| 单词 | versed |
| 释义 | versed (once / 1964 pages) adj To be versed in something is to know it well and have experience with it. If you’re well versed in Middle English literature, you know that Chaucer wrote The Canterbury Tales in 1475. Go you. Versed comes from the Latin word versari which means basically “to busy oneself, to be engaged.” If you’re versed (sounds like “verst”) in a subject, you’ve busied yourself with it and now you know it well. A history professor is versed in history. Someone with a massive comic book collection is probably versed in superheroes. Sometimes people say a person is well versed instead of versed, but either way, that person knows what they’re talking about. WORD FAMILYversed: unversed+/verse: versed, verses, versify, versing/versification: versifications/versifier: versifiers/versify: versification, versified, versifier, versifies, versifying USAGE EXAMPLESNow young participants “are already fully versed in the issues and able to discuss them with great passion.” New York Times(May 25, 2016) Mr. Kudlow, while certainly versed in economics, is not an economist. New York Times(Dec 16, 2016) I’m a veteran celebrity double by now, well versed in the routine. Salon(Dec 11, 2016) adj thoroughly acquainted through study or experience Syn intimate, knowledgeable experienced, experient having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation Versed (once / 231752 pages) n WORD FAMILY Versed USAGE EXAMPLESThe doctor would inject Versed, a common sedative to help people relax during surgical procedures, into a vein in their arm. Salon(May 24, 2015) The report cites chemical log forms obtained through a Sunshine Law request showing that “Versed” was administered to each inmate. The Guardian(Sep 03, 2014) Ruth Versed, a 74-year-old Israeli-born Manhattan art dealer, enjoyed the parade, but also had something to say to boycott supporters. Washington Times(Jun 01, 2014) n an injectable form of benzodiazepine (trade name Versed) useful for sedation and for reducing pain during uncomfortable medical procedures Syn|Hyper midazolam benzodiazepine any of several similar lipophilic amines used as tranquilizers or sedatives or hypnotics or muscle relaxants; chronic use can lead to dependency |
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