Point at Meaning in English
expression
释义
To direct your finger, hand, or an object toward someone or something so that others look at it; also used figuratively to indicate blame or highlight something.
用法与细微差别
Usually used with the object being indicated: 'point at the board'. Can sound rude if used towards people. Common for both physical gestures and figurative use (assigning blame). Not interchangeable with 'point to' in all contexts—'point to' can sometimes sound more neutral or directional.
例句
Please point at the picture you like best.
basic
Don't point at people; it's not polite.
basic
He pointed at the door to show me the way out.
basic
If you make a mistake, don't just point at someone else to blame them.
natural
The teacher pointed at me when she asked the question.
natural
Everyone started to point at the sky when the plane flew overhead.
natural