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hints

UK //hɪnts//US //hɪnts//

词源

源自中古英语 'henten'(抓住),可能与古英语 'hentan'(抓住或理解)有关。

noun

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。)

同义词:clues, suggestions, indications

verb

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。)

同义词:suggest, imply, indicate

常见短语

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。)