/'ɪntɪmət; `ɪntəmət/
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 便于有亲昵关系的（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.

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＇.

/'ɪntɪmeɪt; `ɪntə,met/
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.