1. | ~ sth 明确指出,确定(位置或时间)to find and show the exact position of sb/sth or the exact time that sth happened |
He was able to pinpoint on the map the site of the medieval village. 他能在地图上准确找出那个中世纪村庄的位置。 |
2. | ~ sth 准确解释(或说明)to be able to give the exact reason for sth or to describe sth exactly |
The report pinpointed the areas most in need of help. 报告精确说明了亟待援助的地区。 |