pinpoint
verb
noun
ˈpɪnpɔɪnt verb
1 to discover or explain exactly the real facts about something or the cause of a problem 准确地说出,描述〔事实真相〕
It’s difficult to pinpoint the cause of the accident.
准确找出事故原因很困难。
pinpoint what/how/why etc
They need to pinpoint exactly what skills are necessary.
他们应该准确指出何种技能是必需的。
2 to find or show the exact position of something 准确地找出〔某物的位置〕; 为…准确定位
Rescue teams have now pinpointed the location of the ship.
救援队现在已经找出那艘船的准确位置。
noun
3 a very small area or DOT of something 极小的范围 (点 )
[+ of ]
tiny pinpoints of light
点点亮光
4
with pinpoint accuracy
very exactly 非常精确地
The missiles can hit targets with pinpoint accuracy.
这种导弹可以精确击中目标。