| 单词 | know about |
| 释义 | know about —know /nəʊ/ aep /noʊ/ noun INFORMAL be in the know► F0 to have knowledge about something that most people do not have: » This resort is considered by those who are in the know to have the best downhill skiing in Europe.Thesaurus+: ↑Awareverb (knew, known) (BE FAMILIAR WITH) ↑Verb Endings for know B1 [T not continuous] to be familiar with or have experience and understanding of: » I've known Daniel since we were at school together.» She grew up in Paris so she knows it well.» I've seen the film 'Casablanca' so many times that I know a lot of it by heart (= I know it in my memory).» Knowing Sarah (= from my experience of her in the past), she'll have done a good job.» FORMAL I have known (= experienced) great happiness in my life.Thesaurus+: ↑Knowing and learningB1 [I or T, not continuous] (ALSO know about) If you know a subject, you are familiar with it and understand it: » Do you know about computers?» She knows her subject inside out (UK ALSO backwards) (= very well).Thesaurus+: ↑Knowing and learningA2 [T not continuous] If you know a language, you can speak and understand it: » Do you know any French?Thesaurus+: ↑Knowing and learningF0 [T not continuous] to recognize someone or something: » That's Peter alright - I'd know him anywhere!» I know a bargain when I see one.Thesaurus+: ↑Knowing and learningknow how to do sthA2 to be able to do something because you have the necessary knowledge: » Do you know how to print on this computer?Thesaurus+: ↑Skill, talent and abilityget to know sb/sthB1 to spend time with someone or something so that you gradually learn more about them: » The first couple of meetings are for the doctor and patient to get to know each other.» I'll need a few weeks to get to know the system.Thesaurus+: ↑Being, becoming friends and getting to know someoneknow sb by nameF0 to have heard the name of a person but not seen or talked to them Thesaurus+: ↑Knowing and learningknow sb by sightF0 If you know someone by sight, their face is familiar to you, but they are not a friend of yours. Thesaurus+: ↑Being, becoming friends and getting to know someone• • • Extra Examples:» I know the first verse of the song, but I don't know what comes next.» If you don't know what the word means, look it up in a dictionary.» It's always awkward when you meet someone you know, but you can't remember their name.» He knows a lot of people, but only one or two that he'd call close friends.» I hope she knows where to get off the bus.Common mistake: know or get to know?! Warning: choose the correct verb!! To talk about spending time with someone or something so that you learn more about them, don't say 'know', say get to know:✗ They organized a party so we could know other students.» They organized a party so we could get to know the other students.verb (knew, known) (HAVE INFORMATION) ↑Verb Endings for know A1 [I or T, not continuous] to have information in your mind: » "Where did he go?" "I don't know."» "What does it cost?" "Ask Kate. She'll know."» She knows the name of every kid in the school.» I don't know anything about this.» [+ question word] We don't know when he's arriving.» I don't know (= understand) what all the fuss is about.» [+ (that)] I just knew (that) it was going to be a disaster.» She knew (= was aware) (that) something was wrong.» [+ obj + to infinitive ] Even small amounts of these substances are known to cause skin problems.» FORMAL The authorities know him to be (= know that he is) a cocaine dealer.Thesaurus+: ↑Knowing and learningA1 [T not continuous] used to ask someone to tell you a piece of information: » Do you know the time?» [+ question word] Do you know where the Post Office is?Thesaurus+: ↑Knowing and learningA2 [I or T, not continuous] to be certain: » [+ (that)] I know (that) she'll be really pleased to hear the news.» [+ question word] I don't know whether I should tell her or not.» The party is at Sarah's house as/so far as I know (= I think but I am not certain).Thesaurus+: ↑Knowing and learningWord Builder:–Nouns: knowledge–Adjectives: knowing, knowledgeable, known, unknown–Verbs: know–Adverbs: knowingly, unknowingly, knowledgeably• • • Extra Examples:» "Will the table fit in here?" "I don't know - let's measure it."» I still don't know whether she's coming or not.» It's a bit suspicious that no one knows where he was at the time of the murder.» No one knew how many troops had died in combat.» "He's been married three times." "Oh, really? I didn't know that!"Common mistake: know or find out?! Warning: choose the correct verb!! To talk about learning a fact or piece of information for the first time, don't say 'know', say find out:✗ I was shocked when I knew that I was pregnant.» I was shocked when I found out I was pregnant. |
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