| 单词 | intimate |
| 释义 | intimate intimate /ˈɪn.tɪ.meɪt/ aep /-t̬ə-/ verb [T] FORMAL ↑Verb Endings for intimate ► F0 to make clear what you think or want without saying it directly: » [+ (that)] She has intimated that she will resign if she loses the vote.Thesaurus+: ↑Suggestions and proposalsintimation /ˌɪn.tɪˈmeɪ.ʃən/ aep /-t̬ə-/ noun [C]► F0» His suicide attempt was the first intimation that he was seriously depressed.Thesaurus+: ↑Suggestions and proposals intimate /ˈɪn.tɪ.mət/ aep /-t̬ə-/ adjective (EXPERT) ► C2 (of knowledge or understanding) detailed, and obtained from a lot of studying or experience: » She has an intimate knowledge of Tuscany, where she has lived for 20 years.Thesaurus+: ↑Detailed and carefulThesaurus+: ↑Skilled, talented and ableintimately /-li/ adverb► F0» Well, I know who she is although I'm not intimately (= closely) acquainted with her.» She's been intimately involved in the project since it began.Thesaurus+: ↑Detailed and carefulThesaurus+: ↑Skilled, talented and ableThesaurus+: ↑FriendlyThesaurus+: ↑Relationships in general intimate /ˈɪn.tɪ.mət/ aep /-t̬ə-/ adjective (PERSONAL) ► C2 having, or being likely to cause, a very close friendship or personal or sexual relationship: » intimate relationships» The restaurant has a very intimate atmosphere.» He's become very intimate with an actress.Thesaurus+: ↑FriendlyThesaurus+: ↑Relationships in generalintimately /-li/ adverb► F0» Well, I know who she is although I'm not intimately (= closely) acquainted with her.» She's been intimately involved in the project since it began.Thesaurus+: ↑Detailed and carefulThesaurus+: ↑Skilled, talented and ableThesaurus+: ↑FriendlyThesaurus+: ↑Relationships in general • • • Extra Examples:» The disease is spread through intimate sexual activity.» They shared an intimate physical experience.» The diary revealed several intimate details about his private life.» They had dinner in the very intimate surroundings of a local restaurant.» Her poetry deals with intimate personal experience. intimate /ˈɪn.tɪ.mət/ aep /-t̬ə-/ noun [C] FORMAL ► F0 a friend you know very well: » Intimates of the star say that he has been upset by the personal attacks on him that have appeared in the press recently.Thesaurus+: ↑Friends, acquaintances and contemporaries |
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