hint

noun

1. 暗示；提示；示意
   something that you say or do in an indirect way in order to show sb what you are thinking
   1. He gave a broad hint (= one that was obvious) that he was thinking of retiring.
      他几乎明示他正在考虑退休。
   2. Should I drop a hint (= give a hint ) to Matt?
      我应该给马特一点暗示吗？
2. 征兆；迹象
   something that suggests what will happen in the future
   1. At the first hint of trouble, they left.
      他们一发现有点不妙的迹象就离开了。
3. 少许；少量
   a small amount of sth
   1. a hint of a smile
      一丝笑意
   2. There was more than a hint of sadness in his voice.
      他的声音中流露出了深切的悲伤。
   3. The walls were painted white with a hint of peach.
      墙壁粉刷成了略呈桃红的白色。
4. 秘诀；窍门
   a small piece of practical information or advice
   1. handy hints on saving money
      省钱妙诀

verb

1. 暗示；透露；示意
   to suggest sth in an indirect way
   1. What are you hinting at?
      你在暗示什么？
   2. They hinted (that) there might be more job losses.
      他们暗示说可能会有更多人失业。

1. N-COUNT 暗示
   A hint is a suggestion about something that is made in an indirect way.
   1. 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。
   2. 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。
   3. 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。
2. VERB 暗示;示意
   If you hint at something, you suggest it in an indirect way.
   1. She suggested a trip to the shops and hinted at the possibility of a treat of some sort...
      她建议去逛逛商店，并暗示可能要请客。
   2. Criticism is hinted at, but never made explicit...
      批评总是含沙射影，但从未明说。
   3. Was he hinting that there could be some connection between drugs and Ian's disappearance?...
      他是不是在暗示毒品和伊恩的失踪有某种联系？
   4. The President hinted he might make some changes in the government.
      总统暗示他可能会在政府中进行某些改革。
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.
   1. Here are some helpful hints to make your journey easier...
      几条有用的建议可以让你的旅途更轻松。
   2. I'm hoping to get some fashion hints.
      我希望能得到一些有关时尚的建议。
4. N-SING 少许;微量
   A hint of something is a very small amount of it.
   1. She added only a hint of vermouth to the gin...
      她只在杜松子酒里加了少许苦艾酒。
   2. I glanced at her and saw no hint of irony on her face.
      我瞥了她一眼，没有在她的脸上看到一丝嘲弄。

1. There was a hint of schoolboy shyness in his explanation
   他的解释中带有一丝学生的羞涩。
2. Maria loved both the children. There was never a hint of favouritism.
   玛丽亚对两个孩子都疼爱有加，向来一视同仁。
3. 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。
4. 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。
5. 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。
6. She suggested a trip to the shops and hinted at the possibility of a treat of some sort
   她建议去逛逛商店，并暗示可能要请客。
7. Criticism is hinted at, but never made explicit
   批评总是含沙射影，但从未明说。
8. Was he hinting that there could be some connection between drugs and Ian's disappearance?
   他是不是在暗示毒品和伊恩的失踪有某种联系？
9. The President hinted he might make some changes in the government.
   总统暗示他可能会在政府中进行某些改革。
10. Here are some helpful hints to make your journey easier
    几条有用的建议可以让你的旅途更轻松。
11. I'm hoping to get some fashion hints.
    我希望能得到一些有关时尚的建议。
12. She added only a hint of vermouth to the gin
    她只在杜松子酒里加了少许苦艾酒。
13. I glanced at her and saw no hint of irony on her face.
    我瞥了她一眼，没有在她的脸上看到一丝嘲弄。
14. Sinclair examined the closed, clever face for any hint of irony, but found none.
    辛克莱审视着那张不动声色的精明的脸庞，试图寻找任何冷嘲的迹象，但是却什么都没发现。
15. They neglect their duty at the least hint of fun elsewhere
    别处哪怕发生一丁点儿乐事，他们便会忘记自己的职责。
16. Diana took the hint and left them to it
    戴安娜会意，任由他们自己去解决。
17. How could she know about that? He'd certainly never let drop any hint
    她是怎么知道的？他绝对没有走漏半点风声。
18. She'd never received the merest hint of any communication from him.
    她从未得到他准备沟通的一丁点儿暗示。
19. The team manager has been quick to clamp down on the merest hint of complacency.
    球队主教练很快就消除了自满的小苗头。
20. The President was ruthless in dealing with any hint of internal political dissent.
    在处理任何内部政治分歧的苗头时，总统都毫不留情。
21. 'What a pity,' Graham said with a hint of sarcasm
    “太遗憾了，”格雷厄姆略带挖苦地说道。
22. His hair is thinning and his skin has lost all hint of youth.
    他的头发开始脱落，皮肤也老化了。
23. I've tipped you a wink or signalled to you on the sly many times, but before you took the hint others had already noticed.
    我多次向你使眼色，又给你递暗号，别人都明白了，你却没有反应。
24. I gave him a gentle [ mild] hint and he didn't get it.
    我给了他一委婉的暗示，但他没有领会。
25. He quickly took the hint.
    一点他就明白了。
26. As a hint that it was time for us to go, Mr. Brown looked at his watch.
    布朗先生看了看手表，示意我们应该动身了。
27. You were too obtuse to take the hint.
    你太迟钝了，没有理解这种暗示。
28. When he dropped the hint; it suddenly dawned on me that I was wrong.
    经他一指点，我才恍然大悟，原来是我错了。
29. He gave me a hint that I was being cheated.
    他暗示我在受人欺骗。
30. Why don't you hint to the director that it's time you had a rise in pay?
    你为何不暗示厂长现在你该提薪了？

  imply hint insinuate intimate suggest【导航词义：暗示】

  imply v. 暗示，暗指

〔辨析〕指间接表达自己的所感所想，而非直接说明。

  hint v. 暗示

〔辨析〕指通过间接的言语或行动来暗示某事。

  insinuate v. 暗示，暗指

〔辨析〕指暗示令人不愉快的内容，尤暗指某人不诚实。

  intimate v. 〈正式〉暗示，提示

〔辨析〕指间接地表达出自己的意思，而非直接说明。

  suggest v. 暗示，暗指

〔辨析〕指隐晦而间接地表达某事。

n.

take a/the hint

• 领会某人的暗示
  to understand what sb wants you to do even though they tell you in an indirect way
  1. I thought they'd never go─some people just can't take a hint.
     我以为他们永远也不会走的——有些人就是不会看眼色。
  2. Sarah hoped he'd take the hint and leave her alone.
     萨拉希望他能明白她的意思，不来打扰她。

noun

1. an indication of potential opportunity
   1. he got a tip on the stock market
   2. a good lead for a job

   Synonym:    tipleadsteerconfidential informationwind

2. a slight indication

   Synonym:    clue

3. an indirect suggestion
   1. not a breath of scandal ever touched her

   Synonym:    intimationbreath

4. a just detectable amount
   1. he speaks French with a trace of an accent

   Synonym:    tracesuggestion

5. a slight but appreciable amount
   1. this dish could use a touch of garlic

   Synonym:    touchtingemitepinchjotspecksoupcon

verb

1. drop a hint

   Synonym:    suggest