Definition of hint in English:

hint

noun hɪnthɪnt

1A slight or indirect indication or suggestion.
暗示
he has given no hint of his views
他一点儿也没有透露自己的观点。
Example sentencesExamples
- I like all those others but Songs From Low Story is the finest piece of alt-country - with hints of the circus - I've heard for five years.
- They give us hints to information that could be useful and they inspire us to find it.
- There was a hint from Burns that there can be too much information.
- Sugar cannot decide if it is meant to be darkly surreal, a cheesy psychological horror movie, or a piece of modern art; there are no obvious hints.
- Any hint that nuclear energy might fill the void is treated as serious blasphemy.
- Don't be scared by the test me step though, as it is more like a ‘practice me’ because you get clues and hints as soon as you take a wrong step.
- Their hints at a possible agreement made reporters froth at the mouth and swat speculation back and forth between themselves.
- Suddenly the hints and puzzle pieces began to form a point and it hit me harder than falling ten stories off an apartment building.
- Xil thought she detected hypnotic hints in the piece.
Synonyms
clue, inkling, suggestion, indication, indicator, sign, signal, pointer, intimation, insinuation, innuendo, mention, allusion, whisper, a word to the wise
1. 1.1 A very small trace of something.
  细微迹象，线索
  Randall smiled with a hint of mockery
  兰德尔微笑着，带着一丝嘲笑的意味。
  Example sentencesExamples
  I can take their advice on issues I raise, and they can suggest options without the slightest hint of offence if I decline.
  There was a hint of his own scent there as well but it was very faint and he wasn't at all sure his nose wasn't misleading him.
  Chanelle replied quickly, a slight hint of hesitation in her voice.
  And, by the way, the name of these cookies is somewhat puzzling, as they don't contain even the slightest hint of a nut.
  But he took his hand away, and she thought she saw his eyes shadow a bit with a hint of wistfulness.
  The kids have scoured the school grounds and even the slightest hint of litter has been cleared away to leave the place gleaming.
  My main gripe is that hardly any of the short-list have been able to infuse their performances with even the slightest hint of emotion.
  Algrim turned to him, red eyes blazing with rage and the slightest hint of wounded pain.
  I would describe the flavor of the Picosito itself as a sweet and salty taste with a hint of spice.
  Gray streaked her once brown hair, and the hints of wrinkles lined her face.
  On tasting you get a hint of ripe melon and then a rush of buttery tropical fruits bound with oak.
  Their New Year starts later than ours, when the first hints of spring are stirring and energy levels are beginning to pick up.
  The audio, presented in its original mono, is quite good as well, with only a hint of residual hiss.
  When cooked, quince mellows to an amazing pineapple-like taste with a hint of tartness.
  His hair was pitch black, his eyes were a dark brown with a slight hint of green.
  It is strange sketch of the man; he seems rather inscrutable, save for a hint of suspicion.
  It comes with rain-sensitive wipers, cruise control and lights which turn themselves on at the slightest hint of darkness.
  But we view our own political elites, fighting against them, with more than a hint of suspicion.
  I have examined post-Honey photographs of Hipgrave and have yet to see the slightest hint of unsightly stretch marks.
  Team-work touched with a hint of madness is what seems to appeal, which is why Rodrigues has settled in so well.
  Synonyms
  trace, touch, suspicion, suggestion, dash, soupçon, tinge, modicum, breath, whiff, taste, scent, whisper, undertone
  informal smidgen, sniff, tad
2A small piece of practical information or advice.
提示
handy hints on saving energy in your home
Example sentencesExamples
- Players who have no stones left must not give advice or hints as to the play, but they are allowed to point out mistakes in play.
- Gil came to trade tips, hints and how-tos with other Regal owners.
- Stuhlmueller provides us with many practical hints on how to read the psalms.
- The site includes rules, game records, strategy hints and ordering information.
- Mine is a generation without old wives' tales or handy money-saving hints.
- The authors give practical hints on how to stage a coup, and consider what might happen if the military decided to take over in Britain.
- Handy hints are given on what to do should, for example, pests get into the compost heap.
- It's packed full with useful, real-life advice, hints and tips, clearly laid out and carefully explained.
- But it was not all about picking up handy hints from the professionals.
- If you want to try a craft you can buy supplies, with expert craftspeople on hand to pass out handy hints.
- You got a lot of helpful hints in here for folks - real practical stuff.
- The trouble is that until this week the public have only received hints of the information underlying their leader's certainty.
- The course organiser provides practical hints to help break the routine, fight the cravings and stay positive through the whole process.
- But hopefully I've given you some useful hints and pointers to more complete sources of information.
- You just can't help but replay the scenes to yourself, trying to piece all the clues and subtle hints together.
- The book is clearly laid out and simple to read whilst the website offers some helpful hints and advice.
- And he's in with Kaplinsky, who might be able to give him some handy dancing hints.
- Edith Bowman reveals why the festival is special to her, and shares handy hints and her pick of this year's performers
- You'll also find full nutrition information, helpful preparation and usage hints and a section with entertaining learning games for kids.
- If you're looking for a web designer, then here's some hints and advice.
Synonyms
tip, suggestion, piece of advice, word of advice, pointer, clue, cue, guideline, recommendation
advice, help
informal how-to, wrinkle

verb hɪnthɪnt

[no object]

