어떤 사실이나 의도를 간접적으로 나타내는 말이나 행동.
A slight or indirect indication or suggestion.
예문:
"She dropped a subtle hint that she was expecting a proposal soon."
"Despite his clear hints, I still couldn't figure out the answer to the riddle."
"The manager gave a broad hint about potential layoffs during the meeting."
어떤 일을 하는 데 도움이 되는 실용적인 정보나 조언.
A small piece of practical information or advice; a useful tip.
예문:
"The instruction manual included several helpful hints for troubleshooting common errors."
"We exchanged cooking hints before preparing the elaborate holiday meal."
"Here is a quick hint: always save your work frequently when using new software."
아주 적은 양이나 희미한 기운, 낌새.
A very small trace, amount, or suggestion of something, often intangible.
예문:
"The sauce had a pleasant hint of garlic and basil."
"There was a faint hint of sadness in her voice when she spoke about leaving."
"Even in the middle of winter, you could detect a subtle hint of spring approaching."
어떤 사실이나 의도를 넌지시 비추거나 암시하다.
To suggest or indicate something indirectly or covertly.
예문:
"The CEO hinted that the company might expand into Asian markets next year."
"He kept hinting at the surprise party, making it difficult to pretend I didn't know."
"The dark clouds hinted at the storm that was about to break."