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three-point

UKθriː pɔɪntUSθriː pɔɪnt

Meaning

1adj.

(篮球)三分球的

2adj.

(测量或设计)三点的

Structure

word structure
1
three
数字三
+
2
point
点

Usage

He scored a decisive three-point shot in the final seconds.

他在最后几秒投进了制胜的三分球。

The engineer used a three-point system to stabilize the structure.

工程师采用三点系统来稳定结构。

Three-point bending tests measure material flexibility.

三点弯曲测试用于测量材料柔韧性。

Etymology

复合词 three-point 直译为“三个点”,最早用于几何或测量领域(如三点定位)。20世纪篮球规则中,将远离篮筐的投篮区标记为“三点线”,由此衍生出“三分球”的专用含义。词义演变体现了从空间描述(三点)到功能命名(得分方式)的逻辑跳跃。

Analysis

Structure
three-point=three数字三+point点

• three:源自古英语 þrīe(数字三),与原始日耳曼语 þrīz 同源,表示基数词。

• point:源自拉丁语 punctum(刺点、标记),通过古法语 point 传入英语,引申为“位置、得分点”。

词源溯源: 复合词 three-point 直译为“三个点”,最早用于几何或测量领域(如三点定位)。20世纪篮球规则中,将远离篮筐的投篮区标记为“三点线”,由此衍生出“三分球”的专用含义。词义演变体现了从空间描述(三点)到功能命名(得分方式)的逻辑跳跃。

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