1Suggest or indicate something indirectly or covertly.
暗示
the Minister hinted at a possible change of heart
部长暗示可能要改变立场。
with clause he hinted that the sale might be delayed
Example sentencesExamples
- It expects to add a consumables store soon, with Price hinting at a possible acquisition in that space.
- Costello toed the line, despite hinting that he wanted to take part.
- So, in other words, Wolf, he is basically saying that he is hinting that he should be going back to power.
- I told him how my mom was hinting for me to offer them a place to live.
- Some officials are hinting at possible intervention in the currency markets.
- He never clearly stated his wish for the posts, only hinting he would not avoid responsibility, no matter how heavy.
- What they have done, however, is to please the die-hard followers, while hinting at possible future directions.
- Sampras hinted at possible retirement at a New York news conference immediately afterwards.
- Hazelton hinted at a possible return to the stage in the future.
- With Pure Rock, Goon appears to hint at various possible directions to follow with future records.
- Police however keep hinting that the fireworks could be cancelled if they don't get more resources to keep people in line.
- Polluters use the term freely, hinting about a dark cabal of devious greens plying the fear trade for personal gain.
- Linnane, however, expressed disappointment over his dismissal and hinted at possible legal action.
- So I wondered whether people were suggesting or hinting to me that I should step down.
- In adding this, Dr Hope is strongly hinting that he may yet change his mind - but he is also risking being accused of procrastination.
- But it is possible to hint at the outward influence of a writer such as Milosz.
- She is not certain she wants to float the company, but hints at a possible buyout or merger in the future.
- Carson offers sketches of songs, hints at melodies and suggests musical themes, but nothing is forced onto the listener.
- I think Greg is a great character, and they keep hinting that he might become part of the ‘main team’.
- The State Council this month also hinted at a possible increase in water charges.
Synonyms
imply, insinuate, intimate, suggest, indicate, signal, whisper, give a clue, give an inkling, let it be known, allude to the fact, make a reference to the fact, refer to the fact, give someone to understand, give someone to believe
allude to, refer to, drive at, mean
informal get at
1. 1.1hint at Be a slight or possible indication of.
  （事物）暗示着，表明
  the restrained fronts of the terraced houses only hinted at the wealth within
  连体房屋不起眼的正面正是在暗示内藏的巨富。
  Example sentencesExamples
  It also needs to keep London and Dublin in line with a flash of thigh that hints at possible future breakthroughs.
  A page that hints at possibilities lets me remember only what I care to remember.
  The header of the site has a blue and red design that hints at a furling flag.
  In addition, this hints at the possibility that the tailenders scored faster than Pietersen!
  This copy does more than hint at possible enjoyment, which is all that would be needed for a low-involvement decision.
  Now this might seem to be hinting at the possibility of a unified man, but it does so by underlining an essential dualism.
  The car's flowing lines and sleek profile hint at Volkswagen's design influence.
  The novel is full of vignettes that hint at possibilities left determinedly unexplored.
  If so, they rarely show it, although a few jump cuts in the sequences with Amin hint at possible difficulties.
  They court according to an intricate and stylised code of formality and propriety that hints at a wealth of buried emotion.

Phrases

take a (or the) hint

Understand and act on what someone is implying or suggesting.
she tried to put him off but he didn't take the hint
她试图让他下车，但他没领会她的暗示。
Example sentencesExamples
- Many Vietnamese tourist attractions took the hint and prevented Chinese visitors from attending their venues.
- Logan took the hint and gave a small smile of understanding.
- As one should never address a surgeon directly in Spain, the columnist suggests trying to sing, hoping the surgeon takes the hint.
- When the behavior continued, the compliance department took the hint and kept quiet.
- He took the hint and headed in a westerly direction.
- Hilary kept at it, not taking the hint that Lavenna didn't want to talk about it.
- I took the hint and cut back on the hooch, and pretty soon the headache faded.
- Meeting Faolan's eye, I yawn suggestively, and he takes the hint.
- He took the hint, but sadly, things didn't get any better.
- Cloud took the hint and latched his arms around both my legs when I jumped.
Synonyms
understand, get the point, get the drift, comprehend

Origin

Early 17th century (in the sense 'occasion, opportunity'): apparently from obsolete hent 'grasp, get hold of', from Old English hentan, of Germanic origin; related to hunt. The basic notion is ‘something that may be taken advantage of’.

