Phrase
a hint is all that is needed
phrase
一点就通
Only a small clue is necessary to understand or solve something.
In use
For her, a hint is all that is needed to solve the puzzle.
With such a bright student, a hint is all that is needed to clarify the concept.
You don't need to explain the whole process; a hint is all that is needed for him to complete it.
a hint is all that is needed
可作为独立句子使用。
A hint is all that is needed.
一点就通。
For {someone}, a hint is all that is needed
For him, a hint is all that is needed.
对他来说，一点就通。
A hint is all that is needed to {verb}
A hint is all that is needed to solve the puzzle.
解决这个谜题一点就通。
Common mistakes
A hint is all that is need.A hint is all that is needed.
need 是动词原形，这里需要过去分词形式 needed 构成被动语态，表示“被需要”。
A hint is all which is needed.A hint is all that is needed.
当先行词是 all 时，关系代词通常用 that 而不用 which。
The hint is all that is needed.A hint is all that is needed.
这里的 hint 是泛指概念，并非特指某一个提示，因此应用不定冠词 a。
Connections
Confusing words
- a clue is all that is needed
- 一个线索就够了 · “clue”指破解谜题或案件的线索，强调证据性；“hint”则是一般性的提示或暗示，范围更广。
- a tip is all that is needed
- 一个小建议就够了 · “tip”常指实用的建议或小窍门，语气更直接；“hint”是间接的暗示。
Learner notes
Grammar Note
固定短语，句子结构不变
Dictionary facts from BridgeDict normalized sources.