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hint

英 [hɪnt]

美 [hɪnt]

n.  暗示; 提示; 示意; 征兆; 迹象; 少许; 少量
v.  暗示; 透露; 示意

复数：hints　过去式：hinted　过去分词：hinted　现在分词：hinting　第三人称单数：hints　

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同义词辨析

implyhintinsinuateintimatesuggest【导航词义：暗示】

implyv. 暗示，暗指
〔辨析〕
指间接表达自己的所感所想，而非直接说明。
〔例证〕
His smile implied his consent.
他的微笑暗示他同意。
She implied that she was the one in charge of the whole project.
她暗示她是整个计划的负责人。
hintv. 暗示
〔辨析〕
指通过间接的言语或行动来暗示某事。
〔例证〕
He strongly hinted that he might run for the position of mayor.
他强烈暗示他可能要竞选市长。
She had no idea what her friend was hinting at.
她不知道她的朋友在暗示什么。
insinuatev. 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。
〔例证〕
He insinuated that the boy was lying to her.
他暗指那个男孩在对她说谎。
Do you know what she was trying to insinuate?
你知道她想暗示什么吗？
intimatev. 〈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。
〔例证〕
He has intimated to me his wish to resign.
他向我暗示过他想辞职。
She vaguely intimated that she couldn't invite them to the party.
她含糊地暗示无法邀请他们参加聚会。
suggestv. 暗示，暗指
〔辨析〕
指隐晦而间接地表达某事。
〔例证〕
Are you suggesting that you are smarter than her?
你言下之意是说你比她聪明吗？
She would never suggest such a thing.
她根本不会有这样的意思。

习惯用语

    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
    • 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。
    • 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。

    牛津词典

      noun

      • 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？
      • 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。
      • 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。
      • 秘诀；窍门
        a small piece of practical information or advice
        1. handy hints on saving money
          省钱妙诀

      verb

      • 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。

      柯林斯词典

      • N-COUNT 暗示
        Ahintis 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。
      • VERB 暗示;示意
        If youhint atsomething, 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。
      • N-COUNT 有益的建议;不错的主意;好点子
        Ahintis 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。
      • N-SING 少许;微量
        Ahint ofsomething 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。

      英英释义

      noun

      verb

      双语例句

      • 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。
      • You were too obtuse to take the hint.
        你太迟钝了，没有理解这种暗示。
      • 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。
      • 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。
      • Diana took the hint and left them to it
        戴安娜会意，任由他们自己去解决。
      • 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。
      • 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。
      • 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。
      • I'm hoping to get some fashion hints.
        我希望能得到一些有关时尚的建议。
      • He quickly took the hint.
        一点他就明白了。

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