Rhymes

asquint, bint, clint, dint, flint, glint, imprint, lint, mint, misprint, print, quint, skint, splint, sprint, squint, stint, tint

Definition of hint in US English:

hint

nounhinthɪnt

1A slight or indirect indication or suggestion.
暗示
he has given no hint of his views
他一点儿也没有透露自己的观点。
Example sentencesExamples
- They give us hints to information that could be useful and they inspire us to find it.
- There was a hint from Burns that there can be too much information.
- I like all those others but Songs From Low Story is the finest piece of alt-country - with hints of the circus - I've heard for five years.
- Suddenly the hints and puzzle pieces began to form a point and it hit me harder than falling ten stories off an apartment building.
- Their hints at a possible agreement made reporters froth at the mouth and swat speculation back and forth between themselves.
- Sugar cannot decide if it is meant to be darkly surreal, a cheesy psychological horror movie, or a piece of modern art; there are no obvious hints.
- Xil thought she detected hypnotic hints in the piece.
- Don't be scared by the test me step though, as it is more like a ‘practice me’ because you get clues and hints as soon as you take a wrong step.
- Any hint that nuclear energy might fill the void is treated as serious blasphemy.
Synonyms
clue, inkling, suggestion, indication, indicator, sign, signal, pointer, intimation, insinuation, innuendo, mention, allusion, whisper, a word to the wise
1. 1.1 A small piece of practical information or advice.
  提示
  handy hints about what to buy
  有关买什么的有用提示。
  Example sentencesExamples
  But it was not all about picking up handy hints from the professionals.
  And he's in with Kaplinsky, who might be able to give him some handy dancing hints.
  The book is clearly laid out and simple to read whilst the website offers some helpful hints and advice.
  The site includes rules, game records, strategy hints and ordering information.
  If you want to try a craft you can buy supplies, with expert craftspeople on hand to pass out handy hints.
  It's packed full with useful, real-life advice, hints and tips, clearly laid out and carefully explained.
  Players who have no stones left must not give advice or hints as to the play, but they are allowed to point out mistakes in play.
  Gil came to trade tips, hints and how-tos with other Regal owners.
  Mine is a generation without old wives' tales or handy money-saving hints.
  The trouble is that until this week the public have only received hints of the information underlying their leader's certainty.
  You got a lot of helpful hints in here for folks - real practical stuff.
  The authors give practical hints on how to stage a coup, and consider what might happen if the military decided to take over in Britain.
  But hopefully I've given you some useful hints and pointers to more complete sources of information.
  You just can't help but replay the scenes to yourself, trying to piece all the clues and subtle hints together.
  The course organiser provides practical hints to help break the routine, fight the cravings and stay positive through the whole process.
  Edith Bowman reveals why the festival is special to her, and shares handy hints and her pick of this year's performers
  If you're looking for a web designer, then here's some hints and advice.
  Stuhlmueller provides us with many practical hints on how to read the psalms.
  You'll also find full nutrition information, helpful preparation and usage hints and a section with entertaining learning games for kids.
  Handy hints are given on what to do should, for example, pests get into the compost heap.
  Synonyms
  tip, suggestion, piece of advice, word of advice, pointer, clue, cue, guideline, recommendation
2. 1.2 A very small trace of something.
  细微迹象，线索
  Randy smiled with a hint of mockery
  兰德尔微笑着，带着一丝嘲笑的意味。
  Example sentencesExamples
  I have examined post-Honey photographs of Hipgrave and have yet to see the slightest hint of unsightly stretch marks.
  When cooked, quince mellows to an amazing pineapple-like taste with a hint of tartness.
  His hair was pitch black, his eyes were a dark brown with a slight hint of green.
  It is strange sketch of the man; he seems rather inscrutable, save for a hint of suspicion.
  I can take their advice on issues I raise, and they can suggest options without the slightest hint of offence if I decline.
  Team-work touched with a hint of madness is what seems to appeal, which is why Rodrigues has settled in so well.
  Gray streaked her once brown hair, and the hints of wrinkles lined her face.
  My main gripe is that hardly any of the short-list have been able to infuse their performances with even the slightest hint of emotion.
  The audio, presented in its original mono, is quite good as well, with only a hint of residual hiss.
  Chanelle replied quickly, a slight hint of hesitation in her voice.
  On tasting you get a hint of ripe melon and then a rush of buttery tropical fruits bound with oak.
  It comes with rain-sensitive wipers, cruise control and lights which turn themselves on at the slightest hint of darkness.
  I would describe the flavor of the Picosito itself as a sweet and salty taste with a hint of spice.
  The kids have scoured the school grounds and even the slightest hint of litter has been cleared away to leave the place gleaming.
  And, by the way, the name of these cookies is somewhat puzzling, as they don't contain even the slightest hint of a nut.
  Their New Year starts later than ours, when the first hints of spring are stirring and energy levels are beginning to pick up.
  Algrim turned to him, red eyes blazing with rage and the slightest hint of wounded pain.
  But he took his hand away, and she thought she saw his eyes shadow a bit with a hint of wistfulness.
  But we view our own political elites, fighting against them, with more than a hint of suspicion.
  There was a hint of his own scent there as well but it was very faint and he wasn't at all sure his nose wasn't misleading him.
  Synonyms
  trace, touch, suspicion, suggestion, dash, soupçon, tinge, modicum, breath, whiff, taste, scent, whisper, undertone

