| 单词 | know |
| 释义 | know (noʊ ) Word forms: knows , knowing , knew , known 1. verb [no cont] A2 If you know a fact, a piece of information, or an answer, you have it correctly in your mind. I don't know the name of the place. [VERB noun] I know that you led a rifle platoon during the Second World War. [VERB that] 'People like doing things for nothing.'—'I know they do.' [VERB that] I don't know what happened to her husband. [VERB wh] 'How did he meet your mother?'—'I don't know.' [VERB] We all know about his early experiments in flying. [VERB + about] They looked younger than I knew them to be. [VERB noun to-infinitive] Radon is known to be harmful to humans in large quantities. [VERB noun to-infinitive] It is not known whether the bomb was originally intended for the capital itself. [be V-ed wh] It's always been known that key figures in the government do very well for themselves. [be VERB-ed that] Synonyms: have knowledge of, see, understand, recognize 2. verb [no cont] A2 If you know someone, you are familiar with them because you have met them and talked to them before. Gifford was a friend. I'd known him for nine years. [VERB noun] Do you two know each other? [VERB noun] He doesn't know anybody in London. [VERB noun] Synonyms: be acquainted with, recognize, associate with, be familiar with 3. verb [no cont] If you say that you know of something, you mean that you have heard about it but you do not necessarily have a lot of information about it. We know of the incident but have no further details. [VERB + of] The president admitted that he did not know of any rebels having surrendered so far. [VERB of noun] I know of no one who would want to murder Albert. [VERB + of] 4. verb [no cont] B1 If you know about a subject, you have studied it or taken an interest in it, and understand part or all of it. Hire someone with experience, someone who knows about real estate. [VERB + about] She didn't know anything about music but she liked to sing. [V amount + about] Synonyms: be familiar with, experience, understand, ken [Scottish] 5. verb [no cont] B1 If you know a language, you have learned it and can understand it. It helps to know French and Creole if you want to understand some of the lyrics. [VERB noun] Rachel already knows as many words in German as she does in English. [VERB noun] Her new classmates knew no Latin. [VERB noun] 6. verb [no cont] A2 If you know something such as a place, a work of art, or an idea, you have visited it, seen it, read it, or heard about it, and so you are familiar with it. No matter how well you know Paris, it is easy to get lost. [VERB noun] I don't know the play, I've just come to see it. [VERB noun] 7. verb [no cont] B1 If you know how to do something, you have the necessary skills and knowledge to do it. The health authorities now know how to deal with the disease. [V wh-to-inf] We know what to do to make it work. [V wh-to-inf] 8. verb [no cont] B2 You can say that someone knows that something is happening when they become aware of it. Then I saw a gun under the hall table so I knew that something was wrong. [VERB that] The first I knew about it was when I woke up in the ambulance. [VERB + about] 9. verb [no cont] B2 If you know something or someone, you recognize them when you see them or hear them. Would she know you if she saw you on the street? [VERB noun] I thought I knew the voice. [VERB noun] Synonyms: recognize, remember, identify, recall 10. verb [no cont] B2 If someone or something is known as a particular name, they are called by that name. The disease is more commonly known as Mad Cow Disease. [be VERB-ed + as] He was born as John Birks Gillespie, but everyone knew him as Dizzy. [VERB noun + as] He was the only boy in the school who was known by his Christian name and not his surname. [be VERB-ed + by] ...British Nuclear Fuels, otherwise known as BNFL. [VERB-ed] 11. verb If you know someone or something as a person or thing that has particular qualities, you consider that they have those qualities. Lots of people know her as a very kind woman. [VERB noun + as] We know them as inaccurate and misleading property descriptions. [VERB noun as noun] Kemp knew him for a meticulous officer. [VERB noun for noun] 12. verb If you know someone as a person with a particular job or role, you are familiar with them in that job or role, rather than in any other. Most of us know her as the woman who used to present the television news. [VERB noun as noun] The soldiers–all of whom we knew as neighbours–stood around pointing guns at us. [VERB noun as noun] 13. See also knowing, known 14. as we know it phrase If you talk about a thing or system as we know it, you are referring to the form in which it exists now and which is familiar to most people. He planned to end the welfare system as we know it. ...those values of our culture that are essential to civilisation as we know it. 15. to get to know sb phrase B2 If you get to know someone, you find out what they are like by spending time with them. The new neighbours were getting to know each other. I'd really like to see you again and get to know you better. 16. heaven/god/lord/christ etc knows phrase People use expressions such as goodness knows, Heaven knows, and God knows when they do not know something and want to suggest that nobody could possibly know it. [informal] 'Who's he?'