1. 暗示
    A hint is a suggestion about something that is made in an indirect way.

    e.g. The Minister gave a strong hint that the government were thinking of introducing tax concessions for mothers...
           部长明显地暗示政府正在考虑对母亲们实行税收减免。
    e.g. I'd dropped a hint about having an exhibition of his work up here...
           我已经暗示要在这里举办一次他的作品展。

2. 暗示;示意
    If you hint at something, you suggest it in an indirect way.

    e.g. She suggested a trip to the shops and hinted at the possibility of a treat of some sort...
           她建议去逛逛商店，并暗示可能要请客。
    e.g. Criticism is hinted at, but never made explicit...
           批评总是含沙射影，但从未明说。

3. 有益的建议;不错的主意;好点子
    A hint is a helpful piece of advice, usually about how to do something.

    e.g. Here are some helpful hints to make your journey easier...
           几条有用的建议可以让你的旅途更轻松。
    e.g. I'm hoping to get some fashion hints.
           我希望能得到一些有关时尚的建议。

4. 少许;微量
    A hint of something is a very small amount of it.

    e.g. She added only a hint of vermouth to the gin...
           她只在杜松子酒里加了少许苦艾酒。
    e.g. I glanced at her and saw no hint of irony on her face.
           我瞥了她一眼，没有在她的脸上看到一丝嘲弄。