something that you say or do to suggest something to someone, without telling them directly

暗示

There have been hints that he may take up coaching.

有一些迹象表明他可能出任教练。

'Look, I can't tell you.' 'Oh, come on, give me a hint .'

“哎，我不能告诉你。”“得了，给我一点暗示吧。”

Miles had been dropping heavy hints about the cost of petrol.

迈尔斯几乎在明示汽油的费用。

I made it clear I wasn't interested in him, but he didn't take the hint .

我清楚地表明我对他不感兴趣，但他不明白我的意思。

a very small amount or sign of something

（细微的）迹象; 少许，微量:

'When?' he asked with a hint of impatience.

“什么时候？”他带着一丝不耐烦问道。

We shall have to turn back if there's the slightest hint of fog.

只要有一丁点起雾的迹象我们就得往回走。

a useful piece of advice about how to do something

有益的建议（指点）;

helpful hints on looking after house plants

关于照料室内植物的好建议

to suggest something in an indirect way, but so that someone can guess your meaning

暗示，示意:

What are you hinting at?

你在暗示什么？

He hinted strongly that he might be prepared to send troops in.

他强烈暗示他可能要派部队进驻。