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 |
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。 | |
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 |
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. | [ususing] ~ (of sth) 少许;少量a small amount of sth |
a hint of a smile 一丝笑意 | |
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。 | |
The walls were painted white with a hint of peach. 墙壁粉刷成了略呈桃红的白色。 |
4. | [usupl] ~ (on sth) 秘诀;窍门a small piece of practical information or advice |
handy hints on saving money 省钱妙诀 |
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。 |
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。 |