"point toward" in Chinese (Simplified)
指向
Definition
把某物(如手指或物体)指向某个地方或方向;也可以表示暗示或显示某事很可能是真的。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
既可用于字面意义(指方向),也常用于引申意义(表明某种迹象或证据)。正式文体中常见 'point to',说明有证据或结论。
Examples
Please point toward the exit if you know where it is.
请你**指向**出口,如果你知道在哪里。
All the signs point toward rain today.
所有迹象都**指向**今天会下雨。
She pointed toward a chair for him to sit.
她**指向**一把椅子让他坐下。
Everything I've heard so far points toward a misunderstanding.
到目前为止,我听到的一切都**指向**这是个误会。
The data really points toward a different conclusion than we expected.
数据实际上**指向**一个和我们预期不同的结论。
He didn't say a word, just pointed toward the door with a look.
他一句话没说,只是用眼神**指向**门口。