单词 | intimate |
释义 | intimate 1. adj. & n. --adj   1. closely acquainted; familiar, close (an intimate friend; an intimate relationship).   2. private and personal (intimate thoughts).   3. (usu. foll. by with) having sexual relations.   4. (of knowledge) detailed, thorough.   5. (of a relationship between things) close.   6. (of mixing etc.) thorough.   7. essential, intrinsic.   8. (of a place etc.) friendly; promoting close personal relationships. --n a very close friend. Derivatives intimately adv. Etymology: L intimus inmost 2. v.tr.   1. (often foll. by that + clause) state or make known.   2. imply, hint. Derivatives intimater n. intimation n. Etymology: LL intimare announce f. L intimus inmost |
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