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| 1 | what someone knows about a particular subject 知识；学识 |
| The teacher’ s comments are designed to help improve your knowledge and understanding. 老师的评语是为了帮助增加你的知识，提高你的理解力。 |
| +of/about Solicitors should possess detailed knowledge of certain aspects of the law. 初级律师应当掌握法律某些方面的详细知识。 |
| | 1a | what is known about different things or about life generally 知识 | | the pursuit of knowledge 对知识的追求 | |
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| 2 | the fact that someone knows about something , especially something bad (尤指对坏消息)知晓，知情，了解 |
| We had no knowledge of the incident. 我们对这起事件一点也不了解。 |
| Daniels has denied all knowledge of the events. 丹尼尔斯已经否认自己知道这些事件。 |
| +that The staff had no knowledge that the company was in trouble. 员工们不知道公司处于困境之中。 |
| in/with the knowledge that I say this in the knowledge that nothing will be done. 我是在知道不会有任何举措的情况下才说这话的。 |
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| - | not to my knowledge spoken
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| used for answering that you think something is not true , although you are not completely certain |
| 据我所知并非如此 |
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| ‘Have the letters been written yet?’ ‘Not to my knowledge.’ “那些信写完了吗？”“据我所知还没有呢。” |
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| - | secure/safe in the knowledge that
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| not worried because you are sure that nothing bad will happen |
| （由于知道不会发生某坏事而）心里觉得踏实 |
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| They continued their campaign, safe in the knowledge that the police were powerless to stop them. 了解到警方无权阻止，他们就放心地继续进行宣传活动。 |
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| - | to (the best of) my knowledge
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| used for saying that you think something is true , but you are not completely certain |
| 据我所知 |
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| Metaphor | | | | | | Getting knowledge about something is like making a map of a place or like travelling there. Teaching someone is like showing them how to reach a place . | | 获悉某事就像绘制某地的地图（making a map of a place） 或到某地旅行(travelling)。 教某人知识就像告诉某人如何到达某地(reach a place)。 | | This term, we will be exploring the psychology of sport.本学期，我们将探索运动心理学。
In today’ s class, I will map out the most important concepts.在今天的课上，我要向你们介绍几个最重要的概念。
We can approach the subject from several directions.我们可以从几个角度来探讨这个问题。
Can you give me a few pointers? What should I read first?你能否给我一些指点？我应该先阅读些什么？
It is an excellent guide to English vocabulary.它是学习英语词汇的优秀指南。
The program allows you to navigate the Web more easily.该程序使你能更容易地上网浏览。
The first step in learning a language is to learn its sounds.学习语言的第一步是学习发音。
This aspect of his work is very much uncharted territory.他工作的这个方面几乎无人知晓。
We’ re on surer/more familiar ground here.我们这回就有把握/熟悉多了。
New students have to take an orientation course.新生必须上迎新情况介绍课。
| | When you have some knowledge about something, it is as if you are shining a light on it. Not having knowledge is like being in darkness. | | 知晓某物就像用灯光照亮（shining a light）此物。 不知情就像是在黑暗中(being in darkness)。 | | Allow me to shed/throw some light on the matter.允许我对这件事做些说明。
Can you enlighten me as to what your intentions are?你能不能告诉我你的目的是什么？
There are a couple of points that I’ d like you to clear up.有几点我希望你能解释清楚。
Her work has greatly illuminated this aspect of the subject.她的著作很清楚地阐明了该问题的这个方面。
This spotlights/highlights the problems of bilingual children.这突出了双语儿童的问题。
He kept us in the dark about his plans.他一直没让我们知道他的计划。
The book concerns the shadowy world of espionage.该书讲的是鲜为人知的间谍世界。
I only have a dim recollection of what happened next.我只是模模糊糊地记得接下来发生的事情。
I haven’ t got the foggiest/faintest idea.我一点儿都不知道。
| | See also ->confused | | See also ->discover | | See also ->mind | | See also ->secret | | See also ->understand | | | |
| See also | | - common knowledge | |
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