point to something

Từ điển Oxford Advanced Learner 8th

ˈpoint to sth derived
1. to mention sth that you think is important and/or the reason why a particular situation exists
• The board of directors pointed to falling productivity to justify their decision.
• Pointing to the results of a recent survey, he claimed voters were most interested in education and unemployment.
2. to suggest that sth is true or likely
• All the signs point to a successful year ahead.
• The evidence before us points clearly to his innocence.
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