intimate

['intimeit,'intimit]

adj.亲密的, 私人的, 关系紧密的
vt.暗示, 透露
n.密友

a.

1. 亲密的, 熟悉的[(+with)]

Both of them felt that they had become very intimate.

他俩都感到他们已经相当亲密了。

2. 舒适的, 怡人的, 气氛融洽的

3. 精通的, 深入的, 详细的

He has an intimate knowledge of American literature.

他精通美国文学。

4. 个人的, 私人的[B]

A diary is an intimate book.

日记是私人的记事本。

5. 【婉】有性关系的[F][(+with)]

n.

至交, 密友[C]

词形变化

副词: intimately | 名词: intimateness | 动词过去式: intimated | 动词过去分词: intimated | 动词现在分词: intimating | 动词第三人称单数: intimates |

词义辨析

同义:

a.亲密的

close  familiar

a.内心的; 秘密的

innermost  private  secret

vt.暗示

hint  suggest  imply  

英英释义

名词 intimate:

someone to whom private matters are confided

同义词：confidant

动词 intimate:

give to understand

同义词：adumbrate, insinuate

imply as a possibility

同义词：suggest

形容词 intimate:

marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity - V.L. Parrington

having or fostering a warm or friendly and informal atmosphere

同义词：cozy, informal

having mutual interests or affections; of established friendship

同义词：familiar

involved in a sexual relationship

同义词：sexual

innermost or essential

同义词：inner, internal

thoroughly acquainted through study or experience- Herbert Read

同义词：knowledgeable, versed

补充

intimateintimate英:[ˈintimit] 美:[ˈɪntɪmɪt ]adj.1.亲密的, 密切的; 有性关系的(尤指婚外的)He is my intimate friend.他是我的密友。Both felt that they had become very intimate.两人都感到了他们之间已变得非常亲密。He was intimate with her.他跟她有暧昧关系。I have long been intimate with him.我和他相识已久。2.私人的, 个人的I can't tell them my intimate thoughts.我不能告诉他们我内心深处的想法。3.详尽的, 精通的This is an intimate knowledge of African religions.这是一本关于非洲宗教的详尽知识的书。n.1.至交, 密友He is my intimate.他是我的至交。 [ˈintimeit]vt.1.示意, 暗示He intimated his wishes with a slight nod of his head.他微微点头示意。He intimated a wish to go by saying that it was late.他说时间不早了, 暗示他该走了。He intimated to do this work.他暗示他将做这项工作。She intimated that she had a few words to say.她示意有几句话要说。

例句

1. I just won't discuss my intimate relationships.我就是不会去谈我的感情状况。 2. an intimate candlelit dinner for two两人共进的温馨烛光晚餐 3. their intimate knowledge of the motor industry他们对汽车业的深刻了解 4. someone with an intimate knowledge of the place非常了解那个地方的人 5. I hate to interrupt your intimate conversation but we do have an assignment to discuss.我不愿意打断你们私下的谈话, 但是我们确实有个任务要讨论。 6. She denied that they had ever been intimate.她否认他们有过性关系。 7. an intimate connection between madness and wisdom疯狂与智慧之间的内在联系 8. They are to have an autumn wedding, an intimate of the couple confides.这对情侣的一位密友吐露说, 他们将在秋天举行婚礼。 9. She intimated her disapproval.她暗示她不赞成。 10. He had intimated to them his readiness to come to a settlement.他向他们表示过他愿意达成和解。 11. He intimated that he had a few words to say.他表示有几句话要说。 12. He intimated to me his intention of leaving early.他向我暗示他要早些离开。 13. intimate friends.亲密的朋友。 14. they are on intimate terms.他们关系亲密。 15. an intimate little Italian restaurant.一家气氛宜人的意大利小餐馆。 16. he was sickened by the thought of others having been intimate with her.他一想到别人和她有性关系就觉得恶心。 17. their intimate involvement with their community.他们与所居社区的紧密关系。 18. going into intimate details of his sexual encounters.深入到他性经历的隐私细节。 19. intimate correspondence.私人通信。 20. an intimate knowledge of the software.对该软件的详尽了解。 21. his circle of intimates.他的密友圈子。 22. Mr Hutchison has intimated his decision to retire.哈奇森先生宣布了他即将退休的决定。 23. he had already intimated that he might not be able to continue.他早已暗示自己可能无法继续下去。 24. They're intimate friends.他们是要好的朋友。 25. They told each other their most intimate thoughts and secrets.他们互诉心曲。 26. I know an intimate little restaurant we could go to.我知道有一家幽静的小餐馆我们可以去。 27. an intimate acquaintance亲密的熟人 28. They remained intimate friends throughout their lives.他们是一辈子的密友。 29. We have an intimate friendship with our neighbors. = We are on intimate terms with our neighbors. [=we are very close friends with our neighbors]我们和邻居们关系很亲密。 30. intimate thoughts/feelings个人的想法/感情 31. intimate secrets隐私 32. sharing an intimate moment共享幽会时刻 33. an intimate conversation私人对话 34. (chiefly US) a store that sells intimate apparel [=women's underwear and clothes for sleeping]售卖女士睡衣和内衣的商店 35. They are in an intimate and committed relationship.他们俩相亲相爱，彼此忠诚。 36. He denies that they were ever intimate. = He denies that he was ever intimate with her. [=that he ever had sexual relations with her]他否认与她有过性关系。 37. The room is small and intimate.这个房间小巧而温馨。 38. an intimate nightclub幽雅宜人的夜总会 39. There is an intimate connection/relationship between diet and health.饮食和健康有着密切的关系。 40. She has an intimate [=very detailed] knowledge of the company.她对这家公司了如指掌。 41. The story is now known in intimate detail.这件事情的全部细节现在已被公之于众。 42. an intimate understanding of the process对这个流程完整的了解 43. She is intimately associated/involved with the production.她和制作过程密切相关。 44. The problem is intimately connected with/to our culture.这个问题和我们的文化密切相关。 45. intimately familiar with the experience对这种经历非常熟悉 46. Diet and health are intimately [=very closely] related.饮食和健康关系密切。 47. Their careers are intimately linked.他们的事业紧密地联系在一起。 48. She knows the city intimately. [=very well]她对这座城市非常熟悉。 49. "His coworkers knew him as “Robert,” but his intimates called him “Robbie.”"他的同事们叫他“罗伯特”，但他的挚友们叫他“罗比”。 50. He intimated (to us) that we should plan to arrive early.他暗示（我们）应该做好计划早点儿到达。 51. the earliest intimations [=hints] of spring春天的最早征兆 52. "Even at the beginning, there were intimations [=suggestions] that the project was in trouble."甚至在开始阶段，就有征兆表明这个项目有麻烦。 53. He hasn't given any intimation of his plans.他一点也没有透露自己的计划。