1 (used about people) having a very close relationship （指人）亲密的，要好的: They're intimate friends. 他们是要好的朋友。

2 very private and personal 私密的；个人的: They told each other their most intimate thoughts and secrets. 他们互诉心曲。

3 (used about a place, an atmosphere, etc) quiet and friendly （指地方、气氛等）恬静的，怡人的: I know an intimate little restaurant we could go to. 我知道有一家幽静的小餐馆我们可以去。

4 very detailed 详尽的: He's lived here all his life and has an intimate knowledge of the area. 他一辈子都住在这里，对这个地区了如指掌。 ➔intimately adv