/'pɔɪntə(r); `pɔɪntɚ/
n
1 long thin piece of metal, plastic, etc which moves to indicate figures, positions, etc on a dial, scale, etc （仪表盘、刻度等上的）指针.
2 rod or stick used to point to things on a map, blackboard, etc （作指示用的）棍、教鞭等.
3 ~ (on sth) (infml 口) piece of advice 意见; 主意
*Could you give me a few pointers on how to tackle the job? 这工作怎么做, 你能不能给我出点主意?
4 ~ (to sth) thing that shows likely future developments （预示事物发展的）暗示, 线索
*journalists studying the minister's speechfor pointers to the contents of next month's policy statement研究部长讲话以揣摩下月施政报告中的动向的新闻工作者.
5 large short-haired hunting dog trained to stand still with its nose pointing in the direction of hunted birds, etc which it smells （经训练可示意猎物方向的）短毛大猎犬.

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1【advice】
2【sign】
3【computer】
4【stick】
5【shows number/direction etc】
6【dog】

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【ADVICE】
a useful piece of advice or information that helps you to do or understand something
= tippointer on
　Ralph gave me some pointers on my golf swing.
practical/useful/helpful pointers
　a few useful pointers about using the technique
【SIGN】
BrE something that shows how a situation is developing, or is a sign of what might happen in the future
= indicatorpointer to
　an encouraging pointer to an improvement in the economy
　The local elections were seen as a pointer to teh general elections.
【COMPUTER】
the small symbol, usually an arrow, that you move using a computer's mouse to point to the place on the screen where you want to work, start a program etc
　Position the mouse pointer and click.
【STICK】
a long stick used to point at things on a map, board etc
【SHOWS NUMBER/DIRECTION ETC】
a thin piece of metal that points to a number or direction on a piece of equipment, for example on a measuring instrument
　The pointer was between 35 and 40 pounds.
【DOG】
a hunting dog that stands very still and points with its nose to where birds or animals are hiding