The best way to decide is to use context clues.

判断的最好方法就是利用上下文的线索。

youdao

Try to guess what the word means from context clues.

根据上下文线索，根据该生词周围的词试图猜测其意义。

youdao

This extremely bright child has just memorized the words in the stories and is talented at using context clues to figure out the words.

这个聪明过人的孩子仅仅记住了故事里的单词，并且善于利用文章的线索来领会这些词。

youdao

Instead, you're more likely to get context clues, like the brake lights.

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