| 词汇 | make a point |
| 释义 | Idiom make a point Theme: COMMUNICATION to state an item of importance. (As in sports and games.)You made a point that we all should remember.He spoke for an hour without making a point. make a point1. To state or demonstrate something of particular importance. To make a point about the need for a design revision, she showed how a single grain of sand could cause the entire mechanism to seize up. Stop interrupting me—I'm trying to make a point! 2. To consciously and deliberately make an effort to do something. I can't believe I forgot to pick up milk. I even made a point of stopping at the store to get it, but then bought everything else but that. I always make a point to stop by that market when strawberries are in season. make a pointand make points1. Lit. to score a point in a game. Bob made a point in the last match. Karen made twenty points in the second half. 2. Fig. to state an item of importance. (See also someone or something">make a point of someone or something; (with someone)">make points (with someone).) You made a point that we all should remember. He spoke for an hour without making a point. |
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