pinpoint
verb [ T ] uk/ˈpɪn.pɔɪnt/ us/ˈpɪn.pɔɪnt/
C2 准确指出,确定(位置或时间)
to find out or say the exact position in space or time of something
It is not possible to pinpoint precisely the time of death. 准确地确定死亡时间是不可能的。
C2 查明;准确描述
to discover or describe the exact facts about something
Emergency workers at the site are still unable to pinpoint the cause of the explosion. 现场的急救人员仍然无法确定爆炸的原因。
pinpoint
noun [ C ] uk/ˈpɪn.pɔɪnt/ us/ˈpɪn.pɔɪnt/
极小的点
a very small spot of something
a pinpoint of light 光点
pinpoint
adjective [ before noun ] uk/ˈpɪn.pɔɪnt/ us/ˈpɪn.pɔɪnt/
确切的,精确的
very exact
The computer will calculate your position with pinpoint accuracy. 计算机能够精确地计算出你的位置。