hint
/hɪnt; hɪnt/ n
1 subtle way of indicating to sb what one is thinking or what one wants; indirect suggestion 暗示; 示意; 间接的提示
a strong, broad, gentle, delicate, etc hint 强烈的、 明白的、 轻微的、 微妙的...示意
She coughed to give him the hint that he should go. 她咳了一声, 向他暗示他该走了.
2 slight indication; trace 细微的迹象; 线索
There was more than a hint of sadness in his voice. 他的声音里有许多哀伤的成分.
The calm sea gave no hint of the storm that was coming. 平静的海上没有一点迹象显示暴风雨即将来临.
3 small piece of practical information or advice; tip 在实际方面给予的指点; 忠告; 注意事项
helpful hints for plant lovers 对植物爱好者的有益忠告.
4 (idm 习语) drop a hint => drop2. take a `hint understand and do what has been indirectly suggested 领会示意并付诸行动
I thought they'd never go some people just can't take a hint! 我以为他们是永远也不会走的--有些人根本就不明白别人的暗示. hint, v [Ipr, Tn, Dn.pr, Dpr.f]
~ at sth; ~ sth (to sb) suggest sth slightly or indirectly 稍微地或间接地提及某事物
The possibility of an early election has been hinted at. 已经有迹象表明可能提前进行选举.
She has already hinted (to me) that I've won the prize. 她已经（向我）暗示说我得到了这个奖.