[] a sign that sth exists; a sign that shows how sth may develop in the future标志；迹象；兆头◆The index is seen as a pointer to the future performance of the economy.该指数被视为未来经济运行的标志。◆Results from the retail sector are key pointers to progress.零售业的效益是增长的关键标志。 () a piece of advice建议；提示◆Ask more experienced colleagues to give you a few pointers.请经验丰富的同事给你指点一二。SYNtip a stick used to point to things on a map or picture on a wall, etc.（指东西的）棍子a small symbol, for example an arrow, that marks a point on a computer screen光标➡cursor