Not a clue Meaning in English
expression
ˈnɑt/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈkɫu
NAHT-uh-KLOO
nˈɒt/ /æɪ/ /klˈuː
NOT-uh-KLOO
释义
An informal way to say you do not know or do not have any information about something.
用法与细微差别
Strictly informal, often used in spoken English. Common with 'have' or 'haven't': 'I have not a clue', 'I haven't got a clue.' It shows complete lack of knowledge; similar phrases include 'no idea' and 'not a hint.' Usually not used in formal writing.
Spanish: ni idea - ni una pistaPortuguese (BR): nem faço ideia - não tenho a menor ideia - nenhuma pistaPortuguese (PT): não faço ideia - não tenho a mínima ideia - nenhuma pistaChinese (Simplified): 一点头绪都没有Chinese (Traditional): 一點頭緒都沒有Hindi: ज़रा भी अंदाज़ा नहीं - कोई सुराग़ नहींArabic: لا فكرة لديّ - ليس عندي أدنى فكرةBengali: একদম ধারণা নেই - বিন্দুমাত্র ধারণা নেইRussian: понятия не имею - вообще не знаюJapanese: 全く分からない - 全然知らないVietnamese: hoàn toàn không biết - không biết chút gìKorean: 전혀 몰라 - 전혀 모르겠어Turkish: hiçbir fikrim yok - hiçbir bilgim yokUrdu: بالکل نہیں پتہ - ذرا سا بھی اندازہ نہیںIndonesian: tidak tahu sama sekali - sama sekali tidak ada petunjuk
例句
I have not a clue how to fix this computer.
basic
She has not a clue where her keys are.
basic
We have not a clue what he wants to eat.
basic
Honestly, I’ve got not a clue about fashion trends.
natural
Ask Tom—he knows. I’ve got not a clue!
natural
When it comes to math, I have not a clue what’s going on.
natural