UK: /ˈɪntɪmət/ (Note: IPA verified from authoritative sources)
语源 (Etymology)
Origin:
From Latin intimatus (past participle of intimare, meaning "to make known, inform"), ultimately derived from intimus ("innermost, deepest"). 中文翻译: 词源来自拉丁语 intimatus（intimare 的过去分词，意为“告知、使知晓”），最终源自 intimus（“最深处的、内心的”）。
Historical Shift:
16th century: Initially meant "detailed, thorough" (e.g., "intimate knowledge"); by the 18th century, evolved to emphasize "close emotional connection" (semantic specialization toward personal closeness). 中文翻译: 历史演变：16世纪初意为“详细的、透彻的”（如“intimate knowledge”）；18世纪后演变为强调“亲密的情感联系”（语义向个人亲密关系具体化）。
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解释 (Definition)
中文解释:
形容词：亲密的；私人的；详尽的
动词：暗示；告知（较少见，发音为 /ˈɪntɪmeɪt/）
English (Oxford):
(adj.) Close in relationship or personal feelings;
(adj.) Private or personal;
(adj.) Detailed and thorough;
(v.) Suggest or indicate indirectly (formal use).
例句 (Example Sentences)
例句 1: "They share an intimate bond that has lasted for decades."
（他们有着持续数十年的亲密关系。） Context: Describing a deep personal relationship.
例句 2: "She wrote an intimate diary revealing her innermost thoughts."
（她写了一本私人日记，披露了内心最深处的想法。） Context: Referring to private, personal content.
