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know·ing /ˈnəʊɪŋ/ a. | n.
I a.
1. 会意的，心照不宣的
a knowing smile 会意的微笑
2. 熟悉的；通晓的；有知识的；有见识的；消息灵通的
Our professor was a very knowing man. 我们的教授知识渊博。
the knowing ones of Fleet Street (伦敦报馆集中的)舰队街消息灵通人士
He is very knowing about horses. 他对马是个行家。
3. 聪明的；精明的；表现洞察力的
a knowing judge of human nature 洞察人性的人者
4. 〈贬〉世故的；狡猾的
You are too knowing for your years. 就你这年纪来说你太世故了。
5. 故意的，蓄意的
knowing interference in the affairs of another 对他人事务有意的干预
6. 时髦的
a knowing selection of gloves and accessories 一批精选的时髦手套和服饰用品
II n.
知晓；认识；认知
There was no knowing how high the water would rise. 无从知道水将涨到多高。
Awareness is the first order of knowing. 觉察是认知的第一步。
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