adj.亲密的；私人的；关系紧密的
vt.暗示；透露
n.密友
She was so kind as to forgive her intimate friend who had betrayed her when she was in a great difficulty. 她如此善良,竟能原谅在她处境最艰难时背叛她的挚友。
The magazine published intimate details of their affair. 这本杂志刊登出了他们恋情的私密细节。
Island communities commonly feel an intimate connection with the sea and with seafarers. 岛国的居民一般都会感觉自己与海洋和水手之间存在着紧密的联系。
用作及物动词 (vt.)He stated what others had only dared to intimate. 他说出了别人只敢暗示的话。
They would not intimate how the problem could be solved. 他们不愿透露问题怎样才能够得到解决。
用作名词 (n.)Sir Reginald was known to his intimates as "Porky". 雷金纳德爵士的至交都叫他“胖子”。
