| 释义 |
hint /hɪnt/ n. | vt. | vi.
I n.
1. 暗示；示意
drop (或 give, throw out) a hint 给暗示(或露口风)
be able to take a (或 the) hint 能领会暗示
receive a broad hint 得到明白的示意
I made a little hint of a polite bow as she passed me. 当她在我身旁走过时，我稍微弯了一下腰以表示礼节性鞠躬。
2. [常作 hints] 建议，注意事项，点子
a book called Gardening Hints 一本题为《园艺指南》的书
Can you give me some hints on how to do this job? 这工作怎么做，你能给我指点一下吗?
3. 线索；细微的迹象
It was a warm clear day in September without a hint of autumn. 那是9月里的一个晴热天，没有一点秋意。
She still has a hint of her former beauty. 她还有一点昔日的风韵。
4. 少许，微量
a hint of spice 些微香料
5. 〈古〉时机，机会
II ❶ vt.
暗示；示意
He hinted broadly (vaguely) that I was a fool. 他清楚地(隐约地)暗示说我是个傻瓜。
I hinted to him nothing of my intentions. 我的意向一点也没有向他透露。
❷ vi.
作暗示；示意
He hinted at my impoliteness. 他暗示我缺乏礼貌。
Dark clouds hint at the storm to come. 乌云预示暴风雨即将来临。
His letter hints at (或 of) his anxiety for knowledge. 他的信暗示他对知识的渴望。
hint for an invitation 暗示希望能被邀请
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