hint
noun uk/hɪnt/ us/hɪnt/
(INDIRECT STATEMENT)
B2 [ C ]暗示，提示，示意
something that you say or do that shows what you think or want, usually in a way that is not direct
[ + that ] He's dropped (= given) several hints to the boss that he'll quit if he doesn't get a promotion. 他已经向老板暗示了好几次，如果不获得升职他就会辞职。
Did she give you any hints about where she was going? 她有没有向你暗示过她要去哪里呢？
You can't take (= understand) a hint, can you? Just go away and leave me alone! 你就是听不懂暗示，对不对？滚开，不要烦我！
Synonyms: implicationimputation indication (SIGN)innuendoinsinuationintimation suggestion
- More examples
- He doesn't take hints very easily, but he'll catch on to what you're saying eventually.
- He hasn't announced his decision officially, but he's dropped several hints.
- Margaret dropped a hint that she'd like to come to the party.
- They dropped several hints that they were about to get married.
- You have to be blunt with him. He can't take a hint.
(ADVICE)
B2 [ C ]建议
a piece of advice that helps you to do something
Could you give us a hint about how to do this exercise, please? 你能不能给我们一些关于如何做这个练习的建议？
This recipe book is full of handy (= useful) hints. 这本烹饪书中有很多有用的建议。
(SMALL AMOUNT)
C2 [ C usually singular ]很少量
a very small amount of something
There's just a hint of brandy in the sauce. 调味汁中只有很少的白兰地。
I detected a hint of doubt in his voice. 我察觉到他的语气中有些许怀疑。
hint
verb [ I ] uk/hɪnt/ us/hɪnt/
暗示
to say or do something that shows what you think or want, usually in a way that is not direct
[ + (that) ] Mum's hinted (that) she might pay for my trip to Mexico. 妈妈暗示她或许可以资助我的墨西哥之行。
He's hinted at the possibility of moving to Canada. 他暗示过有可能移居加拿大。
Compare: suggest
- More examples
- My boss hinted that I'm being considered for promotion.
- The minister hinted that he was about to resign.
- They've been hinting at the possibility of launching a take-over bid.
- Sometimes it's better to hint at the truth rather than state it directly.
- The report hinted at the likely outcome.