cue

柯林斯词典

1. N-COUNT In the theatre or in a musical performance, a performer's cue is something another performer says or does that is a signal for them to begin speaking, playing, or doing something. (在戏剧或音乐表演中提示表演者说话、演奏或动作的) 提示
The actors not performing sit at the side of the stage in full view, waiting for their cues. 未表演的男演员们坐在舞台边，对舞台一览无余，他们等待着上场的提示。
2. N-COUNT If you say that something that happens is a cue for an action, you mean that people start doing that action when it happens. 触发事件
That was the cue for several months of intense bargaining. 此事触发了此后数月激烈的讨价还价。
3. N-COUNT A cue is a long, thin wooden stick that is used to hit the ball in games such as billiards, pool, and snooker. (台球等所用的) 球杆
4. V-T If one performer cues another, they say or do something which is a signal for the second performer to begin speaking, playing, or doing something. (为下一位演员) 提示
He read the scene, with Seaton cueing him. 在西顿提示下，他朗诵了这一场的台词。
5. V-T to drive (a ball) with a cue (用球杆)击球