单词：intimated
音标：[ˈɪntɪmətid] ；
v. 示意, 暗示( intimate的过去式和过去分词 )
imp. & p. p. of Intimate
intimate的用法和样例：
例句
用作形容词(adj.)
- 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”。
常见句型
用作形容词(adj.)
用作定语～+ n.- He is my intimate friend.他是我的密友。
- She is on intimate terms with John.她与约翰关系密切。
- I can't tell them my intimate thoughts.我不能告诉他们我内心深处的想法。
- This is an intimate knowledge of African religions.这是一本关于非洲宗教的详尽知识的书。
- Both felt that they had become very intimate.两人都感到了他们之间已变得非常亲密。
- The question is intimate.这是个私人问题。
- He was intimate with her.他跟她有暧昧关系。
- I have long been intimate with him.我和他相识已久。
用作动词(v.)
用作及物动词S+～+ n./pron.- She intimated her wishes.她暗示了她的心愿。
- He intimated a wish to go by saying that it was late.他说时间不早了,暗示他该走了。
- He intimated to do this work.他暗示他将要做这项工作。
- She intimated that she had a few words to say.她示意有几句话要说。
- She intimated to them that she didn't agree .她向他们暗示,她不同意。
用作名词(n.)
- He is my intimate.他是我的至交。
词汇搭配
用作形容词 (adj.)
～+名词- intimate diary私人日记
- intimate discussion私下讨论
- very intimate非常亲密的
- intimate closely关系密切的
- intimate with与…关系密切
用作动词 (v.)
～+名词- intimate sb's disapproval暗示某人不赞成
- intimate darkly隐秘地暗示
- intimate slyly狡黠地暗示
- intimate to向…暗示
用作名词 (n.)
～+名词- intimate friend密友
经典引文
There is an intimate interdependence of intellect and morals.
出自：R. W. EmersonA notice..intimating a reduction of ten per cent in the wages of miners.
出自：Manchester Examiner