make a point

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释义与例句

v.
  1. 1.

    To argue or promote an idea.

    习语

    I suppose the people who wrote that stuff on the wall were trying to make a point, but they mainly made a mess.

  2. 2.

    To take care in doing something; to pay attention or ensure that something is done.

    习语

    Make a point to carry [or of carrying] your calendar with you at all times.

    My wallet is missing! I know I had it earlier: I made a point of bringing it.

    He made a point of mentioning that embarrassing incident in front of me whenever he saw me.

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