
好词典

源自中古英语 'henten'(抓住),可能与古英语 'hentan'(抓住或理解)有关。
❶ 暗示或线索,指间接表达的信息或建议,常用于帮助解决问题或理解某事。
“She gave me some hints about the surprise party.”
(她给了我一些关于惊喜派对的暗示。)
“The teacher dropped hints about the upcoming test.”
(老师透露了一些关于即将到来的考试的线索。)
❶ 细微的迹象或征兆,通常指不太明显但能让人察觉到某事的存在或即将发生。
“There were hints of spring in the air.”
(空气中有一丝春天的气息。)
“Her smile gave a hint of her true feelings.”
(她的微笑透露了她真实的感受。)
❶ 暗示或间接地表达某事,通常是为了避免直接说明。
“She hinted that she might leave early.”
(她暗示她可能会提前离开。)
“He hinted at a possible promotion.”
(他暗示可能会升职。)
drop a hint — 故意透露一点信息或线索,通常是为了让别人注意到某事。
“He dropped a hint about his birthday wish.”
(他透露了一点关于他生日愿望的线索。)
take a hint — 理解并接受别人的暗示,通常指意识到对方的意思并采取行动。
“She didn't take the hint that he wasn't interested.”
(她没有领会到他并不感兴趣的暗示。)