B2 [ C ] something that you say or do that shows what you think or want, usually in a way that is not direct暗示,提示,示意
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He doesn't take hints very easily, but he'll catch on to what you're saying eventually.
He hasn't announced his decision officially, but he's dropped several hints.
Margaret dropped a hint that she'd like to come to the party.
They dropped several hints that they were about to get married.
You have to be blunt with him. He can't take a hint.
C2 [ C usually singular ] a very small amount of something很少量
to say or do something that shows what you think or want, usually in a way that is not direct暗示
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My boss hinted that I'm being considered for promotion.
The minister hinted that he was about to resign.
They've been hinting at the possibility of launching a take-over bid.
Sometimes it's better to hint at the truth rather than state it directly.
The report hinted at the likely outcome.
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