Intimate
[ 'ɪntɪmət ]
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adj. 亲密的，亲近的;私人的，个人的;内部的;直接的;
n. 至交;密友;
v. 暗示，提示;宣布，通知;
💡 词根助记
intim内心的+ate...的 → 内心的 → 亲近的；不说出口的 → 亲密的 暗示
📝 例句
Her visitor's smile grew increasingly intimate.
客人脸上的笑容更显得与她亲密无间了。
A diary is an intimate book.
日记是私人的记事本。
Edith Helm was not invited to these intimate luncheons.
伊迪丝·赫尔姆没有被邀请出度反映亲密关系的午餐会。
He had tasted their intimate community with every sauce.
他尝到了他们亲密交往的各种甜酸苦辣。
He was intimate with many of the greatest minds of his day.
他与当时许多杰出的文人有深交。
🌱 联想助记
【记】※ intimate-密友、暗示:密友考场遇难题,上帝暗示勤思索
※ in-在…里,ti-拼音“梯”,mate-同事:在电梯里偶然碰到了关系密切的同事
※ in-在…里,ti-拼音“提”,mate-伙伴:内心心处总是提到的伙伴→亲密的伙伴
✅ 同义词
🔴 反义词
🔤 词根
-horr-表示“恐惧”
📖 牛津释义
intimate
adj
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.
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.
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.
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.
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, 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 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.
🎯 考研助记
inti(硬铁)+mate(同伴):同伴很硬很铁- 亲密的 in(里面)+ti(提)+mate(同伴):内心深处(in)提(ti)到的那个人(mate)，说明你们是 亲密的
🔁 扩展释义
*['intimәt]a. 亲密的, 私人的, 秘密的vt. 暗示, 通知, 告诉n. 至交【法】 亲密的, 亲切的, 私人的相关词组: be on intimate terms with sb
🌿 同词根单词
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I've been working so hard recently that I haven't had any time for collecting new stamps.
最近我的学习一直很紧张，没有时间收集新邮票。
Check the prices before you decide whether to buy one.
先把价格核对一下，再决定该不该买。
But if I give you a ring, then you will know what it's about.
不过，如果我给你打电话，那时你就会知道我的诺言是什么了。