| 单词 | knowledge |
| 释义 | knowledge knowledge /ˈnɒl.ɪdʒ/ aep /ˈnɑː.lɪdʒ/ noun B1 [S or U] understanding of or information about a subject that you get by experience or study, either known by one person or by people generally: » Her knowledge of English grammar is very extensive.» He has a limited knowledge of French.» The details of the scandal are now common knowledge (= familiar to most people).» She started to photograph the documents, safe in the knowledge that (= knowing that) she wouldn't be disturbed for at least an hour.» In this town there are only a couple of restaurants that to my knowledge (= judging from my personal experience and information) serve good food.Thesaurus+: ↑Knowledge and awarenessF0 [U] the state of knowing about or being familiar with something: » The government deny all knowledge of the affair.» It has come/been brought to our knowledge (= we have discovered) that several computers have gone missing.Thesaurus+: ↑Knowledge and awarenessWord partners for knowledge• ♯acquire/♯gain/♯have knowledge• knowledge ♯of sth• ♯detailed/♯in-depth/♯thorough knowledge• ♯first-hand/♯intimate/♯personal knowledge• ♯deny (all) knowledge of sth• ♯background/♯general/♯specialist knowledge• be/become ♯common/♯public knowledge• a ♯thirst for knowledge• (not) ♯to sb's knowledge• ♯with/♯without sb's knowledge• ♯in the knowledge (that)Word Builder:–Nouns: knowledge–Adjectives: knowing, knowledgeable, known, unknown–Verbs: know–Adverbs: knowingly, unknowingly, knowledgeablyCollocations:–Adjectives-lu. background/factual/general/prior/special/specialist knowledge» We did not have any prior knowledge of the attack.-lu. deep/detailed/extensive/in-depth/profound/thorough/vast knowledge» The job requires an in-depth knowledge of foreign affairs.-lu. basic/limited/little/passing/rudimentary/working knowledge» I have a working knowledge of Russian.-lu. direct/first-hand/inside/intimate/personal knowledge» I do not have any first-hand knowledge of the prison system.-lu. encyclopaedic/historical/local/medical/procedural/scientific/technical knowledge» He has an encyclopaedic knowledge of football.-lu. human knowledge» This book contributes nothing to the sum of human knowledge.-lu. be/become common/public knowledge» It is common knowledge that he has spent time in prison.-lu. be comfortable/safe/secure in the knowledge (that)» They were secure in the knowledge that their fathers would pay their bills if necessary.–Nouns-lu. a body/lack/level of knowledge» Their level of knowledge about social issues is high.-lu. a thirst for knowledge» Children have an incredible thirst for knowledge.-lu. gaps in your knowledge» I'm taking the course to fill in some of the gaps in my knowledge.-lu. knowledge base» He expressed concerns that much of homeopathy's knowledge base is untested.–Verbs-lu. have knowledge of sth» I had no knowledge of their activities.-lu. acquire/gain knowledge» I acquired some knowledge of planning law during my time as a councillor.-lu. broaden/increase knowledge» I'm hoping to broaden my knowledge of the travel industry.-lu. deny (all) knowledge of sth» They denied all knowledge of the missing money.-lu. impart knowledge» He's always willing to impart knowledge and advice.–Prepositions-lu. knowledge about/of sth» She has an impressive knowledge of restaurants around the world.-lu. (not) to sb's knowledge» 'Has Jenny left the country?' 'Not to my knowledge.'-lu. with/without sb's knowledge» He took the papers without my knowledge.-lu. in the knowledge (that)» They chose to stay, in the knowledge that they were placing themselves in danger.-lu. knowledge of sth» I had no knowledge of his visit.–Phrases-lu. in the full knowledge of/that» He handed the three men over to the soldiers, in the full knowledge that they would be shot.-lu. to the best of sb's knowledge» To the best of my knowledge, she never met Sartre.-lu. the fount of all knowledge» When it comes to jam-making, she is the fount of all knowledge.• • • Extra Examples:» Her knowledge of computers is quite awe-inspiring.» She has an intimate knowledge of Tuscany, where she has lived for 20 years.» He tried to impress me with his extensive knowledge of wine.» I only have a limited knowledge of Spanish.» He went to visit her without my knowledge.Common mistake: knowledge! The correct preposition to use after knowledge is of.! Don't say 'knowledge in/about/on something', say knowledge of something:✗ This job requires knowledge about at least two foreign languages.» This job requires knowledge of at least two foreign languages.Common mistake: knowledge! Knowledge does not have a plural form.! To talk about an amount of knowledge, do not say 'knowledges', say knowledge, some knowledge or a lot of knowledge:✗ I would like to improve my knowledges of English grammar.» I would like to improve my knowledge of English grammar. |
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