—'God knows.' Heaven only knows what his mother would have said. 17. I know convention B1+ You say 'I know' to show that you accept that something is true, but think that it is not very important or relevant. 'There are trains straight from Cambridge.'—'I know, but it's no quicker.' 18. I know convention B2 You say 'I know' to show that you agree with what has just been said. 'This country is so awful.'—'I know, I know.' 19. I know (how you feel, etc) phrase B2 You use 'I know' to express sympathy and understanding towards someone. I'm sorry, George. I know how you feel. I know what you're going through. 20. I don't know (about that) phrase You can use I don't know to indicate that you do not completely agree with something or do not really think that it is true. 'He should quite simply resign.'—'I don't know about that.' I don't know that it's made the decision any easier. 21. I don't know about you phrase You can say 'I don't know about you' to indicate that you are going to give your own opinion about something and you want to find out if someone else feels the same. I don't know about the rest of you, but I'm hungry. I don't know about you, but I've had just about enough of this. 22. I don't know how/what phrase B2 You use I don't know in expressions which indicate criticism of someone's behaviour. For example, if you say that you do not know how someone can do something, you mean that you cannot understand or accept them doing it. [disapproval] I don't know how he could do this to his own daughter. I don't know how you can say that. I don't know what those folk think they are playing at. 23. (I'm) blessed/damned/buggered if I know phrase People sometimes use expressions such as I'm blessed if I know or damned if I know to emphasize the fact that they do not know something. [informal, emphasis] 'What was that all about?'—'Darned if I know.' I'm damned if I know what plans he has in that direction. 24. in the know phrase If you are in the know about something, especially something that is not known about or understood by many people, you have information about it. It was gratifying to be in the know about important people. He takes crucial decisions without consulting people in the know. 25. you know what I mean convention B2 You can use expressions such as you know what I mean and if you know what I mean to suggest that the person listening to you understands what you are trying to say, and so you do not have to explain any more. [spoken] None of us stayed long. I mean, the atmosphere wasn't–well, you know what I mean. She was a bit stuck up, know what I mean? 26. you never know convention You say 'You never know' or 'One never knows' to indicate that it is not definite or certain what will happen in the future, and to suggest that there is some hope that things will turn out well. [vagueness] You never know, I might get lucky. There might be an even bigger one–I doubt it, but you never know. 27. not that I know of convention You say 'Not that I know of' when someone has asked you whether or not something is true and you think the answer is 'no' but you cannot be sure because you do not know all the facts. [vagueness] 'Is he married?'—'Not that I know of.' 28. sb wasn't to know/how was sb to know phrase [oft PHR cl, PHRASE wh] You can say 'How was I to know?', or in British English 'I wasn't to know', to mean that you cannot be blamed or criticized for something you did, because you did not have enough information to realize that it was wrong. How was I to know you'd return so suddenly? You weren't to know–in fact, I think I'm the only person who does know. 29. what does sb know phrase You can use expressions such as What does she know? and What do they know? when you think that someone has no right to comment on a situation because they do not understand it. [disapproval] Don't listen to him, what does he know? I always felt his attitude was, 'What do you know about it?' [+ about] 30. what do you know exclamation People sometimes say 'What do you know!' when they are very surprised about something. [informal, feelings] Well, what do you know! 31. you know convention B2 You use you know to emphasize or to draw attention to what you are saying. [spoken, emphasis] The conditions in there are awful, you know. You know, it does worry me. 32. you know convention People use you know when they are uncertain about what they are saying or what they are going to say next. [spoken] He's generous and, you know, very nice, very polite. I thought I'd, you know, have a chat with you. 33. you know convention You use you know when you are trying to explain more clearly what you mean, by referring to something that the person you are talking to knows about. [spoken] Wear the white dress, you know, the one with all the black embroidery. 34. you don't know phrase You can say 'You don't know' in order to emphasize how strongly you feel about the remark you are going to make. [spoken, emphasis] You don't know how good it is to speak to somebody from home. 35. to know something backwards phrase [VERB inflects] In British English, if you say that someone knows something backwards, you are emphasizing that they know it very well. In American English, you say that someone knows something backward and forward. [emphasis] I asked about one or two things that interest me and she really did know it all backwards. 