verbhinthɪnt

[no object]

1Suggest or indicate something indirectly or covertly.
暗示
there were those who hinted at doctored evidence
with clause Edwards has hinted that he will dispose of his majority shareholding
爱德华兹已暗示他将转让他所持有的大部分股权。
Example sentencesExamples
- In adding this, Dr Hope is strongly hinting that he may yet change his mind - but he is also risking being accused of procrastination.
- I think Greg is a great character, and they keep hinting that he might become part of the ‘main team’.
- Costello toed the line, despite hinting that he wanted to take part.
- So, in other words, Wolf, he is basically saying that he is hinting that he should be going back to power.
- I told him how my mom was hinting for me to offer them a place to live.
- Police however keep hinting that the fireworks could be cancelled if they don't get more resources to keep people in line.
- So I wondered whether people were suggesting or hinting to me that I should step down.
- What they have done, however, is to please the die-hard followers, while hinting at possible future directions.
- It expects to add a consumables store soon, with Price hinting at a possible acquisition in that space.
- Polluters use the term freely, hinting about a dark cabal of devious greens plying the fear trade for personal gain.
- Sampras hinted at possible retirement at a New York news conference immediately afterwards.
- Carson offers sketches of songs, hints at melodies and suggests musical themes, but nothing is forced onto the listener.
- Hazelton hinted at a possible return to the stage in the future.
- The State Council this month also hinted at a possible increase in water charges.
- Some officials are hinting at possible intervention in the currency markets.
- With Pure Rock, Goon appears to hint at various possible directions to follow with future records.
- He never clearly stated his wish for the posts, only hinting he would not avoid responsibility, no matter how heavy.
- She is not certain she wants to float the company, but hints at a possible buyout or merger in the future.
- But it is possible to hint at the outward influence of a writer such as Milosz.
- Linnane, however, expressed disappointment over his dismissal and hinted at possible legal action.
Synonyms
imply, insinuate, intimate, suggest, indicate, signal, whisper, give a clue, give an inkling, let it be known, allude to the fact, make a reference to the fact, refer to the fact, give someone to understand, give someone to believe
1. 1.1hint at (of a thing) be a slight or possible indication of.
  （事物）暗示着，表明
  the restrained fronts of the terraced houses only hinted at the wealth within
  连体房屋不起眼的正面正是在暗示内藏的巨富。
  Example sentencesExamples
  A page that hints at possibilities lets me remember only what I care to remember.
  The car's flowing lines and sleek profile hint at Volkswagen's design influence.
  Now this might seem to be hinting at the possibility of a unified man, but it does so by underlining an essential dualism.
  The header of the site has a blue and red design that hints at a furling flag.
  They court according to an intricate and stylised code of formality and propriety that hints at a wealth of buried emotion.
  In addition, this hints at the possibility that the tailenders scored faster than Pietersen!
  This copy does more than hint at possible enjoyment, which is all that would be needed for a low-involvement decision.
  It also needs to keep London and Dublin in line with a flash of thigh that hints at possible future breakthroughs.
  If so, they rarely show it, although a few jump cuts in the sequences with Amin hint at possible difficulties.
  The novel is full of vignettes that hint at possibilities left determinedly unexplored.

Phrases

take a (or the) hint

Understand and act on a hint.
领会暗示
she tried to put him off but he didn't take the hint
她试图让他下车，但他没领会她的暗示。
Example sentencesExamples
- As one should never address a surgeon directly in Spain, the columnist suggests trying to sing, hoping the surgeon takes the hint.
- He took the hint, but sadly, things didn't get any better.
- I took the hint and cut back on the hooch, and pretty soon the headache faded.
- When the behavior continued, the compliance department took the hint and kept quiet.
- Cloud took the hint and latched his arms around both my legs when I jumped.
- Many Vietnamese tourist attractions took the hint and prevented Chinese visitors from attending their venues.
- Logan took the hint and gave a small smile of understanding.
- Meeting Faolan's eye, I yawn suggestively, and he takes the hint.
- Hilary kept at it, not taking the hint that Lavenna didn't want to talk about it.
- He took the hint and headed in a westerly direction.
Synonyms
understand, get the point, get the drift, comprehend

Origin

Early 17th century (in the sense ‘occasion, opportunity’): apparently from obsolete hent ‘grasp, get hold of’, from Old English hentan, of Germanic origin; related to hunt. The basic notion is ‘something that may be taken advantage of’.

