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Point是个实质名词，甚易感受；与它连用的惯用语也令人有深切的体会。 （1）Beside the point：与所讨论的问题无关。 We are now discussing the staff development, so your question about international relationships is beside the point. （2）On the point of：就要做 Yesterday, when I was on the point of going out, an old friend came to see me. （3）A case in point: 一个恰当的例子。 Not many people would like to invest in the same enterprise. Mr Brown is a case in point; he has different businesses. （4）Get to the point：谈到问题要点。 All the jokes are interesting, but isnt it time to get to the point? （5）Get/take someones point：了解某人的意思。 What did you say just now? I didnt quite get your point. （6）Get/Wander off the point：离开主题。 James spoke quite well at first, but later, he wandered off the point. （7）Have a point: 有可取之处。 Globalisation? You have a point there. From now on, we have to focus on human relationships. （8）Make ones point：表达了意思。 David, you have made your point well. How about Shirley? Can you tell us what you think about her? | 
