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词汇 take-cue-from
释义

take your cue from something/someone


idiom
to be strongly influenced by something or someone: 深受…的影响
The architects took their cue for the design of the new hotel from the nearby banks.建筑师们对新旅馆的设计深受附近银行建筑的影响。
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take your cue from someone


phrase
to take notice of someone's words or behaviour so that you know what you should do: 照…的样子做;模仿…;仿效…
She watched his lips carefully and took her cue from him.她紧盯着他的嘴唇,照他的吩咐行事。
He should have taken his cue from his team captain, who remained low-key and dignified.
He had no idea which fork to use from his place setting and took his cue from his neighbour.
His statement on the anthrax case was ridiculed, but he insists he was taking his cue from the experts.
You should take a cue from your mother and try to enjoy life a bit.
See also
cuenoun(SIGNAL)

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