Cue 对比 Prompt

在英语中何时使用每一个，包含含义、语域和例句。

Cue

前 2000（常见） B2 noun

Prompt

前 2000（常见） B2 verb

	Cue	Prompt
发音	🇬🇧 /["/kjuː/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/kjuː/"]/ 听 Cue	🇬🇧 //prɒmpt// 🇺🇸 //prɑːmpt// 听 Prompt
含义	A signal or reminder to do something.	to encourage someone to do something.
例句	He gave me a subtle cue to start the presentation.	The teacher will prompt you to think critically about the topic.
语域	中性	中性
常见程度	前 2000（常见）	前 2000（常见）
CEFR 等级	B2	B2
词性	noun	verb
搭配	visual, wait for, follow, take, on cue, cue for, right on cue, take your cue from somebody/​something, visual, wait for, follow, take, on cue, cue for, right on cue, take your cue from somebody/​something	prompt an action, prompt a response, prompt someone to do something, prompt questions, prompt feedback
反义	distraction, misdirection	deter, discourage
常见错误	Confusing 'cue' with 'queue' which means a line of people., Using 'cues' instead of 'cue' when referring to a single signal., Mispronouncing 'cue' as 'kyoo' instead of 'kwu' in some dialects.	Confusing with 'propose' - 'prompt' is more about encouragement., Using 'prompt' without a following action - it usually needs something to follow., Saying 'prompt someone for doing' instead of 'prompt someone to do'.
用法说明	Use 'cue' when referring to signals, especially in performances or sports. Avoid using it in overly casual conversations.	Use 'prompt' in formal or neutral contexts when encouraging action or thought. Avoid in informal conversation.

常见问题：Cue 对比 Prompt

Cue和Prompt 有什么区别？

Cue: A signal or reminder to do something. Prompt: to encourage someone to do something.

Cue和Prompt 的 CEFR 等级相同吗？

在 CEFR 量表上：Cue: B2, Prompt: B2。

我可以互换使用 Cue和Prompt 吗？

不总是。Cue和Prompt 相关，有时可以互换，但在语域、常见程度和用法上不同，所以换用可能改变意思或语气。替换前先看看上面的区别。