cue

• 名词，指提示、信号或暗示，表示何时开始或执行某个动作，常用于戏剧、表演或交流中。

A noun referring to a signal, sign, or prompt that indicates when to begin or perform a specific action, often used in theater, performance, or communication.

1. Signal for actionB1formal

   A signal or sign that indicates when to start or do something.

   行动信号

   • The director gave the cue for the actors to begin.
   • Her yawn was a cue that she was tired.
   • The sound of the bell is the cue for the race to start.

   同义词hintindicationnudgepromptremindersignsignalstimulus

2. Theater promptB1formal

   A word, phrase, or action in a play that signals another actor to speak or perform.

   提示

   • He missed his cue and the scene was delayed.
   • The actor waited for his cue before entering the stage.
   • She whispered the cue to the nervous performer.

   同义词hintindicationpromptsignsignal

3. Hint or suggestionB2informal

   A piece of information or a hint that helps someone understand or decide.

   提示

   • Take a cue from her and start studying earlier.
   • The article gave me a cue about how to solve the problem.
   • His silence was a cue that he didn't agree.

   同义词cluehintindicationpromptremindersignsignalsuggestion

• 动词，表示给某人发出信号或提示，使其开始或完成某个动作，尤用于演出或交流场合。

A verb used to indicate the act of giving a signal or prompt to someone to begin or perform an action, especially in performance or communication contexts.

1. Signal to startB2formal

   To give a signal or indication for someone to begin an action, especially in performance or entertainment.

   发出提示

   • The director cued the actor to begin his monologue.
   • The sound technician cued the music at the right moment.
   • She cued the dancers to start their routine.

   同义词hintindicationpromptsignsignal

2. Prompt or remindB2informal

   To provide a hint or reminder to someone about what to do or say next.

   提示

   • He cued his friend to mention the surprise party.
   • The teacher cued the student to continue reading.
   • She cued him with a nod to start the presentation.

   同义词hintnudgepromptremindsignalsuggest