hint

US /hɪnt/
UK /hɪnt/
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1.

暗示, 线索, 提示

a slight or indirect suggestion or clue

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She dropped a hint about what she wanted for her birthday.
她暗示了她生日想要什么。
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The detective found a crucial hint at the crime scene.
侦探在犯罪现场发现了一个关键线索。
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2.

一丝, 少量, 痕迹

a very small amount or trace of something

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There was a hint of garlic in the sauce.
酱汁里有一丝大蒜味。
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She detected a hint of sadness in his voice.
她听出他声音里有一丝悲伤。
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1.

暗示, 提示, 示意

to suggest or indicate something indirectly or covertly

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Are you hinting that I should leave?
你是在暗示我该走了吗？
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The dark clouds hinted at an approaching storm.
乌云预示着一场暴风雨即将来临。
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