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[/ˈɪntɪmət; ˋɪntəmət/] adj 用法:
1 ~ (with sb) (a) having or being a very close and friendly relationship 亲密的; 密切的:
intimate friends 密友 *
an intimate friendship 亲密的友情 *
We had been intimate (ie very close friends) for some time. 我们曾经是极要好的朋友.
(b) (euph 婉) having a sexual relationship, esp outside marriage 有性关系的（尤指婚外的）:
She was accused of being intimate with several men. 有人说她与几个男人关系暧昧. 用法:
2 likely or intended to encourage close relationships, esp sexual ones, typically by being small, quiet and private 便於有亲昵关系的（尤指性关系, 因环境范围小、 幽静、 无人打扰）:
an intimate restaurant, atmosphere 适宜幽会的餐厅、 气氛. 用法:
3 private and personal 私人的; 个人的:
tell a friend the intimate details of one's life 把自己生活中的隐私告诉朋友 *
an intimate diary, ie one in which sb records private experiences, thoughts, emotions, etc 私人日记. 用法:
4 [attrib 作定语] (fml 文) (of knowledge) detailed and obtained by deep study or long experience （指知识）精通的, 详尽的:
an intimate knowledge of African religions 对非洲宗教的广博知识. 用法:
5 (idm 习语) be/get on intimate `terms (with sb) (come to) know sb very well and be friendly with him （渐渐）熟悉某人且关系密切:
We're not exactly on intimate terms, but we see each other fairly often. 我们虽算不上关系密切, 但还常见面. intimate 2
n intimate friend 至交; 知己; 密友; 挚友:
Sir Reginald, known to his intimates as `Porky'. 雷金纳德爵士, 他的至交都叫他｀胖子＇. intimate 3
[/ˈɪntɪmeɪt; ˋɪntəˏmet/] v [Tn, Tf, Tw, Dn.pr, Dpr.f, Dpr.w] ~ sth (to sb) (fml 文) make sth known (to sb), esp discreetly or indirectly 将某事透露（给某人）; （尤指谨慎地或间接地）示意; 暗示:
He intimated his wishes with a slight nod of his head. 他微微颔首示意. *
She has intimated (to us) that she no longer wishes to be considered for the post. 她已（向我们）透露希望不再考虑让她担任该职. *
The judge has not intimated (to the jury) whether they will be allowed to reach a majority verdict. 法官没有指示（陪审团）他们可否达成大多数裁定. |