clue

• 用于解决问题、谜团或难题的线索或信息；也可指帮助破案的证据或迹象。

A piece of evidence or information used in solving a problem, mystery, or puzzle.

1. Hint or evidenceB1formal

   A piece of information or evidence that helps solve a problem or mystery.

   线索或证据

   • The detective found a clue at the crime scene.
   • This map gives us a clue about the treasure's location.
   • She left a clue for him to find her.

   同义词cueevidencehintindicationinklingintimationleadpointersigntip

2. Understanding or ideaB1informal

   An idea or understanding about something, often used in negative contexts.

   头绪

   • He doesn't have a clue about how to fix the car.
   • I had no clue what she was talking about.
   • Do you have any clue where we are?

   同义词conceptionhintideainklingintimationnotionsuspicion

• 动词，指提供信息或线索，帮助某人解决问题或解开谜团。

A verb meaning to provide someone with information or a hint to help solve a problem or mystery.

1. To inform or give a hintB2informal

   To provide someone with information or a hint about something.

   提示

   • Can you clue me in on what happened at the meeting?
   • She clued him in about the surprise party.
   • I'll clue you in on the details later.

   同义词apprisehintindicateinformnotifyprimesuggesttip off

   反义词bafflebewilderconfusemisdirectmisleadperplex

短语动词变体clue in