having, or being likely to cause, a very close friendship or personal or sexual relationship

intimate relationships 亲密关系

The restaurant has a very intimate atmosphere. 这家餐厅的氛围很怡人。

He's become very intimate with an actress. 他和一名女演员的关系非常亲密。

(of knowledge or understanding) detailed, and obtained from a lot of studying or experience

She has an intimate knowledge of Tuscany, where she has lived for 20 years. 她在托斯卡纳区住了20年，对那里非常熟悉。

a friend you know very well

Intimates of the star say that he has been upset by the personal attacks on him that have appeared in the press recently. 这位明星的密友们说他最近正为报纸上出现的对他的人身攻击感到苦恼。

to make clear what you think or want without saying it directly

[ + (that) ] She has intimated that she will resign if she loses the vote. 她已经暗示如果选举落败她将辞职。