
英:/'kluː/ 美:/'kluː/
線索
過去式:clued 過去分詞:clued 現在分詞:cluing 第三人稱單數:clues 複數:clues
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n. 線索;(故事等的)情節
vt. 為…提供線索;為…提供情況
The police traced the clue to where the hostages were being held.
警察通過線索找到了人質被關押的地方。
The teacher said that he had left me a clue in the report.
老師說他已經在報告中給我留下了提示。
The police soon found out the suspect after he clued them.
在他提供了線索後,警察很快就找到了那位犯罪嫌疑人。
I'm never going to guess the answer if you don't give me a clue.
要是你不給我一點提示 我永遠也猜不到答案
I have no clue what you’re thinking.
我不知道你在想什麼。
She doesn't have a clue how to do her job. Somebody should show her.
她不知道如何開展她的工作。應該有人教她一下。
I didn’t have the slightest clue about the topic of the exam when I walked into class.
我走進教室的時候,對考試的題目一點概念也沒有。
This doctor doesn’t have the slightest clue what she’s doing!
這個醫生對她自己所做的事一點概念都沒有。
When I started studying physics, I didn’t have the slightest clue how the world worked. Now, I have a PhD.
當我開始學物理的時候,我對世界運行的方式一點概念都沒有。現在我已經是博士了。
My dad doesn't have a clue about technology. I always have to help him.
我爸爸對科技一竅不通。我總得幫他。
I haven't a clue as to how we're going to make this happen.
我不知道我們如何才能實現這點。
I'm trying to buy a Valentine's Day gift for my girlfriend, but I have no clue what to get her.
我想給我女朋友買情人節禮物,但我想不出買什麼。
Sure. I need to buy flowers for my girlfriend, but I don't have a clue what she'll like.
當然。我得給我女朋友買花,但我不知道她會喜歡什麼。
Sounds about right. Any clue as to what set it off?
聽起來是這樣。那是什麼原因導緻的呢?
The vital clue to the killer's identity was his nickname, Peanuts.
關于殺手身份的重大線索是他的綽號——花生。
The only clue he has is a fossil.
他唯一的線索就是一塊化石。
He did provide one clue.
他确實提供了一條線索。
He happened on a clue to the mystery.
他偶然發現了那秘密的線索。
This is the clue as to what is going on.
這是一條關于正在發生的事的線索。
clue in
向...提供情況
get a clue
得到線索;理解;領會
clue on
提示
not have a clue
什麼也不知道;毫無頭緒
n.|action/plot/scenario;線索;(故事等的)情節
“Clue”的詳細解釋
1. 核心含義
“Clue”是英語中的名詞和動詞,主要指“線索”或“提示”,用于引導發現事實、解決問題或理解複雜情境。其名詞形式常指間接證據或信息片段,如:The detective found a crucial clue at the crime scene(偵探在犯罪現場發現了關鍵線索)。動詞形式則強調“提供線索”,例如:Her expression clued me in to the secret(她的表情讓我察覺到了秘密)。
2. 詞源與曆史演變
“Clue”源自中古英語“clew”,最初指“線團”,源于古希臘神話中忒修斯依靠線團逃出迷宮的典故。這一隱喻逐漸演變為現代“線索”的含義,體現從具體物體到抽象概念的轉化。
3. 實際用法與場景
4. 近義詞辨析
權威參考來源
核心含義
Clue 是一個兼具名詞和動詞功能的英語詞彙,核心含義為“線索”或“解決問題的關鍵信息”。其詞源可追溯至古英語 clīwen(線團),與希臘神話中忒修斯用線團标記路徑以走出迷宮的典故相關,引申為“指引方向的關鍵依據”。
發音與拼寫
/kluː/
。 名詞用法
"The police found vital clues in the suspect's diary entries."(警方在嫌疑人日記中發現了重要線索)
"I don't have a clue about quantum physics."(我對量子物理一竅不通)
動詞用法
"Can you clue me in on the meeting details?"(能告訴我會議詳情嗎?)
詞性轉換
常用搭配
"This riddle is too difficult; I don't have a clue."(這個謎題太難,我毫無頭緒)
"She clued me in on the company’s new strategy."(她向我透露了公司的新戰略)
場景應用
"Archaeological clues suggest the existence of an ancient civilization."(考古線索表明存在古代文明)
"Can you give me any clue about the essay structure?"(能提示下論文結構嗎?)
詞彙 | 語義側重 | 例句對比 |
---|---|---|
clue | 解決問題的直接依據 | "The fossil was the only clue."(化石是唯一線索) |
hint | 間接提示或暗示 | "She dropped a hint about the surprise."(她暗示了驚喜的存在) |
evidence | 客觀證據(法律/科學場景) | "DNA evidence confirmed the suspect’s identity."(DNA證據确認了嫌疑人身份) |
易混淆詞
語法陷阱
Clue 是英語中表達“線索”的核心詞彙,其名詞和動詞功能覆蓋從刑偵破案到日常溝通的廣泛場景。掌握其固定搭配(如 not have a clue)和詞性轉換(如 clueless)對四六級考試尤為重要。使用時需注意與 hint、evidence 的語義差異,并避免與 cue 混淆。通過詞源聯想(線團→迷宮→線索)可增強記憶效果。
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