English Dictionary

cue

/kjuː/

noun

An action or event that is a signal for somebody to do something.

The actor forgot his cue and stood on stage in silence.

意味（1）

An action or event that is a signal for somebody to do something.

This time Cudicini was left helpless when Natcho stepped up to expertly curl the ball into the top corner.

This time Cudicini was left helpless when Natcho stepped up to expertly curl the ball into the top corner. That was the cue for further pressure from the Russian side and it took further Cudicini saves to keep the score down.

意味（2）

The last words of a play actor's speech, serving as an intimation for the next actor to speak; any word or words which serve to remind an actor to speak or to do something; a catchword.

When my cue comes, call me, and I will answer.

意味（3）

(electronics, computing) A marker or signal that triggers something, such as the start of an audio recording.

意味（4）

A hint or intimation.

Give them [the servants] their cue to attend in two lines as he leaves the house.

意味（5）

(obsolete) Humour; temper of mind.