clue
n.
1、(帮助警方破案的)线索,迹象
The police think the videotape may hold some vital clues to the identity of the killer.
警方认为那盘录影带可能有能确认凶手身份的一些重要线索。
2、(问题答案的)线索,提示
Diet may hold the clue to the causes of migraine.
饮食习惯有可能揭示偏头痛的起因。
3、(纵横填字谜、游戏或问题的)提示词语,解答提示
Give me a clue.
给我些提示吧!
not have a clue
1、一无所知,不知怎么做
I don't have a clue where she lives.
我完全不知道她住在哪儿。
2、很笨拙,很愚蠢
Don't ask him to do it--he doesn't have a clue!
这事别叫他做,他笨极了!
V.
给某人提供最新消息
clue sb in on sth
He's just clued me in on the latest developments.
他刚给我提供了最新的进展情况。