hint

暗示、示意

She dropped a hint that she wanted a new phone.

她暗示她想要一支新手机。

提示、线索

Give me a hint if the puzzle is too hard.

如果这个谜题太难，就给我一点提示。

少许、些微、一丝

There was a hint of lemon in the sauce.

酱汁里有一点柠檬的味道。

迹象、征兆多用于否定句

There was no hint of trouble before the argument broke out.

在争吵爆发之前，完全没有任何征兆。

秘诀、诀窍常用复数

The book offers useful hints on saving money.

这本书提供了不少省钱的实用诀窍。

暗示、示意

He hinted that he might resign at the end of the year.

他暗示自己可能会在年底辞职。

暗示、透露

The manager hinted at further changes to the team.

经理暗示团队还会有进一步的异动。

听出弦外之音、识相口语

I kept checking my watch, but he just couldn't take a hint.

我一直看表，但他就是听不出我的暗示。