pointer

pointer汉语翻译：
n. 指示物, 教鞭, 暗示, 指针
【计】指针
【医】指示针, 指示器英语解释：
名词 pointer:

a mark to indicate a direction or relation同义词：arrow

an indicator as on a dial

(computer science) indicator consisting of a movable spot of light (an icon) on a visual display; moving it allows the user to point to commands or screen positions同义词：cursor

a strong slender smooth-haired dog of Spanish origin having a white coat with brown or black patches; scents out and points game同义词：Spanish pointer

例句：

The pointer flickered.指示针来回摆动。

Be sure to this weather pointer correctly.千万把天气指针拨准了。

A graduated surface or face on which a measurement, such as speed, is indicated by a moving needle or pointer.标度盘有刻度的表面或面，在上面由活动的指针或指示器表示度量衡，比如温度

详细解释：
point.er
n.（名词）
One that directs, indicates, or points.
指示者，指示物：指示方向，指示，或指的人或物
A scale indicator on a watch, balance, or other measuring instrument.
指针：手表，天平，或其它测量仪器上的一个指针
A long, tapered stick for indicating objects, as on a chart or blackboard.
教鞭：用来指示图表或黑板上的物体的一根长的，一端尖细的棍子
Any of a breed of hunting dogs that points game, typically having a smooth, short-haired coat that is usually white with black or brownish spots.
猎犬：指示猎物位置的一种猎狗，典型特征是有一身光滑的浅毛，通常毛色为白色，间杂着黑或浅褐斑点
A piece of advice; a suggestion.
点子：一个建议；一点意见
A piece of indicative information:
一则指示性的信息：
例句：
interest rates and other pointers in the economic forecast.
利率和经济预测中的其它指数
Computer Science A word that gives the address of a core storage location.
【计算机科学】指示字，指针：给出磁心存储器位置的地址的字
Either of the two stars in the Big Dipper that are aligned so as to point to Polaris.
指极星：大熊星座中两颗连线后指向北极星的星中的任一颗