英语词汇“versed”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

WORD ORIGINversed

Origin:

1600-1700 Latin versatus, past participle of versari ‘to be active, be busy with’, from versare; ➔ VERSATILE

EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS

Shaw was a good organiser and internal collator, well versed in computer mystique.

Longman Language Activatorto know a lot about something► know (all) about

· My brother knows about cars. I'm sure he could fix it for you.· You can't become an architect unless you know all about building regulations.know a lot about something · The old man knew a lot about the history of the village.know all there is to know about something (=to know everything about a particular subject) · I thought I knew all there was to know about men, until I met Jason.

► knowledgeable

knowing a lot of facts about a particular subject, especially about something that not many people know about: · The sales staff are all knowledgeable, helpful, and cheerful.knowledgeable about/in: · We are looking for people who are knowledgeable about the oil and banking industries.· Earley is a diligent reporter, knowledgeable in the field of espionage.

► be well versed in

to know a lot about a particular subject because you have had a lot of experience of it: · The new prime minister is well versed in economic policy.· Victor Amadeus was reputed to be well versed in poisons and their antidotes.

► know something inside (and) out

informal to know a particular subject very thoroughly: · She's very experienced -- she knows the advertising business inside out.· You need to know your specialized subject inside and out.

► be clued up

British informal to know all the facts that you need to know about a subject, especially because you have found it out before you start doing something: be clued up on: · Are you clued up on what points to look for when buying a used car?be clued up about: · We'd better get clued up about this new computer system before we start using it.

► specialize in

also specialise British to know a lot about one particular subject or activity because you study it or do it more than any other: · My history professor specialized in Russian history.· The chef specializes in Hunan and Szechuan cuisine, but all the dishes we tried were delicious.

► know what you are talking about

informal to know a lot about a particular subject so that your judgement can be trusted, especially because you have had a lot of experience: · Pilger knows what he is talking about, having spent several years as a reporter in Vietnam.· Rolim seemed to know what he was talking about, but his theories raised some questions for me.

► know your stuff

informal to know a lot about something, especially about how to do your job, in a way that other people think is impressive: · To pass that test the kids really have to know their stuff.· The doctor who came in looked very young. I was just hoping she knew her stuff.

PHRASES FROM THE ENTRY► be (well) versed in something

An engineer may be well versed in the technique of value engineering; it includes methods of generating the creative discontinuity.
He was also reputed to be well versed in poisons and their antidotes.
Of course, not everyone is well versed in moral philosophy.
The second point is that factory women were well versed in appraising the advantages and disadvantages of additional family members.
William Fannon, the author of this recollection, and Charles Shartle were well versed in shop ways.
You may be versed in necromancy, and steeped in alchemy, and schooled in the ancient cruel arts of your realm.

单词	versed
释义	versedversed /vɜːst $ vɜːrst/ adjective formal Word Origin WORD ORIGINversed Origin: 1600-1700 Latin versatus, past participle of versari ‘to be active, be busy with’, from versare; ➔ VERSATILE Examples EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS Shaw was a good organiser and internal collator, well versed in computer mystique. Thesaurus Longman Language Activatorto know a lot about something► know (all) about · My brother knows about cars. I'm sure he could fix it for you.· You can't become an architect unless you know all about building regulations.know a lot about something · The old man knew a lot about the history of the village.know all there is to know about something (=to know everything about a particular subject) · I thought I knew all there was to know about men, until I met Jason. ► knowledgeable knowing a lot of facts about a particular subject, especially about something that not many people know about: · The sales staff are all knowledgeable, helpful, and cheerful.knowledgeable about/in: · We are looking for people who are knowledgeable about the oil and banking industries.· Earley is a diligent reporter, knowledgeable in the field of espionage. ► be well versed in to know a lot about a particular subject because you have had a lot of experience of it: · The new prime minister is well versed in economic policy.· Victor Amadeus was reputed to be well versed in poisons and their antidotes. ► know something inside (and) out informal to know a particular subject very thoroughly: · She's very experienced -- she knows the advertising business inside out.· You need to know your specialized subject inside and out. ► be clued up British informal to know all the facts that you need to know about a subject, especially because you have found it out before you start doing something: be clued up on: · Are you clued up on what points to look for when buying a used car?be clued up about: · We'd better get clued up about this new computer system before we start using it. ► specialize in also specialise British to know a lot about one particular subject or activity because you study it or do it more than any other: · My history professor specialized in Russian history.· The chef specializes in Hunan and Szechuan cuisine, but all the dishes we tried were delicious. ► know what you are talking about informal to know a lot about a particular subject so that your judgement can be trusted, especially because you have had a lot of experience: · Pilger knows what he is talking about, having spent several years as a reporter in Vietnam.· Rolim seemed to know what he was talking about, but his theories raised some questions for me. ► know your stuff informal to know a lot about something, especially about how to do your job, in a way that other people think is impressive: · To pass that test the kids really have to know their stuff.· The doctor who came in looked very young. I was just hoping she knew her stuff. Phrases PHRASES FROM THE ENTRY► be (well) versed in something An engineer may be well versed in the technique of value engineering; it includes methods of generating the creative discontinuity. He was also reputed to be well versed in poisons and their antidotes. Of course, not everyone is well versed in moral philosophy. The second point is that factory women were well versed in appraising the advantages and disadvantages of additional family members. William Fannon, the author of this recollection, and Charles Shartle were well versed in shop ways. You may be versed in necromancy, and steeped in alchemy, and schooled in the ancient cruel arts of your realm. be (well) versed in something to know a lot about a subject, method etc: a woman well versed in the art of diplomacy
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