1 something that you suggest in an indirect way 暗示;提示:
If you keep mentioning parties, maybe they'll take the hint and invite you.如果你老提酒会的事,他们也许会领会意思,请你参加。
2 sth that suggests what will happen in the future 迹象;预示:
The first half of the match gave no hintof the excitement to come.比赛的上半场并没有预示随后的精彩刺激场面。
3 a small amount of sth 少量:
There was a hint of sadness in his voice.他的声音里带着少许悲哀。
4 a piece of advice or information 供参考的意见或数据:
helpful hints有用的指点
hint²
/hɪnt ||; hɪnt/verb
[I,T] hint (at sth);hint that... to suggest sth in an indirect way 暗示;提示:
They only hinted at their great disappointment.他们很失望,但只是略作暗示而已。He hinted that he might be moving to Greece.他暗示他也许会移居希腊。