hint

[hint]

n.暗示
v.暗示, 示意

n.

1. 暗示[C][+that]

The speaker dropped a hint of a possible modification of the proposals.

发言者暗示可能会修改建议。

2. 少许, 微量[S][(+of)]

There was just a hint of pepper in the soup.

汤里只放了一点儿胡椒粉。

3. 建议, 指点, 注意事项[P1]

She gave me some useful hints on how to deal with the matter.

她就怎样处理这件事给了我一些有益的指点。

vt.

暗示, 示意[Y][+(that)]

She hinted that I should go.

她暗示我应该去。

vi.

作暗示, 示意[(+at)]

What are you hinting at?

你在暗示什么?

词形变化

名词: hinter | 动词过去式: hinted | 动词过去分词: hinted | 动词现在分词: hinting | 动词第三人称单数: hints |

词义辨析

同义:

vt.暗示; 建议

suggest  imply  allude  intimate  insinuate  

同义参见:

glimmer  intimate  connotation  suspicion  infer  suggestion  inkling  invitation  indicate  clue  recommendation  prompt  cue  shade  particle  

英英释义

名词 hint:

an indirect suggestion

同义词：intimation, breath

a slight indication

同义词：clue

a slight but appreciable addition

同义词：touch, tinge, mite, pinch, jot, speck, soupcon

a just detectable amount

同义词：trace, suggestion

an indication of potential opportunity

同义词：tip, lead, steer, confidential information, wind

动词 hint:

drop a hint; intimate by a hint

同义词：suggest

补充

hinthint英:[hint] 美:[hɪnt]vt. & vi.1.暗示, 示意He hinted his dissatisfaction with her work.他暗示了对她工作的不满。They hinted to us that they would take our suggestion.他们向我们暗示说, 他们将采纳我们的建议。n.1.暗示, 示意He gave me a hint that I was being cheated.他暗示我在受人欺骗。2.细微的迹象, 少许, 微量There's a subtle hint of garlic in the sauce.调味汁里稍微有一点蒜味。3.建议, 有益的劝告This list of hints help the new students a lot.这一系列的建议对新生帮助很大。

例句

1. Subtle hints are wasted on people like that.含蓄的暗示对那样的人没用。 2. I'd dropped a hint about having an exhibition of his work up here.关于他的作品展将要在这里举办, 我已经给了暗示。 3. The statement gave no hint as to what the measures would be.该声明对于将要采取的措施没有作出任何暗示。 4. The Minister gave a strong hint that the government had changed its mind.这位部长强烈暗示政府已经改变主意。 5. He took the hint and left her alone.他领会了暗示, 让她一个人待着。 6. Upon my word, you don't seem able to take a hint!的确, 你似乎无法领会暗示啊！ 7. He can't take a hint.他领会不了暗示。 8. I can take a hint!我能领会暗示！ 9. The magazine includes hints on fashion and cookery.这本杂志包括了一些关于时尚和烹饪的建议。 10. I'm hoping to get some fashion hints.我期望得到一些时尚方面的建议。 11. There was a hint of garlic in the sauce.调味汁里有少许大蒜。 12. Choose a shade with a hint of pink.请选一种带一点粉色的颜色吧。 13. White paint, or white with a hint of colour, will give a fresh feel.白色的涂料, 或者带有一点淡淡色彩的白色, 会给人一种清新的感觉。 14. I glanced at her and saw no hint of irony on her face.我看了她一眼, 发现她的脸上没有一丝嘲讽的表情。 15. 'That's what I was thinking,' Hansen said, with a hint of a smile.“我就是这么想的。”汉森说道, 脸上带着一丝微笑。 16. He hinted that he might soon be considering retirement.他暗示不久他将考虑退休。 17. Mrs Pardell had hinted darkly that he had been drinking.帕德尔夫人曾模糊地暗示他一直在喝酒。 18. He hinted that I had a good chance of getting the job.他暗示我很有可能得到这份工作。 19. He clearly hinted that he wanted me not to get in.他明白无误地暗示，要我别进去。 20. Her letter hints of her love to (towards) me.她的来信暗示了她对我的爱。 21. to hint for joining暗示着想要加入 22. he has given no hint of his views.他一点儿也没有透露自己的观点。 23. handy hints about what to buy.有关买什么的有用提示。 24. Randall smiled with a hint of mockery.兰德尔微笑着，带着一丝嘲笑的意味。 25. the Minister hinted at a possible change of heart.部长暗示可能要改变立场。 26. [with clause]Edwards has hinted that he will dispose of his majority shareholding.爱德华兹已暗示他将转让大部分股权。 27. the restrained fronts of the terraced houses only hinted at the wealth within.排屋的正面淡雅，这只能表明里面住家的富有。 28. she tried to put him off but he didn't take the hint.她想要让他下车，但他没领会她的暗示。 29. There was a hint of sadness in his voice.他的声音里带着少许悲哀。 30. helpful hints有用的指点 31. They only hinted at their great disappointment.他们很失望，但只是略作暗示而已。 32. He hinted that he might be moving to Greece.他暗示他也许会移居希腊。 33. "I can't tell you the answer, but I'll give you a hint. [=clue]"我不能告诉你答案，但会给你点儿提示。 34. The book includes helpful hints [=tips] for inexperienced cooks.这本书为初出茅庐的厨师提供了有益的指点。 35. Her face gave me a hint of what she was thinking.她的表情让我看出她在想什么。 36. He's been dropping hints that he'd like to be invited to the party. [=he has been saying things that show that he wants to be invited]他一直暗示他愿意受邀参加聚会。 37. "When she told me how much work she had to do, I got/took the hint [=I understood what she was suggesting] and left."当她告诉我她要干的活太多时，我领会出了她的暗示，然后就离开了。 38. "“I have a lot of work to do.” “OK, I'll leave. I can take a hint.”"“我有太多的活要干。”“好，我会走的。我明白你的意思。” 39. The sauce has a subtle hint of garlic.这个调料里有一点点蒜。 40. "It was late March, but there was still a hint [=trace] of winter in the air."已是三月下旬，但仍有一丝冬日的气息。 41. He had a hint of a German accent.他讲话带点德国口音。 42. They'll betray you at the first hint of trouble.一有困难他们就会背叛你。 43. He's been hinting that he might run for mayor.他一直在暗示，他可能会竞选市长。 44. "I keep hinting, but she's not catching on. I think I need to be more direct."我不断暗示，但她没能领会。我想我需要更直接一些。 45. The boss hinted about possible layoffs.老板暗示说可能会裁员。 46. He's been hinting at the possibility of running for mayor. = He's been hinting at a mayoral run.他一直暗示他有可能竞选市长。 47. The history textbook only hinted at the racial prejudice of that era.历史教科书只间接地提及那个时期的种族歧视。 48. What is she hinting at?她在暗示什么？