English Dictionary

point out

動詞

慣用表現 他動詞 比喩的用法

(transitive, idiomatic) To identify among a group of similar subjects, or in a scene where the subject might not be readily seen or noticed, with a gesture of the body.

日本語の意味

（体のジェスチャーを伴って）特定の対象や、群の中から一つを挙げて示す、指摘する / （周囲にあまり注意されにくい中で）目立たない対象を明示的に示す、取り上げる

During the birdwatching hike, Marta crouched silently and used her hand to point out the tiny warbler tucked among the leaves.

バードウォッチングのハイキング中、マルタは静かにかがんで、葉の間に潜んでいる小さな鳥を指さして示した。

意味（1）

(transitive, idiomatic) To identify among a group of similar subjects, or in a scene where the subject might not be readily seen or noticed, with a gesture of the body.

He pointed out the little brown bird in the tree.

意味（2）

(figuratively, idiomatic) To tell, remind, indicate.

I would just like to point out that we need to finish our meeting by 9 o'clock.

points out （ present singular third-person ）

pointing out （ participle present ）

pointed out （ participle past ）

pointed out （ past ）