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Intimation ˌɪntɪˈmeɪʃn Indirect N Noun Sign Happen In·Tim·Ation

Define "intimation" as an indirect suggestion or sign of a future event or truth. It can also refer to the act of making something known indirectly, often in a formal context.

The flashcard defines "intimation" as an indirect suggestion or sign that something is likely to happen or be true, or the act of making something known indirectly.

word intimation
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intimation
/ɪ̱ntɪme͟ɪʃ(ə)n/
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[N-COUNT 可数名词]暗示;提示 An intimation is an indirect suggestion or sign that something is likely to happen or be true.
  [usu N of n]
  [FORMAL 正式]
  • ...intimations of mortality...

    濒临死亡的征兆

  • I did not have any intimation that he was going to resign.

    我一点儿都不知道他要辞职。


Oxford in·tim·ation / ˌɪntɪˈmeɪʃn ; NAmE ˌɪntɪˈmeɪʃn / noun [countable ,  uncountable ] ( formal) the act of stating sth or of making it known, especially in an indirect way 透露;间接表示;暗示 There was no intimation from his doctor that his condition was serious. 他的医生没有透露他的病情很严重。 intimation intimations in·tim·ation / ˌɪntɪˈmeɪʃn ; NAmE ˌɪntɪˈmeɪʃn /
LDC
intimationin‧ti‧ma‧tion /ˌɪntəˈmeɪʃən/ noun [countable, uncountable] formal
Examples
1an indirect or unclear sign that something may happen:  the first intimations of the approaching conflict2the act of officially telling someone about something:  Without early intimation of the dates of the training sessions, enthusiasm for training could decrease.
WDF

intimation

[ˌɪntɪˈmeɪʃn]

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暗示(74%),通知(26%)
n.暗示;告知;讽示

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