36. to know best phrase B2 If you say that a particular person knows best, you mean that they have a lot of experience and should therefore be trusted to make decisions for other people. He was convinced that doctors and dentists knew best. 37. to know better phrase If someone knows better than to do something, they are old enough or experienced enough to know it is the wrong thing to do. She knew better than to argue with Adeline. Two of his pals, who should know better, played a prank on him. 38. to know no bounds phrase If you say that a feeling or quality knows no bounds, you are emphasizing that it is very strong or intense. [emphasis] The passion of Argentinian football fans knows no bounds. 39. to know what side your bread is buttered on phrase [Vs inflect] If you say that someone knows what side their bread is buttered on, you mean that they know what to do or who to please in order to stay in a good situation or to avoid a bad one. These chaps know what side their bread's buttered on. 40. to know something for a fact phrase B2 If you say that you know something for a fact, you are emphasizing that you are completely certain that it is true. [emphasis] I know for a fact that baby corn is very expensive in Europe. I know for a fact that Graham has kept in close touch with Alan. 41. as far as I know adverb B2 You can use far in expressions like 'as far as I know' and 'so far as I remember' to indicate that you are not absolutely sure of the statement you are about to make or have just made, and you may be wrong. [vagueness] It only lasted a couple of years, as far as I know. So far as I am aware, no proper investigation has ever been carried out into the subject. 42. not to know the first thing about something phrase If you say that you do not know the first thing about something, you are emphasizing that you know absolutely nothing about it. [emphasis] You don't know the first thing about farming. 43. to know full well phrase If you say that a person knows full well that something is true, especially something unpleasant, you are emphasizing that they are definitely aware of it, although they may behave as if they are not. [emphasis] He knew full well he'd be ashamed of himself later. 44. to let someone know phrase B2 If you let someone know something, you tell them about it or make sure that they know about it. They want to let them know that they are safe. If you do want to go, please let me know. 45. not to know the meaning of the word phrase If you mention something and say that someone doesn't know the meaning of the word, you are emphasizing that they have never experienced the thing mentioned or do not have the quality mentioned. [emphasis] Don't mention failure when Kevin is around. He doesn't know the meaning of the word. 46. to know your own mind phrase If you know your own mind, you are sure about your opinions, and are not easily influenced by other people. 47. for reasons best known to oneself phrase [PHRASE with cl] If you do not know why someone did something, you can say that they did it for reasons best known to themselves. You usually use this expression when you do not agree with what they did. For reasons best known to himself, Algie changed his name. 48. to know the ropes phrase If you know the ropes, you know how a particular job or task should be done. [informal] The moment she got to know the ropes, there was no stopping her. Synonyms: be experienced, know the score [informal], be knowledgeable, know what's what Quotations: To really know someone is to have loved and hated him in turn What you don't know can't hurt you Know thyself Idioms: the right hand doesn't know what the left hand is doing said to mean that the people in one part of an organization do not know what the people in another part are doing and this is causing confusion or difficulties The right hand doesn't know what the left is doing. One company digs up roads and fills them in, and then another service does the same a few days later. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers know something like the back of your hand to know something very well He knows the city like the back of his hand. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers better the devil you know [mainly British] said to mean that it is better to deal with someone you already know, even if you do not like them, than to deal with someone that you know nothing about, because they may be even worse It is becoming clearer to them that he is no angel; but better the devil you know. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers not know whether you are coming or going [spoken] to feel very confused and unable to think clearly The truth is I'm so excited that I hardly know whether I'm coming or going. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers know someone or something inside out to know someone or something extremely well Liam has played for and against some of the greatest clubs in Europe and knows the game inside out. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers know which side your bread is buttered on to understand fully how you are likely to benefit from a situation, and know what to do or who to please in order to put yourself in the best possible situation Donald was a man who knew with utter clarity which side his bread was buttered on. