1 N-COUNT [oft NOUN that] 暗示 A hint is a suggestion about something that is made in an indirect way. 暗示
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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。
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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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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。
If you
take a
hint, you understand something that is suggested to you indirectly.
领会暗示 2 VERB 暗示;示意 If you hint at something, you suggest it in an indirect way. 暗示;示意
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She suggested a trip to the shops and hinted at the possibility of a treat of some sort. [VERB + at]
她建议去逛逛商店，并暗示可能要请客。
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Criticism is hinted at, but never made explicit. [VERB at noun]
批评总是含沙射影，但从未明说。
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Was he hinting that there could be some connection between drugs and Ian's disappearance?. [VERB that]
他是不是在暗示毒品和伊恩的失踪有某种联系？
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The President hinted he might make some changes in the government. [VERB that]
总统暗示他可能会在政府中进行某些改革。
SYN suggest, mention, indicate, imply
3 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. 有益的建议;不错的主意;好点子
SYN advice, help, tip(s), suggestion(s)
4 N-SING 少许;微量 A hint of something is a very small amount of it. 少许;微量
SYN trace, touch, suggestion, taste
| Word Partnership | Use hint with: |
| VERB. | take a hint 1 drop a hint, give a hint 1 2 |
| ADJ. | broad hint 1 helpful hint 2 |
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