名词

1. 建议；点子；提示
A pointer is a piece of advice or information which helps you to understand a situation or to find a way of making progress.

2. 暗示；线索；迹象
A pointer to something suggests that it exists or gives an idea of what it is like.

3. 指示棒；教鞭
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.

4. （测量仪器上的）指针
The pointer on a measuring instrument is the long, thin piece of metal that points to the numbers.

1. a strong slender smooth-haired dog of Spanish origin having a white coat with brown or black patches
scents out and points to game

Synonym: Spanish pointer

2. (computer science) indicator consisting of a movable spot of light (an icon) on a visual display
moving it allows the user to point to commands or screen positions

Synonym: cursor

3. an indicator as on a dial

4. a mark to indicate a direction or relation

Synonym: arrow