词汇	hint
释义	Definition of hint in English: hint noun hɪnthɪnt 1A slight or indirect indication or suggestion. 暗示 he has given no hint of his views 他一点儿也没有透露自己的观点。 Example sentencesExamples I like all those others but Songs From Low Story is the finest piece of alt-country - with hints of the circus - I've heard for five years. They give us hints to information that could be useful and they inspire us to find it. There was a hint from Burns that there can be too much information. Sugar cannot decide if it is meant to be darkly surreal, a cheesy psychological horror movie, or a piece of modern art; there are no obvious hints. Any hint that nuclear energy might fill the void is treated as serious blasphemy. Don't be scared by the test me step though, as it is more like a ‘practice me’ because you get clues and hints as soon as you take a wrong step. Their hints at a possible agreement made reporters froth at the mouth and swat speculation back and forth between themselves. Suddenly the hints and puzzle pieces began to form a point and it hit me harder than falling ten stories off an apartment building. Xil thought she detected hypnotic hints in the piece. Synonyms clue, inkling, suggestion, indication, indicator, sign, signal, pointer, intimation, insinuation, innuendo, mention, allusion, whisper, a word to the wise 1.1 A very small trace of something. 细微迹象，线索 Randall smiled with a hint of mockery 兰德尔微笑着，带着一丝嘲笑的意味。 Example sentencesExamples I can take their advice on issues I raise, and they can suggest options without the slightest hint of offence if I decline. There was a hint of his own scent there as well but it was very faint and he wasn't at all sure his nose wasn't misleading him. Chanelle replied quickly, a slight hint of hesitation in her voice. And, by the way, the name of these cookies is somewhat puzzling, as they don't contain even the slightest hint of a nut. But he took his hand away, and she thought she saw his eyes shadow a bit with a hint of wistfulness. The kids have scoured the school grounds and even the slightest hint of litter has been cleared away to leave the place gleaming. My main gripe is that hardly any of the short-list have been able to infuse their performances with even the slightest hint of emotion. Algrim turned to him, red eyes blazing with rage and the slightest hint of wounded pain. I would describe the flavor of the Picosito itself as a sweet and salty taste with a hint of spice. Gray streaked her once brown hair, and the hints of wrinkles lined her face. On tasting you get a hint of ripe melon and then a rush of buttery tropical fruits bound with oak. Their New Year starts later than ours, when the first hints of spring are stirring and energy levels are beginning to pick up. The audio, presented in its original mono, is quite good as well, with only a hint of residual hiss. When cooked, quince mellows to an amazing pineapple-like taste with a hint of tartness. His hair was pitch black, his eyes were a dark brown with a slight hint of green. It is strange sketch of the man; he seems rather inscrutable, save for a hint of suspicion. It comes with rain-sensitive wipers, cruise control and lights which turn themselves on at the slightest hint of darkness. But we view our own political elites, fighting against them, with more than a hint of suspicion. I have examined post-Honey photographs of Hipgrave and have yet to see the slightest hint of unsightly stretch marks. Team-work touched with a hint of madness is what seems to appeal, which is why Rodrigues has settled in so well. Synonyms trace, touch, suspicion, suggestion, dash, soupçon, tinge, modicum, breath, whiff, taste, scent, whisper, undertone informal smidgen, sniff, tad 2A small piece of practical information or advice. 提示 handy hints on saving energy in your home Example sentencesExamples Players who have no stones left must not give advice or hints as to the play, but they are allowed to point out mistakes in play. Gil came to trade tips, hints and how-tos with other Regal owners. Stuhlmueller provides us with many practical hints on how to read the psalms. The site includes rules, game records, strategy hints and ordering information. Mine is a generation without old wives' tales or handy money-saving hints. The authors give practical hints on how to stage a coup, and consider what might happen if the military decided to take over in Britain. Handy hints are given on what to do should, for example, pests get into the compost heap. It's packed full with useful, real-life advice, hints and tips, clearly laid out and carefully explained. But it was not all about picking up handy hints from the professionals. If you want to try a craft you can buy supplies, with expert craftspeople on hand to pass out handy hints. You got a lot of helpful hints in here for folks - real practical stuff. The trouble is that until this week the public have only received hints of the information underlying their leader's certainty. The course organiser provides practical hints to help break the routine, fight the cravings and stay positive through the whole process. But hopefully I've given you some useful hints and pointers to more complete sources of information. You just can't help but replay the scenes to yourself, trying to piece all the clues and subtle hints together. The book is clearly laid out and simple to read whilst the website offers some helpful hints and advice. And he's in with Kaplinsky, who might be able to give him some handy dancing hints. Edith Bowman reveals why the festival is special to her, and shares handy hints and her pick of this year's performers You'll also find full nutrition information, helpful preparation and usage hints and a section with entertaining learning games for kids. If you're looking for a web designer, then here's some hints and advice. Synonyms tip, suggestion, piece of advice, word of advice, pointer, clue, cue, guideline, recommendation advice, help informal how-to, wrinkle verb hɪnthɪnt [no object] 1Suggest or indicate something indirectly or covertly. 