Inkling 是一个英语单词，表示“微弱的迹象”或“模糊的感觉”。通常用来指某种轻微的或未完全明确的认识、暗示或预感。

词源与含义

Inkling 来自于中世纪英语词汇，最初意思是“提示”或“暗示”。它是从“inckle”这一词派生而来的，后者指的是一种细绳或线索，用以表示轻微的、模糊的迹象。

音标

/ˈɪŋklɪŋ/

翻译

Inkling：微弱的迹象，模糊的感觉，预感，暗示，端倪

读音

英式读音：[ˈɪŋklɪŋ]

美式读音：[ˈɪŋklɪŋ]

用法

Inkling 作为名词，表示一个模糊的线索或对某事的轻微理解。可以指一种初步的或不完全的认识。

例句

I had an inkling that something was wrong, but I couldn't put my finger on it.
（我有一种感觉觉得事情不对劲，但我说不出哪里不对。）

She gave me an inkling of what had happened at the meeting.
（她让我了解了会议上发生的事情。）

The detective had an inkling that the case wasn't as simple as it appeared.
（侦探隐约觉得案件并不像看起来那么简单。）

I don't have a clear understanding, just an inkling of the problem.
（我没有完全理解，只是对问题有一点模糊的了解。）

He had no inkling that he was being watched.
（他完全没有察觉自己正在被监视。）

There was an inkling of tension in the room, but no one mentioned it.
（房间里有一点紧张的气氛，但没有人提及。）

The children had an inkling that their parents were planning a surprise party.
（孩子们隐约觉得父母可能在策划一个惊喜派对。）

She gave me a vague inkling of the kind of gift she wanted.
（她给了我一个模糊的提示，告诉我她想要什么样的礼物。）

He had no inkling that his proposal would be accepted.
（他完全没想到他的提案会被接受。）

They had only an inkling of how hard the project would be.
（他们只是隐约知道这个项目会有多难。）

短语搭配

Have an inkling of：对...有一点了解，略知一二
例如：I have an inkling of what you're trying to say.（我略知你想说什么。）

Give an inkling：给出一点暗示，透露一点线索
例如：She gave us an inkling of the new plans.（她给了我们一点新计划的提示。）

No inkling of：对...完全没有意识，不知道
例如：He had no inkling of the consequences.（他完全不知道后果。）

总结

“Inkling”指的是一种模糊、微弱的迹象、感觉或意识，常用于描述对某事尚不完全明确的理解或预感。