 我希望至少我女儿能够给你提供一些有用的线索。
2. N-COUNT A pointer is a long stick that is used to point at something such as a large chart or diagram when explaining something to people. 指示棒; 教鞭
She tapped on the world map with her pointer. 她用教鞭轻点在那张世界地图上。
3. N-COUNT The pointer on a measuring instrument is the long, thin piece of metal that points to the numbers. (钟表、仪表等的) 指针
A series of levers joined to a pointer shows pressure on a dial. 一系列控制杆连着一枚指针，在刻度盘上显示出压力数。
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pointer /ˈpɔɪntə/ (pointers)
剑桥词典
pointer noun [C] (STICK)
something that is used for pointing at things, such as a long , thin stick that you hold to direct attention to a place on a map or words on a board , or a cursor
指示棒；教鞭；指针；鼠标箭头
pointer noun [C] (INFORMATION)
a helpful piece of advice or information
提示，建议
This booklet gives some useful pointers on what to expect when you arrive . 这本小册子为你提供了到达后需知情况的有用提示。
something that shows you an existing or developing situation
指示物；标志；迹象
The performance of the car industry is a (good) pointer to the general economic health of the country . 轿车工业的状况是显示该国经济总体情况的（很好的）晴雨表。
pointer noun [C] (DOG)
a hunting dog that has been trained to stand very still with its nose pointing towards the animals and birds that are being hunted
（能示意狩猎目标的）指示犬 返回 pointer