暗示 the Minister hinted at a possible change of heart 部长暗示可能要改变立场。 with clause he hinted that the sale might be delayed Example sentencesExamples It expects to add a consumables store soon, with Price hinting at a possible acquisition in that space. Costello toed the line, despite hinting that he wanted to take part. So, in other words, Wolf, he is basically saying that he is hinting that he should be going back to power. I told him how my mom was hinting for me to offer them a place to live. Some officials are hinting at possible intervention in the currency markets. He never clearly stated his wish for the posts, only hinting he would not avoid responsibility, no matter how heavy. What they have done, however, is to please the die-hard followers, while hinting at possible future directions. Sampras hinted at possible retirement at a New York news conference immediately afterwards. Hazelton hinted at a possible return to the stage in the future. With Pure Rock, Goon appears to hint at various possible directions to follow with future records. Police however keep hinting that the fireworks could be cancelled if they don't get more resources to keep people in line. Polluters use the term freely, hinting about a dark cabal of devious greens plying the fear trade for personal gain. Linnane, however, expressed disappointment over his dismissal and hinted at possible legal action. So I wondered whether people were suggesting or hinting to me that I should step down. In adding this, Dr Hope is strongly hinting that he may yet change his mind - but he is also risking being accused of procrastination. But it is possible to hint at the outward influence of a writer such as Milosz. She is not certain she wants to float the company, but hints at a possible buyout or merger in the future. Carson offers sketches of songs, hints at melodies and suggests musical themes, but nothing is forced onto the listener. I think Greg is a great character, and they keep hinting that he might become part of the ‘main team’. The State Council this month also hinted at a possible increase in water charges. Synonyms imply, insinuate, intimate, suggest, indicate, signal, whisper, give a clue, give an inkling, let it be known, allude to the fact, make a reference to the fact, refer to the fact, give someone to understand, give someone to believe allude to, refer to, drive at, mean informal get at 1.1hint at Be a slight or possible indication of. （事物）暗示着，表明 the restrained fronts of the terraced houses only hinted at the wealth within 连体房屋不起眼的正面正是在暗示内藏的巨富。 Example sentencesExamples It also needs to keep London and Dublin in line with a flash of thigh that hints at possible future breakthroughs. A page that hints at possibilities lets me remember only what I care to remember. The header of the site has a blue and red design that hints at a furling flag. In addition, this hints at the possibility that the tailenders scored faster than Pietersen! This copy does more than hint at possible enjoyment, which is all that would be needed for a low-involvement decision. Now this might seem to be hinting at the possibility of a unified man, but it does so by underlining an essential dualism. The car's flowing lines and sleek profile hint at Volkswagen's design influence. The novel is full of vignettes that hint at possibilities left determinedly unexplored. If so, they rarely show it, although a few jump cuts in the sequences with Amin hint at possible difficulties. They court according to an intricate and stylised code of formality and propriety that hints at a wealth of buried emotion. Phrases take a (or the) hint Understand and act on what someone is implying or suggesting. she tried to put him off but he didn't take the hint 她试图让他下车，但他没领会她的暗示。 Example sentencesExamples Many Vietnamese tourist attractions took the hint and prevented Chinese visitors from attending their venues. Logan took the hint and gave a small smile of understanding. As one should never address a surgeon directly in Spain, the columnist suggests trying to sing, hoping the surgeon takes the hint. When the behavior continued, the compliance department took the hint and kept quiet. He took the hint and headed in a westerly direction. Hilary kept at it, not taking the hint that Lavenna didn't want to talk about it. I took the hint and cut back on the hooch, and pretty soon the headache faded. Meeting Faolan's eye, I yawn suggestively, and he takes the hint. He took the hint, but sadly, things didn't get any better. Cloud took the hint and latched his arms around both my legs when I jumped. Synonyms understand, get the point, get the drift, comprehend Origin Early 17th century (in the sense 'occasion, opportunity'): apparently from obsolete hent 'grasp, get hold of', from Old English hentan, of Germanic origin; related to hunt. The basic notion is ‘something that may be taken advantage of’. Rhymes asquint, bint, clint, dint, flint, glint, imprint, lint, mint, misprint, print, quint, skint, splint, sprint, squint, stint, tint noun.1 phr. Definition of hint in US English: hint nounhinthɪnt 1A slight or indirect indication or suggestion. 