make a point [看美剧学俚语 Loki s01e01]

LOKI S01E1v0:28:47.25

I was just standing up to make a point.

我站起来只是有话说

make a point

To state or demonstrate something of particular importance. to score a point in a game. 两个主要意义:阐明一个观点、发表看法;或得一分。

I'm not complaining, only making a point.
我并不是抱怨,只是表明⼀个看法。

To make a point about the need for a design revision, she showed how a single grain of sand could cause the entire mechanism to seize up.

为了强调修改设计的必要性,她展示了一粒沙子如何导致整个机制失灵。

Stop interrupting me—I'm trying to make a point!

不要打断我,我正试图说明一个观点!

You made a point that we all should remember. 
你提出了一个我们都应该记住的观点。
He spoke for an hour without making a point.
他讲了一个小时也没有提出一个观点。

Bob made a point in the last match. 
鲍勃在最后一场比赛中得了一分。
Karen made twenty points in the second half.
凯伦在下半场得了20分。

严格来讲这不算是个IDIOM,下边的才是

make a point of doing sth 强调,重视,特意…,认为有必要…,坚持要…,决心做…

有意识地、有目的地努力做某事 To consciously and deliberately make an effort to do something.
(因重要或必要)保证做,必定做 To be or make sure you do sth because it is important or necessary 

I made a point of closing all the windows before leaving the house.
我特意在离开房子前关上了所有的窗户。

I can't believe I forgot to pick up milk. I even made a point of stopping at the store to get it, but then bought everything else but that.

我不敢相信我忘了去买牛奶。我甚至特意去商店买了它,但除此之外,我都买了。

I always make a point to stop by that market when strawberries are in season.

当草莓上市时,我总是特意去那个市场。

Make a point of backing up your files at regular intervals.
一定要定期备份文件。
The Chinese make a point of their personal honor.
中国人特别重视个人荣誉.
I make a point of taking a walk before supper.
我规定在晚饭前出外散步一次.