hint

剑桥词典

hint noun (INDIRECT STATEMENT)

[ 可數名詞：有複數形式的名詞 ]
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
[ 詞或詞組後麪接一個that從句 ] He's dropped (= given) several hints to the boss that he'll quit if he doesn't get a promotion . 他已經曏老板暗示了好幾次，如果不獲得陞職他就會辤職。
Did she give you any hints about where she was going? 她有沒有曏你暗示過她要去哪裡呢？
You can't take (= understand ) a hint, can you? Just go away and leave me alone ! 你就是聽不懂暗示，對不對？滾開，不要煩我！

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)

[ 可數名詞：有複數形式的名詞 ]
a piece of advice that helps you to do something
建議
Could you give us a hint about how to do this exercise , please ? 你能不能給我們一些關於如何做這個練習的建議？
This recipe book is full of handy (= useful ) hints. 這本烹飪書中有很多有用的建議。

hint noun (SMALL AMOUNT)

[ 可數名詞：有複數形式的名詞 通常作爲單數使用的名詞 ]
a very small amount of something
很少量
There's just a hint of brandy in the sauce . 調味汁中衹有很少的白蘭地。
I detected a hint of doubt in his voice . 我察覺到他的語氣中有些許懷疑。 返回 hint