暗示 he has given no hint of his views 他一点儿也没有透露自己的观点。 Example sentencesExamples They give us hints to information that could be useful and they inspire us to find it. There was a hint from Burns that there can be too much information. I like all those others but Songs From Low Story is the finest piece of alt-country - with hints of the circus - I've heard for five years. Suddenly the hints and puzzle pieces began to form a point and it hit me harder than falling ten stories off an apartment building. Their hints at a possible agreement made reporters froth at the mouth and swat speculation back and forth between themselves. Sugar cannot decide if it is meant to be darkly surreal, a cheesy psychological horror movie, or a piece of modern art; there are no obvious hints. Xil thought she detected hypnotic hints in the piece. Don't be scared by the test me step though, as it is more like a ‘practice me’ because you get clues and hints as soon as you take a wrong step. Any hint that nuclear energy might fill the void is treated as serious blasphemy. Synonyms clue, inkling, suggestion, indication, indicator, sign, signal, pointer, intimation, insinuation, innuendo, mention, allusion, whisper, a word to the wise 1.1 A small piece of practical information or advice. 提示 handy hints about what to buy 有关买什么的有用提示。 Example sentencesExamples But it was not all about picking up handy hints from the professionals. And he's in with Kaplinsky, who might be able to give him some handy dancing hints. The book is clearly laid out and simple to read whilst the website offers some helpful hints and advice. The site includes rules, game records, strategy hints and ordering information. If you want to try a craft you can buy supplies, with expert craftspeople on hand to pass out handy hints. It's packed full with useful, real-life advice, hints and tips, clearly laid out and carefully explained. Players who have no stones left must not give advice or hints as to the play, but they are allowed to point out mistakes in play. Gil came to trade tips, hints and how-tos with other Regal owners. Mine is a generation without old wives' tales or handy money-saving hints. The trouble is that until this week the public have only received hints of the information underlying their leader's certainty. You got a lot of helpful hints in here for folks - real practical stuff. The authors give practical hints on how to stage a coup, and consider what might happen if the military decided to take over in Britain. But hopefully I've given you some useful hints and pointers to more complete sources of information. You just can't help but replay the scenes to yourself, trying to piece all the clues and subtle hints together. The course organiser provides practical hints to help break the routine, fight the cravings and stay positive through the whole process. Edith Bowman reveals why the festival is special to her, and shares handy hints and her pick of this year's performers If you're looking for a web designer, then here's some hints and advice. Stuhlmueller provides us with many practical hints on how to read the psalms. You'll also find full nutrition information, helpful preparation and usage hints and a section with entertaining learning games for kids. Handy hints are given on what to do should, for example, pests get into the compost heap. Synonyms tip, suggestion, piece of advice, word of advice, pointer, clue, cue, guideline, recommendation 1.2 A very small trace of something. 细微迹象，线索 Randy smiled with a hint of mockery 兰德尔微笑着，带着一丝嘲笑的意味。 Example sentencesExamples I have examined post-Honey photographs of Hipgrave and have yet to see the slightest hint of unsightly stretch marks. When cooked, quince mellows to an amazing pineapple-like taste with a hint of tartness. His hair was pitch black, his eyes were a dark brown with a slight hint of green. It is strange sketch of the man; he seems rather inscrutable, save for a hint of suspicion. I can take their advice on issues I raise, and they can suggest options without the slightest hint of offence if I decline. Team-work touched with a hint of madness is what seems to appeal, which is why Rodrigues has settled in so well. Gray streaked her once brown hair, and the hints of wrinkles lined her face. My main gripe is that hardly any of the short-list have been able to infuse their performances with even the slightest hint of emotion. The audio, presented in its original mono, is quite good as well, with only a hint of residual hiss. Chanelle replied quickly, a slight hint of hesitation in her voice. On tasting you get a hint of ripe melon and then a rush of buttery tropical fruits bound with oak. It comes with rain-sensitive wipers, cruise control and lights which turn themselves on at the slightest hint of darkness. I would describe the flavor of the Picosito itself as a sweet and salty taste with a hint of spice. The kids have scoured the school grounds and even the slightest hint of litter has been cleared away to leave the place gleaming. And, by the way, the name of these cookies is somewhat puzzling, as they don't contain even the slightest hint of a nut. Their New Year starts later than ours, when the first hints of spring are stirring and energy levels are beginning to pick up. Algrim turned to him, red eyes blazing with rage and the slightest hint of wounded pain. But he took his hand away, and she thought she saw his eyes shadow a bit with a hint of wistfulness. But we view our own political elites, fighting against them, with more than a hint of suspicion. There was a hint of his own scent there as well but it was very faint and he wasn't at all sure his nose wasn't misleading him. Synonyms trace, touch, suspicion, suggestion, dash, soupçon, tinge, modicum, breath, whiff, taste, scent, whisper, undertone verbhinthɪnt [no object] 1Suggest or indicate something indirectly or covertly. 