| 词汇 | hint |
| 释义 | hint (verb) hint 2 ENTRIES FOUND: hint (noun) hint (verb) 1 hint /ˈhɪnt/ noun plural hints 1 hint /ˈhɪnt/ noun plural hints Learner's definition of HINT [count] 1 : a small piece of information that helps you guess an answer or do something more easily提示；指点 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。 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。 2 : information about something given in an indirect way暗示 Her face gave me a hint of what she was thinking.她的表情让我看出她在想什么。 especially : a statement that suggests something that you do not want to say in a direct way（尤指）不想直接讲出来的事 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。 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。 “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。” 3 : a very small amount of something少许；少量 The sauce has a subtle hint of garlic.这个调料里有一点点蒜。 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。 He had a hint of a German accent.他讲话带点德国口音。 They'll betray you at the first hint of trouble.一有困难他们就会背叛你。 2 hint /ˈhɪnt/ verb hints; hinted; hinting 2 hint /ˈhɪnt/ verb hints; hinted; hinting Learner's definition of HINT : to say (something) or give information about (something) in an indirect way暗示；示意 [+ object] — usually + that He's been hinting that he might run for mayor.他一直在暗示，他可能会竞选市长。 [no object] 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。 The boss hinted about possible layoffs.老板暗示说可能会裁员。 hint at [phrasal verb] hint at (something) : to talk about (something) in an indirect way暗示；示意 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。 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。 What is she hinting at?她在暗示什么？ |
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