cue
复数形式
cues
1
台球球杆, 桌球球杆
a tapered rod used to strike the cue ball in billiards or pool
- 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。
- The pool hall provided high-quality cues for the players.
台球厅为玩家提供了高质量的球杆。
- She bought a new cue to improve her game.
她买了一根新的球杆来改进她的游戏。
- His cue slipped slightly during the break shot.
在开球时，他的球杆稍微滑了一下。
2
信号, 提示
something that signals or indicates what action to take
- 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。
- Traffic lights act as cues for drivers.
交通信号灯作为驾驶员的提示。
- The teacher's nod served as a cue to begin.
老师的点头作为开始的信号。
- Music served as a cue for the dancers to change steps.
音乐作为舞者改变舞步的提示。
3
提示, 线索
a few words or actions that hint another performer to say a line or do something
A cue is a signal or prompt for an actor or crew member to begin a specific action or deliver a line during a performance. It can be a verbal signal, such as a line spoken by another character, or a visual or auditory signal, such as a light change or sound effect. Cues help ensure that the performance runs smoothly and that timing is synchronized among all elements of the production.
- 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。
- She missed her cue and entered the scene at the wrong moment.
她错过了她的提示，在错误的时刻进入了场景。
- His cue came just as the audience held their breath in anticipation.
他的提示就在观众屏息期待的时候出现了。
- During rehearsals, the actors practiced responding to each other's cues.
在排练期间，演员们练习了对彼此的提示做出反应。
4
线索, 提示
evidence or information that helps solve a problem or mystery
- 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。
- Her hesitation was a cue to investigate further.
她的犹豫是进一步调查的一个线索。
- The puzzle provided several cues for the solution.
这个谜题提供了几个解决线索。
- The sudden change in temperature was a cue to check the system.
温度的突然变化是检查系统的一个线索。