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers know something backwards [mainly British] or know something backwards and forwards to know something very well I thoroughly enjoy lecturing and I know my subject backwards. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers not know someone from Adam to not know someone at all, and be completely unable to recognize them The man greeted me like an old friend, but I didn't know him from Adam. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers know your onions [British, old-fashioned] to know a great deal about a particular subject It shows she really knows her onions in the historical field too. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers know the score to know what the real facts of a situation are and how they affect you, even though you may not like them Taylor knows the score now, and what will happen if he fails. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers someone does not know the meaning of the word said to emphasize that someone does not have a particular quality or never had a particular kind of experience They practise like crazy and do not know the meaning of the word `failure'. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers Collocations: know instantly And the Norwegian international said he knew instantly he was brushing shoulders with future world superstars. The Sun (2013) Women know instantly when you're looking. The Sun (2014) She knew instantly something was wrong. The Sun (2014) I know personally it's going to be a tough game, a physical game. Times, Sunday Times However, you may not have the skills or resources to judge for yourself adults who you may not know personally. Times, Sunday Times The convenience of instant consultations must be weighed up against the knowledge that 'anonymous doc-tors' are less effective when treating patients they do not know personally, the college says. Times, Sunday Times Trustful interaction with people we don't know personally has been the basis of civilised life since we gave up tribal hunter-gathering and started living together in towns and cities. Times, Sunday Times He took pains to know personally all teachers of his division, often entertaining them at his home. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It isn't even good value, yet it flies out of the showrooms, and we know precisely why — sheer charm. Times, Sunday Times We know he's badly damaged goods, but we don't know precisely how or why. Times, Sunday Times Instead of veiled threats and muttered warnings, we would all know precisely where politicians stood — for censorship. The Sun We do not know precisely what will happen in parliament should the prime minister's deal fall. Times, Sunday Times But now we need to know precisely what she has in mind as our likely next leader. The Sun Your bathroom scales know the answer. The Sun (2013) Others are always asking you for advice whether you know the answer or not. The Sun (2015) I think we already know the answer to the second question, don't we? The Sun (2016) I only know the answer because I went to one of the very few schools where fives is still played. The Sun (2010) Well we all know the answer to that one. The Sun (2014) Your grandson has the right to know the truth. Times, Sunday Times And there are very few people who know the truth. Times, Sunday Times I hope this happens quickly so that the world can know the truth. Times, Sunday Times But we all know the truth, don't we? Times, Sunday Times She has the right to know the truth about her dad and her extended family. The Sun All of them are hoping for a cheap buzz from inhaling laughing gas, known locally as 'nos', a shortened version of nitrous oxide. The Sun The enclave-dwellers are known locally as chitmahals, or those that live in paper palaces. Times, Sunday Times Bystanders said that both of them were known locally. Times, Sunday Times The people who work through the rubbish are apparently known locally as 'gold miners'. Times, Sunday Times They're better known locally as mouse salesmen than for their music. Times, Sunday Times There used to be some great matrons; their names were known nationally. Times, Sunday Times The song became immensely popular and was known nationally because of its extensive radio play. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He was known nationally by the mid-1830s. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Its faculty members are dedicated teachers and distinguished scholars known nationally and internationally for their contributions to legal study. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 What began the first year became known nationally in about two years. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 His real name was, and he was also known popularly as. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Many of its facilities are known popularly as projects, or developments. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 These were the homes of those known popularly as pavement dwellers. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Translations: Chinese: 知道, 认识 Japanese: 知っている, 知っている |
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