clue

英 [kluː] 美 [kluː]

• n. 线索；提示

双解释义

n. (名词)

1. [C]线索,端倪

   sth, such as an object or a piece of information, that helps to find an answer to a question, difficulty, or mystery

详尽释义

n. 名词

1. 线索
2. 情节
3. 提示，暗示，启示
4. 迹象，端倪，苗头
5. 答案
6. 头绪
7. 方法

v. 动词

1. 为...提供线索
2. <口>为...提供情况，告知
3. 给（某人）提供最新信息
4. 暗示，提示

英英释义

Noun:

1. a slight indication

2. evidence that helps to solve a problem

Verb:

1. roll into a ball

例句

用作名词 (n.)

1. There is no clue to the identity of the thief.
   没有确定窃贼身分的线索。
2. We have no clue as to where she went after she left home.
   我们对她离家後去往何处毫无线索。
3. They are now trying to chase down all possible clues.
   他们现在正在设法寻找一切可能的线索。
4. I gave him another clue, but he still didn't twig (the answer).
   我又提示他一次，他还是不理解(那答案).

常见句型

用作名词 (n.)

1. Police have still found no clues as to the whereabouts of the missing woman.
   有关那个失踪妇女的下落,警方仍未发现任何线索。
2. I'll never guess the answer.Give me another clue!
   我猜不出来,你再给我来个提示吧!
3. She hasn't a clue about computers.
   她对电脑一窍不通。

词汇搭配

用作名词 (n.)

动词+～

• discover〔find〕 a clue 发现线索
• furnish〔provide, supply〕 a clue 提供线索
• have no clue 无线索
• trace a clue 追踪线索

形容词+～

• key clue 关键的线索
• important clue 主要的线索
• reliable clue 可靠的线索

～+介词

• clue to… 的线索

近反义词

【近义词】

• cue
• hint