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The adverb "intimately" modifies verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs to indicate that something is done in a close, personal, or familiar manner, suggesting deep knowledge or a strong connection.
The adverb "intimately" describes actions or states of being that are done in a close, private, or familiar way. It suggests a deep level of understanding, closeness, or connection.
1restaurant/meal/place private and friendly so that you feel comfortable: the intimate atmosphere of a country pub an intimate meal for two The collection has been moved from its intimate setting to the British Museum.2friends having an extremely close friendship: an intimate friend of Picasso’s an intimate relationship She’s on intimate terms with people in government.3intimate knowledge of something very detailed knowledge of something as a result of careful study or a lot of experience: his intimate knowledge of the coal industry4private relating to very private or personal matters: the publication of intimate details of their affair► see thesaurus at
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5sex formala)relating to sex: The virus can only be transmitted through intimate contact.b)be intimate with somebody to have sex with someone6intimate link/connection etc a very close connection between two things: the intimate connection between physical and mental health—intimately adverb: The two aspects are intimately connected. I am intimately acquainted with the state of my bank account.
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私下地(34%)，密切地(33%)，亲密地(33%)
adv.熟悉地；亲切地；私下地
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