🇬🇧🇨🇳 cue - 暗示 : English Lesson

Meaning of "cue" ("暗示"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

A cue is a signal or hint that tells a person or an animal that it is the right moment to do something. It can be something you see, hear, or feel, like a word, a sound, a light, or even a look. For example, when the teacher raises a hand, that might be the cue for everyone to be quiet, or when the music starts, that can be the cue for dancers to begin their dance.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

The teacher’s footsteps in the hallway were our cue to stop our paper-airplane championship and look innocent.

The first raindrop on my nose was my cue to realize bringing a paper hat instead of an umbrella was a terrible idea.

The alarm clock’s beep was my cue to wake up, but my blanket took it as a cue to hug me tighter.

When Mom gave me “the look,” it was my cue to stop juggling oranges near the ceiling fan.

The loud slurp from my sister’s straw was my cue to move my drink far, far away from her.

At the school play, a red light is the first cue. The teacher's nod is the second cue. A drum beat is the third cue. The boy sees each cue and steps to the front. The cue to speak makes him smile. The final cue brings loud claps, and he bows, proud.

This word is at the B2 level, which means it’s used in more complex conversations and texts. It helps you discuss abstract ideas, express opinions clearly, and engage in discussions on a variety of topics, both personal and professional.

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