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intimation

/in-tuh-mey-shuhn/US // ˌɪn təˈmeɪ ʃən //UK // (ˌɪntɪˈmeɪʃən) //

暗示,告知书,通知,告知

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Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : the act of intimating, or making known indirectly.
    • : a hint; suggestion: The death of his father was his first intimation of mortality.

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Examples

  • It is impossible to believe that thus far it is anything but a sketch and intimation of what it will presently be.

  • A test examination would follow of a perfunctory character, and an intimation of your appointment would be the sequel.

  • The reality of the pre-intimation of these shows their importance, and points out that preparation ought to be made for them.

  • He had been very wild and violent, and the intimation that he was hopelessly intoxicated was not very carefully concealed.

  • This was the first intimation to Lucy Warrender's friends in London of her sudden death.