adj.点状的，细孔状的；具（刻）点的

The punctate distribution of stars across the night sky is mesmerizing to observe.
星星在夜空中零星分布的景象令人着迷。
She paused frequently, punctuating her speech with thoughtful silences.
她经常停顿，用深思熟虑的沉默来强调她的讲话。
The poet used punctuation creatively, using commas and dashes to convey meaning.
诗人创造性地使用标点符号，用逗号和破折号来表达意思。
The rain fell in short, punctate bursts, creating a rhythmic pattern on the roof.
雨水以短促、断续的方式落下，屋顶上形成了一种有节奏的模式。
The teacher marked the students' essays with numerous punctuate errors, emphasizing the need for improvement.
老师在学生的论文中划出许多标点错误，以此强调需要改进的地方。
After each point, the tennis player paused to catch his breath, punctuating the intense match with brief moments of rest.
每赢得一分后，这位网球运动员都会暂停喘口气，用短暂的休息给紧张的比赛增添了节奏。
The author punctuated his narrative with vivid descriptions of the setting, making the story come alive.
作者通过生动的环境描绘来点缀他的叙述，使故事栩栩如生。
The professor punctuated her lecture with anecdotes, keeping the students engaged and entertained.
教授在讲座中穿插讲述轶事，让学生保持专注并享受学习过程。
The clock chimed the hour, punctuating the quiet night with a clear and resonant sound.
时钟敲响了整点，清脆的声音打破了夜晚的宁静。
The city's skyline was punctuated by towering skyscrapers, standing as symbols of modernity and progress.
这座城市的天际线被高耸的摩天大楼点缀，象征着现代性和进步。