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hinted

UK //ˈhɪntɪd//US //ˈhɪntɪd//

词源

源自中古英语 'henten',意为‘抓住’或‘暗示’,可能受到古英语 'hentan'(抓住)的影响。

verb

❶ 暗示或间接地表示某事物,通常不直接说出来,而是通过微妙的线索或建议表达。

“She hinted that she might leave the company soon.”

(她暗示她可能很快会离开公司。)

“He hinted at a possible promotion in the meeting.”

(他在会议上暗示可能会有升职机会。)

同义词:suggested, implied, indicated

常见短语

hinted at — 间接提到或暗示某事,通常不直接说明。

“The manager hinted at upcoming changes in the company.”

(经理暗示公司即将发生变化。)