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Kate_zhang Posted 19 years ago
Vocabulary
help with meaning of POINT
0 I am reading one essay on studying English on internet. There is one sentence which I can't understand exactly. The context is as follows (please pay attention to bold italic fonts). 02 br
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00 Too often, students speak English in their classes, but they go back to using their native language after school ends. In fact, if you want to adjust to a new culture, 01 b 01 i 00 you should make it a point to study, review, and practice everything you are studying 02 i 02 b 00 . 02 br
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00 What does 01 b 01 i 00 point 02 i 02 b 00 mean? 02 br
00 Does the sentence mean "You should put emphasis upon studying, reviewing, and practicing everything you are studying"? 02 br
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00 Thanks in advance! 0-
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00 Too often, students speak English in their classes, but they go back to using their native language after school ends. In fact, if you want to adjust to a new culture, 01 b 01 i 00 you should make it a point to study, review, and practice everything you are studying 02 i 02 b 00 . 02 br
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00 What does 01 b 01 i 00 point 02 i 02 b 00 mean? 02 br
00 Does the sentence mean "You should put emphasis upon studying, reviewing, and practicing everything you are studying"? 02 br
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00 Thanks in advance! 0-
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0 Your interpretation is about right. 0-
- 0 Your interpretation is about right.
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0 Your interpretation is about right. Another way of saying that sentence is: 02 br
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01 i 00 You should make sure you (always) study, review and practice (...). 02 br
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02 i 00 The full expression is 'to make a point of (doing something)'. 0-
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01 i 00 You should make sure you (always) study, review and practice (...). 02 br
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02 i 00 The full expression is 'to make a point of (doing something)'. 0-
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0 Hi Kate, 02 br
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00 from cambridge dictionary: 02 br
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01 b 00 make a point of 01 i 00 doing something 02 i 00 ( 00 to always do something or to take particular care to do something) 02 b 02 br
00 She makes a point of keeping all her shopping receipts. 02 br
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00 Too often, students speak English
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00 from cambridge dictionary: 02 br
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01 b 00 make a point of 01 i 00 doing something 02 i 00 ( 00 to always do something or to take particular care to do something) 02 b 02 br
00 She makes a point of keeping all her shopping receipts. 02 br
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00 Too often, students speak English
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0 Thanks 01 b 01 font 00 onchita57 02 font 02 b 00 and Summer3, thanks your patience and help. I am so glad because I always be able to get the detailed answers quickly and they are always helpful! 02 br
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00 Judging from the context, your interpretation is more appropriate than mine. 0-
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00 Judging from the context, your interpretation is more appropriate than mine. 0-
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Point, as a noun has 36 different meanings!
In this context,
make a point of
To consider or treat (an action or activity) as indispensable: made a point of visiting their niece on the way home.
High achievers make a point of studying.
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In this context,
make a point of
To consider or treat (an action or activity) as indispensable: made a point of visiting their niece on the way home.
High achievers make a point of studying.
http://w
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