Intimate
[ '?nt?m?t ]
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adj. 親密的，親近的;私人的，個人的;內部的;直接的;
n. 至交;密友;
v. 暗示，提示;宣布，通知;
?? 詞根助記
intim內心的+ate...的 → 內心的 → 親近的；不說出口的 → 親密的 暗示
?? 例句
Her visitor's smile grew increasingly intimate.
客人臉上的笑容更顯得與她親密無間了。
A diary is an intimate book.
日記是私人的記事本。
Edith Helm was not invited to these intimate luncheons.
伊迪絲·赫爾姆沒有被邀請出度反映親密關系的午餐會。
He had tasted their intimate community with every sauce.
他嘗到了他們親密交往的各種甜酸苦辣。
He was intimate with many of the greatest minds of his day.
他與當時許多杰出的文人有深交。
?? 聯想助記
【記】※ intimate-密友、暗示:密友考場遇難題,上帝暗示勤思索
※ in-在…里,ti-拼音“梯”,mate-同事:在電梯里偶然碰到了關系密切的同事
※ in-在…里,ti-拼音“提”,mate-伙伴:內心心處總是提到的伙伴→親密的伙伴
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?? 詞根
-horr-表示“恐懼”
?? 牛津釋義
intimate
adj
1 ~ (with sb)
(a) having or being a very close and friendly relationship 親密的; 密切的: intimate friends 密友
an intimate friendship 親密的友情
We had been intimate (ie very close friends) for some time. 我們曾經是極要好的朋友.
(b) (euph 婉) having a sexual relationship, esp outside marriage 有性關系的（尤指婚外的）
She was accused of being intimate with several men. 有人說她與幾個男人關系曖昧.
2 likely or intended to encourage close relationships, esp sexual ones, typically by being small, quiet and private 便於有親昵關系的（尤指性關系, 因環境范圍小、 幽靜、 無人打擾）
an intimate restaurant, atmosphere 適宜幽會的餐廳、 氣氛.
3 private and personal 私人的; 個人的
tell a friend the intimate details of one's life 把自己生活中的隱私告訴朋友
an intimate diary, ie one in which sb records private experiences, thoughts, emotions, etc 私人日記.
4 [attrib 作定語]
(fml 文) (of knowledge) detailed and obtained by deep study or long experience （指知識）精通的, 詳盡的
an intimate knowledge of African religions 對非洲宗教的廣博知識.
5 (idm 習語) be/get on intimate `terms (with sb) (come to) know sb very well and be friendly with him （漸漸）熟悉某人且關系密切
We're not exactly on intimate terms, but we see each other fairly often. 我們雖算不上關系密切, 但還常見面. intimate, n intimate friend 至交; 知己; 密友; 摯友
Sir Reginald, known to his intimates as `Porky'. 雷金納德爵士, 他的至交都叫他｀胖子＇.
intimate v [Tn, Tf, Tw, Dn.pr, Dpr.f, Dpr.w]
~ sth (to sb) (fml 文) make sth known (to sb), esp discreetly or indirectly 將某事透露（給某人）; （尤指謹慎地或間接地）示意; 暗示
He intimated his wishes with a slight nod of his head. 他微微頷首示意.
She has intimated (to us) that she no longer wishes to be considered for the post. 她已（向我們）透露希望不再考慮讓她擔任該職.
The judge has not intimated (to the jury) whether they will be allowed to reach a majority verdict. 法官沒有指示（陪審團）他們可否達成大多數裁定.
?? 考研助記
inti(硬鐵)+mate(同伴):同伴很硬很鐵- 親密的 in(里面)+ti(提)+mate(同伴):內心深處(in)提(ti)到的那個人(mate)，說明你們是 親密的
?? 擴展釋義
*['intim?t]a. 親密的, 私人的, 秘密的vt. 暗示, 通知, 告訴n. 至交【法】 親密的, 親切的, 私人的相關詞組: be on intimate terms with sb
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It's a pleasure. I'll see you tomorrow.
很高興為您效勞。明天見。
Have you got chicken's legs?
你有雞腿嗎？
Yes, he's on the phone. Is he expecting you?
在家，他在打電話。他是在等你嗎？