“指”的英语翻译主要有以下两种常见表达:
核心翻译 - 动词
:point [pɔɪnt](美式)/ [pɪnt](英式)
- 名词:finger [ˈfɪŋɡə(r)](美式)/ [ˈfɪŋɡə](英式)
扩展表达 - 指示动作:
indicate [ɪndɪˈkeɪt](指向、表明)
- 数量描述:a fingerbreadth(一指宽)
- 固定搭配:on one's finger(一目了然)
例句 The teacher pointed to the answer on the board.
The sign on the wall points to the exit.
The old man's fingers were stained with ink.
补充说明
指代身体部位时,也可用index finger(食指)、thumb(拇指)等具体指代。- 在科技领域,"pointer"(指针)是"finger"的延伸用法。