hint
- n.提示;暗示;迹象;示意;少许;少量;征兆;秘诀
- v.暗示;透露;示意
复数： hints 过去式： hinted 现在分词： hinting 过去分词： hinted 第三人称单数： hints
hintnoun
暗示；提示；示意
something that you say or do in an indirect way in order to show sb what you are thinking
He gave a broad hint (= one that was obvious) that he was thinking of retiring.
他几乎明示他正在考虑退休。
Should I drop a hint (= give a hint ) to Matt?
我应该给马特一点暗示吗？
征兆；迹象
something that suggests what will happen in the future
At the first hint of trouble, they left.
他们一发现有点不妙的迹象就离开了。
少许；少量
a small amount of sth
a hint of a smile
一丝笑意
There was more than a hint of sadness in his voice.
他的声音中流露出了深切的悲伤。
The walls were painted white with a hint of peach.
墙壁粉刷成了略呈桃红的白色。
秘诀；窍门
a small piece of practical information or advice
handy hints on saving money
省钱妙诀
to understand what sb wants you to do even though they tell you in an indirect way
我以为他们永远也不会走的——有些人就是不会看眼色。
I thought they'd never go─some people just can't take a hint.
Sarah hoped he'd take the hint and leave her alone.
萨拉希望他能明白她的意思，不来打扰她。
hint
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N-COUNT 暗示
A hint is a suggestion about something that is made in an indirect way.The Minister gave a strong hint that the government were thinking of introducing tax concessions for mothers...
部长明显地暗示政府正在考虑对母亲们实行税收减免。
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VERB 暗示;示意
If you hint at something, you suggest it in an indirect way.She suggested a trip to the shops and hinted at the possibility of a treat of some sort...
她建议去逛逛商店，并暗示可能要请客。
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N-COUNT 有益的建议;不错的主意;好点子
A hint is a helpful piece of advice, usually about how to do something.Here are some helpful hints to make your journey easier...
几条有用的建议可以让你的旅途更轻松。
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N-SING 少许;微量
A hint of something is a very small amount of it.She added only a hint of vermouth to the gin...
她只在杜松子酒里加了少许苦艾酒。
noun
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- an indication of potential opportunity
- he got a tip on the stock market
- a good lead for a job
- Synonym: tip lead steer confidential information wind
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- a slight indication
- Synonym: clue
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- an indirect suggestion
- not a breath of scandal ever touched her
- Synonym: intimation breath
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- a just detectable amount
- he speaks French with a trace of an accent
- Synonym: trace suggestion
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- a slight but appreciable amount
- this dish could use a touch of garlic
- Synonym: touch tinge mite pinch jot speck soupcon
verb
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- drop a hint;intimate by a hint
- Synonym: suggest
数据来源：WordNet
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Should I drop a hint to Matt ?
我应该给马特一点暗示吗？
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The statement gave no hint as to what the measures would be .
讲话没有就这些措施的具体内容作出暗示。
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I thought they 'd never go ─ some people just can 't take a hint .
我以为他们永远也不会走的——有些人就是不会看眼色。
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There was a hint of steel in his voice .
他的语调显得冷静而坚决。
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I thought she was hinting at something , but I let it go .
我想她在暗示什么，然而我也没再多问。
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She let fall a further heavy hint .
她似乎无意中又说出了一个明显的提示。
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They hinted there might be more job losses .
他们暗示说可能会有更多人失业。
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Sarah hoped he 'd take the hint and leave her alone .
萨拉希望他能明白她的意思，不来打扰她。
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The merest hint of smoke is enough to make her feel ill .
最细微的一丝烟就能使她感到不舒服。
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The walls were painted white with a hint of peach .
墙壁粉刷成了略呈桃红的白色。
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She 's been dropping subtle hints about what she 'd like as a present .
她不断隐隐暗示她喜欢什么样的礼物。
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There was more than a hint of sadness in his voice .
他的声音中流露出了深切的悲伤。
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There was a hint of accusation in her voice .
她的话音中暗含谴责的意思。
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There was not the slightest hint of trouble .
当时看不出丝毫会出现麻烦的迹象。
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It was the barest hint of a smile .
那是一个几乎不露一丝痕迹的笑。
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There was not a hint of badness in him .
他道德十分高尚。
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What are you hinting at ?
你在暗示什么？
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The President hinted he might make some changes in the government .
总统暗示他可能会在政府中进行某些改革。
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How could she know about that ? He 'd certainly never let drop any hint
她是怎么知道的？他绝对没有走漏半点风声。
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If I drop a few hints he might give me a cutting .
如果我给点暗示，他没准会送我一段插枝。
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Here are some helpful hints to make your journey easier
几条有用的建议可以让你的旅途更轻松。
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The book gives handy hints on looking after indoor plants
这本书提供了一些关于如何照料室内花草的有用信息。
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They 've been giving broad hints about what to expect .
他们对将会出现什么情况已作了明白的暗示。
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They neglect their duty at the least hint of fun elsewhere
别处哪怕发生一丁点儿乐事，他们便会忘记自己的职责。
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I 'm hoping to get some fashion hints .
我希望能得到一些有关时尚的建议。
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I 'd dropped a hint about having an exhibition of his work up here
我已经暗示要在这里举办一次他的作品展。
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Diana took the hint and left them to it
戴安娜会意，任由他们自己去解决。
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She 'd never received the merest hint of any communication from him .
她从未得到他准备沟通的一丁点儿暗示。
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His hair is thinning and his skin has lost all hint of youth .
他的头发开始脱落，皮肤也老化了。
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The Minister gave a strong hint that the government were thinking of introducing tax concessions for mothers
部长明显地暗示政府正在考虑对母亲们实行税收减免。
指间接表达自己的所感所想，而非直接说明。
His smile implied his consent.
他的微笑暗示他同意。
She implied that she was the one in charge of the whole project.
她暗示她是整个计划的负责人。
指通过间接的言语或行动来暗示某事。
He strongly hinted that he might run for the position of mayor.
他强烈暗示他可能要竞选市长。
She had no idea what her friend was hinting at.
她不知道她的朋友在暗示什么。
指暗示令人不愉快的内容，尤暗指某人不诚实。
He insinuated that the boy was lying to her.
他暗指那个男孩在对她说谎。
Do you know what she was trying to insinuate?
你知道她想暗示什么吗？
指间接地表达出自己的意思，而非直接说明。
He has intimated to me his wish to resign.
他向我暗示过他想辞职。
She vaguely intimated that she couldn't invite them to the party.
她含糊地暗示无法邀请他们参加聚会。
指隐晦而间接地表达某事。
Are you suggesting that you are smarter than her?
你言下之意是说你比她聪明吗？
She would never suggest such a thing.
她根本不会有这样的意思。
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