hint /hɪnt/

noun

1

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？

2

征兆；迹象

something that suggests what will happen in the future

同义词： sign

At the first hint of trouble, they left.

他们一发现有点不妙的迹象就离开了。

3

[usually sing.] ~ (of sth)

少许；少量

a small amount of sth

同义词： suggestion, trace

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。

4

[usually pl.] ~ (on sth)

秘诀；窍门

a small piece of practical information or advice

同义词： tip

handy hints on saving money

省钱妙诀

习语

take a/the hint

领会某人的暗示

to understand what sb wants you to do even though they tell you in an indirect way

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。

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。

verb

~ (at sth)

暗示；透露；示意

to suggest sth in an indirect way

[V] What are you hinting at?

你在暗示什么？

[V (that)] They hinted (that) there might be more job losses.

他们暗示说可能会有更多人失业。

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