“得到线索”常见的英文表达有 get a clue、obtain a clue 或 acquire a clue。其中,“get a clue” 是较为口语化、常用的说法,而 “obtain” 和 “acquire” 则更为正式、书面一些。
例如:
We finally got a clue about the whereabouts of the missing person.(我们终于得到了有关失踪者下落的线索。)
The police have obtained a crucial clue in the case.(警方在案件中获得了关键线索。)
Through careful investigation, they acquired a valuable clue.(经过仔细调查,他们获得了一条有价值的线索。)