point·er/`pɔɪntə; ˈpɔɪntə/ n [C] 1 a thin ARROW that points to something on a piece of equipment such as a computer etc 箭头，指针〔电脑等设备上的指示物〕 2 a helpful piece of advice; TIP 建议，忠告，点子: I can give you some pointers on how to improve your game. 我可以给你提些建议，帮你改进一下比赛技巧。 3 a long stick used for pointing at things on a map, board etc 指物棒，教鞭