hint

剑桥词典

hint noun (INDIRECT STATEMENT)

[ 可数名词：有复数形式的名词 ]
something that you say or do that shows what you think or want , usually in a way that is not direct
暗示，提示，示意
[ 词或词组后面接一个that从句 ] 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！

例句

• 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.

hint noun (ADVICE)

[ 可数名词：有复数形式的名词 ]
a piece of advice that helps you to do something
建议
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。

hint noun (SMALL AMOUNT)

[ 可数名词：有复数形式的名词 通常作为单数使用的名词 ]
a very small amount of something
很少量
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。 返回 hint