Cue
01
台球球杆, 桌球球杆
a tapered rod used to strike the cue ball in billiards or pool
例子
He chalked his cue before taking the shot.
他在击球前给自己的球杆上了粉。
The professional lined up the cue carefully.
专业人士仔细地排好了球杆。
02
信号, 提示
something that signals or indicates what action to take
例子
The bell was a cue for students to enter the classroom.
铃声是学生们进入教室的一个信号。
He waited for the cue to start speaking.
他等待信号开始说话。
03
提示, 线索
a few words or actions that hint another performer to say a line or do something
例子
The actor waited for his cue before entering the stage.
演员在进入舞台前等待他的提示。
The director gave a subtle nod as a cue for the lights to dim.
导演轻轻点头作为灯光变暗的提示。
04
线索, 提示
evidence or information that helps solve a problem or mystery
例子
The footprints were a cue for the detective.
足迹是侦探的一个线索。
The strange noise gave a cue about what had happened.
奇怪的声音给出了关于发生了什么的线索。
to cue
01
提示, 发出信号
to give a hint, signal, or prompt to a performer to act, speak, or continue
例子
The stage manager cued the actor for his next line.
舞台监督提示演员说他的下一句台词。
She was cued when she forgot part of her speech.
当她忘记部分演讲内容时，她被cue了。
词汇树
autocue
cueist
miscue
cue
