n.

1. 暗示[C][+that]
   The speaker dropped a hint of a possible modification of the proposals.

   发言者暗示可能会修改建议。

2. 少许，微量[S][（+of）]
   There was just a hint of pepper in the soup.

   汤里只放了一点儿胡椒粉。

3. 建议，指点，注意事项[P1]
   She gave me some useful hints on how to deal with the matter.

   她就怎样处理这件事给了我一些有益的指点。

vt.

1. 暗示，示意[Y][+（that）]
   She hinted that I should go.

   她暗示我应该去。

vi.

1. 作暗示，示意[（+at）]
   What are you hinting at?

   你在暗示什么？

n.

1. a slight or indirect indication.
   ▸a very small trace.
2. a small piece of practical information.

v.