intimation

.inti'meiʃәn

n an indirect suggestion
n a slight suggestion or vague understanding

n. 暗示, 提示, 通知
[法] 告知, 通知, 暗示

18,734

BNC 频率

21,089

使用频率

intimation 由词根 intim-（表示“暗示”）和后缀 -ation（表示“动作或状态”）组成，整体意思是“暗示的行为或状态”。

例句

1. She gave me an intimation that she might leave the company soon.

她给了我一个暗示，表示她可能很快会离开公司。

2. His smile was an intimation of his approval.

他的微笑是他赞同的暗示。

3. The report contained an intimation of potential changes in management.

报告中暗示了管理层可能会发生变化。