暗示 there were those who hinted at doctored evidence with clause Edwards has hinted that he will dispose of his majority shareholding 爱德华兹已暗示他将转让他所持有的大部分股权。 Example sentencesExamples In adding this, Dr Hope is strongly hinting that he may yet change his mind - but he is also risking being accused of procrastination. I think Greg is a great character, and they keep hinting that he might become part of the ‘main team’. Costello toed the line, despite hinting that he wanted to take part. So, in other words, Wolf, he is basically saying that he is hinting that he should be going back to power. I told him how my mom was hinting for me to offer them a place to live. Police however keep hinting that the fireworks could be cancelled if they don't get more resources to keep people in line. So I wondered whether people were suggesting or hinting to me that I should step down. What they have done, however, is to please the die-hard followers, while hinting at possible future directions. It expects to add a consumables store soon, with Price hinting at a possible acquisition in that space. Polluters use the term freely, hinting about a dark cabal of devious greens plying the fear trade for personal gain. Sampras hinted at possible retirement at a New York news conference immediately afterwards. Carson offers sketches of songs, hints at melodies and suggests musical themes, but nothing is forced onto the listener. Hazelton hinted at a possible return to the stage in the future. The State Council this month also hinted at a possible increase in water charges. Some officials are hinting at possible intervention in the currency markets. With Pure Rock, Goon appears to hint at various possible directions to follow with future records. He never clearly stated his wish for the posts, only hinting he would not avoid responsibility, no matter how heavy. She is not certain she wants to float the company, but hints at a possible buyout or merger in the future. But it is possible to hint at the outward influence of a writer such as Milosz. Linnane, however, expressed disappointment over his dismissal and hinted at possible legal action. Synonyms imply, insinuate, intimate, suggest, indicate, signal, whisper, give a clue, give an inkling, let it be known, allude to the fact, make a reference to the fact, refer to the fact, give someone to understand, give someone to believe 1.1hint at (of a thing) be a slight or possible indication of. （事物）暗示着，表明 the restrained fronts of the terraced houses only hinted at the wealth within 连体房屋不起眼的正面正是在暗示内藏的巨富。 Example sentencesExamples A page that hints at possibilities lets me remember only what I care to remember. The car's flowing lines and sleek profile hint at Volkswagen's design influence. Now this might seem to be hinting at the possibility of a unified man, but it does so by underlining an essential dualism. The header of the site has a blue and red design that hints at a furling flag. They court according to an intricate and stylised code of formality and propriety that hints at a wealth of buried emotion. In addition, this hints at the possibility that the tailenders scored faster than Pietersen! This copy does more than hint at possible enjoyment, which is all that would be needed for a low-involvement decision. It also needs to keep London and Dublin in line with a flash of thigh that hints at possible future breakthroughs. If so, they rarely show it, although a few jump cuts in the sequences with Amin hint at possible difficulties. The novel is full of vignettes that hint at possibilities left determinedly unexplored. Phrases take a (or the) hint Understand and act on a hint. 领会暗示 she tried to put him off but he didn't take the hint 她试图让他下车，但他没领会她的暗示。 Example sentencesExamples As one should never address a surgeon directly in Spain, the columnist suggests trying to sing, hoping the surgeon takes the hint. He took the hint, but sadly, things didn't get any better. I took the hint and cut back on the hooch, and pretty soon the headache faded. When the behavior continued, the compliance department took the hint and kept quiet. Cloud took the hint and latched his arms around both my legs when I jumped. Many Vietnamese tourist attractions took the hint and prevented Chinese visitors from attending their venues. Logan took the hint and gave a small smile of understanding. Meeting Faolan's eye, I yawn suggestively, and he takes the hint. Hilary kept at it, not taking the hint that Lavenna didn't want to talk about it. He took the hint and headed in a westerly direction. Synonyms understand, get the point, get the drift, comprehend Origin Early 17th century (in the sense ‘occasion, opportunity’): apparently from obsolete hent ‘grasp, get hold of’, from Old English hentan, of Germanic origin; related to hunt. The basic notion is ‘something that may be taken advantage of’. noun.1 phr.
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