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clue

UK //kluː//US //kluː//

词源

源自中古英语 'clew',原意为线团(如希腊神话中阿里阿德涅的线团引导忒修斯走出迷宫),后引申为引导理解的线索。

noun

❶ 线索或提示,指帮助解决问题或理解某事的零散信息,常用于侦探、谜题或复杂情境中。

“The detective found a crucial clue at the crime scene.”

(侦探在犯罪现场发现了一个关键线索。)

“She left no clues about where she was going.”

(她没有留下任何关于她去向的线索。)

同义词:hint, indication, sign

verb

❶ 提供线索或提示,通常用于引导他人理解或发现某事,常见于口语或非正式场景。

“Can you clue me in on what's happening?”

(你能告诉我发生了什么吗?)

“She clued her friend about the surprise party.”

(她向朋友透露了惊喜派对的线索。)

同义词:inform, notify, tip off

常见短语

not have a clue — 表示完全不知道或毫无头绪,常用于表达困惑或无知的状态。

“I don't have a clue how to fix this computer.”

(我完全不知道如何修理这台电脑。)

clue someone in — 向某人透露信息或提供线索,使其了解情况。

“Could you clue me in on the new project details?”

(你能告诉我新项目的细节吗?)