something that you say or do that shows what you think or want, usually in a way that is not direct

[ + that ] He's dropped (= given) several hints to the boss that he'll quit if he doesn't get a promotion. 他已经向老板暗示了好几次，如果不获得升职他就会辞职。

Did she give you any hints about where she was going? 她有没有向你暗示过她要去哪里呢？

You can't take (= understand) a hint, can you? Just go away and leave me alone! 你就是听不懂暗示，对不对？滚开，不要烦我！

Synonyms: implicationimputation indication (SIGN)innuendoinsinuationintimation suggestion

a piece of advice that helps you to do something

Could you give us a hint about how to do this exercise, please? 你能不能给我们一些关于如何做这个练习的建议？

This recipe book is full of handy (= useful) hints. 这本烹饪书中有很多有用的建议。

a very small amount of something

There's just a hint of brandy in the sauce. 调味汁中只有很少的白兰地。

I detected a hint of doubt in his voice. 我察觉到他的语气中有些许怀疑。

to say or do something that shows what you think or want, usually in a way that is not direct

[ + (that) ] Mum's hinted (that) she might pay for my trip to Mexico. 妈妈暗示她或许可以资助我的墨西哥之行。

He's hinted at the possibility of moving to Canada. 他暗示过有可能移居加拿大。