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luzhenhuan
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 Posted: Thu Apr 19, 2007 11:59 pm Post subject: Can I use "hints" here? Why? |
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There is a sentence:
One theory ______ that acupuncrure blocks pain signals from reaching the spinal cord or brain.
in my opinion, "suggests", "indicates" can both be used to fill in the blank. But, can I use "hints" here? Why?
Looking forward for your early reply. |
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myprofe
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Location: Madrid, Spain - Native Boston, USA
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| Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2007 12:46 am Post subject: I would say so |
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I would say yes but you don't have to take my word for it.
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Lorikeet
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Location: San Francisco
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| Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2007 7:21 am Post subject: Re: Can I use "hints" here? Why? |
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| luzhenhuan wrote: |
There is a sentence:
One theory ______ that acupuncrure blocks pain signals from reaching the spinal cord or brain.
in my opinion, "suggests", "indicates" can both be used to fill in the blank. But, can I use "hints" here? Why?
Looking forward for your early reply. |
"indicates" is the strongest. "suggests" is a little weaker. "hints" is even weaker still. If there are "hints" that this is the case, then probably more tests and studying should be done to see if it is indeed the case. |
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