| 单词 | hint |
| 释义 | hint —hint /hɪnt/ noun [C usually singular] (SMALL AMOUNT) ► C2 a very small amount of something: » There's just a hint of brandy in the sauce.» I detected a hint of doubt in his voice.Thesaurus+: ↑Words meaning small pieces and amountsnoun [C] (ADVICE) ► B2 a piece of advice that helps you to do something: » Could you give us a hint about how to do this exercise, please?» This recipe book is full of handy (= useful) hints.Thesaurus+: ↑Giving advicenoun [C] (INDIRECT STATEMENT) ► B2 something that you say or do that shows, but not directly, what you think or want: » [+ that] He's dropped (= given) several hints to the boss that he'll quit if he doesn't get a promotion.» Did she give you any hints about where she was going?» You can't take (= understand) a hint, can you? Just go away and leave me alone!Thesaurus+: ↑Suggestions and proposals• • • Extra Examples:» 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.verb [I] ↑Verb Endings for hint ► F0 to say or do something that shows, but not directly, what you think or want: » [+ (that)] Mum's hinted (that) she might pay for my trip to Mexico.» He's hinted at the possibility of moving to America.Thesaurus+: ↑Suggestions and proposals• • • Extra Examples:» My boss hinted that I'm being considered for promotion.» The minister hinted that he was about to resign.» They've been hinting at the possibility of launching a take-over bid.» Sometimes it's better to hint at the truth rather than state it directly.» The report hinted at the likely outcome. |
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