1. | [t][i] 知道;知悉;了解to have information in your mind as a result of experience or because you have learned or been told it |
Do you know his address? 你知道他的地址吗? | |
The cause of the fire is not yet known. 火灾的原因尚不清楚。 | |
All I know is that she used to work in a bank(= I have no other information about her) . 我只知道她曾在银行工作过。 | |
I know (that) people's handwriting changes as they get older. 我知道人们的笔迹随着年龄的增长而变化。 | |
It is widely known that CFCs can damage the ozone layer. 众所周知氯氟烃会破坏臭氧层。 | |
I knew where he was hiding. 我知道他藏在哪里。 | |
I didn't know what he was talking about. 我不知道他在谈什么。 | |
‘You've got a flat tyre.’ ‘I know.’ “你的车胎瘪了。”“我知道。” | |
‘What's the answer?’ ‘I don't know.’ “答案是什么?”“我不知道。” | |
‘There's no one in.’ ‘ How do you know? ’ “一个人都没有。”“你怎么知道呢?” | |
You know about Amanda's baby, don't you? 你知道阿曼达的小宝宝吧? | |
I don't know about you, but I'm ready for something to eat. 不管你怎么样,反正我要吃点东西。 | |
I know of at least two people who did the same thing. 我知道至少有两人干过同样的事。 | |
‘Is anyone else coming?’ ‘ Not that I know of .’ “还有别的人要来吗?”“据我所知没有了。” | |
‘Isn't that his car?’ ‘ I wouldn't know./How should I know? ’(= I don't know and I am not the person you should ask.) “那不是他的汽车吗?”“我怎么会知道呢?” | |
‘What are you two whispering about?’ ‘ You don't want to know .’(= because you would be shocked or wouldn't approve) . “你们俩在说什么悄悄话?”“你还是不知道的好。” | |
Does he know to come here(= that he should come here) first? 他知道要先到这儿来吗? | |
We know her to be honest. 我们知道她很诚实。 | |
Two women are known to have died. 据悉两名妇女死了。 |
2. | [t][i] 认识到;懂得;意识到to realize, understand or be aware of sth |
As soon as I walked in the room I knew (that) something was wrong. 我刚走进屋就意识到出了事。 | |
She knew she was dying. 她知道自己快死了。 | |
I knew perfectly well what she meant. 我完全懂她的意思。 | |
I know exactly how you feel. 我非常清楚你的感受。 | |
This case is hopeless and he knows it(= although he will not admit it) . 这个案子毫无希望,这一点他是清楚的。 | |
‘Martin was lying all the time.’ ‘ I should have known .’ “马丁一直在撒谎。”“我本该察觉到的。” |
3. | [t][i] 确信;确知;肯定to feel certain about sth |
He knew (that) he could trust her. 他确信她是可以信赖的。 | |
I know it's here somewhere! 我肯定它在这儿某个地方! | |
I don't know that I can finish it by next week. 我没有把握能在下周完成。 | |
‘You were right─someone's been spreading rumours about you.’ ‘I knew it!’ “你说得对,有人一直在散布你的谣言。”“我早就知道!” | |
‘She's the worst player in the team.’ ‘Oh, I don't know(= I am not sure that I agree) ─she played well yesterday.’ “她是最糟的队员。”“哦,是吗?她昨天表现可不错。” |
4. | [t] ~ sb/sth 熟悉;认识;了解to be familiar with a person, place, thing, etc. |
I've known David for 20 years. 我认识戴维已有 20 年了。 | |
Do you two know each other(= have you met before) ? 你们俩认识吗? | |
She's very nice when you get to know her. 你了解她以后就会觉得她非常可爱。 | |
Knowing Ben , we could be waiting a long time(= it is typical of him to be late) . 本这个人我们了解,能叫我们等很长时间。 | |
This man is known to the police(= as a criminal) . 这男人是在警方挂了号的。 | |
I know Paris well. 我很熟悉巴黎。 | |
Do you know the play(= have you seen or read it before) ? 你知道这出戏吗? | |
The new rules could mean the end of football as we know it(= in the form that we are familiar with) . 这些新规则可能意味着我们熟悉的足球终结了。 |
5. | [t][usupass] 把…看作是;认为…是to think that sb/sth is a particular type of person or thing or has particular characteristics |
It's known as the most dangerous part of the city. 人们都认为那是市内最危险的地段。 | |
She is best known for her work on the human brain. 她在对人脑的研究方面最为知名。 | |
He's known to be an outstanding physicist. 他被公认为杰出的物理学家。 |
6. | [t][usupass] ~ sb/sth as sth 将…称为;把…叫做to give sb/sth a particular name or title |
The drug is commonly known as Ecstasy. 这种致幻药通常称作摇头丸。 | |
Peter Wilson, also known as ‘the Tiger’ 彼得 ) 威尔逊,也称“老虎”。 |
7. | [t] ~ sb/sth 能认出;能辨认出to be able to recognize sb/sth |
I couldn't see who was speaking, but I knew the voice. 我看不到谁在讲话,但我能辨认出声音。 | |
She knows a bargain when she sees one. 她一看就知道有没有便宜可捡。 |
8. | [t] ~ sb/sth from sb/sth 能区分;能分辨to be able to distinguish one person or thing from another |
I hope we have taught our children to know right from wrong. 我希望我们教给了孩子分辨是非的能力。 |
9. | [t] 学会;掌握to have learned a skill or language and be able to use it |
Do you know any Japanese? 你会日语吗? | |
Do you know how to use spreadsheets? 你知道电子数据表的使用方法吗? |
10. | [t] 看到过;听到过;经历过to have seen, heard or experienced sth |
I've never known it (to) snow in July before. 我以前从未见到过七月份下雪。 | |
He has been known to spend all morning in the bathroom. 听说他整个上午都待在盥洗室里。 |
11. | [t] ~ sth 亲身体验;亲身经历to have personal experience of sth |
He has known both poverty and wealth. 他贫富生活都亲身经历过。 | |
She may be successful now, but she has known what it is like to be poor. 她现在算是成功了,但她尝过贫穷的滋味。 |
We were whisked off in a taxi before we knew where we were. 还没等我们弄清怎么回事,出租车就一阵风似地把我们带走了。 |
We were whisked off in a taxi before we knew where we were. 还没等我们弄清怎么回事,出租车就一阵风似地把我们带走了。 |
‘I'm sorry, I called when you were in bed.’ ‘Don't worry─you weren't to know.’ “对不起,你睡觉时打电话打扰你了。”“别在意,你不是故意的嘛。” |
‘I'm sorry, I called when you were in bed.’ ‘Don't worry─you weren't to know.’ “对不起,你睡觉时打电话打扰你了。”“别在意,你不是故意的嘛。” |
She could be dead for all I know. 她说不定已经死了。 |
She could be dead for all I know. 她说不定已经死了。 |
God knows what else they might find. 谁知道他们还可能找到什么。 | |
‘Where are they?’ ‘Goodness knows.’ “他们在哪儿?”“天晓得。” |
She ought to pass the exam─goodness knows she's been working hard enough. 她应该考试合格,她已经够努力了。 |
God knows what else they might find. 谁知道他们还可能找到什么。 | |
‘Where are they?’ ‘Goodness knows.’ “他们在哪儿?”“天晓得。” |
She ought to pass the exam─goodness knows she's been working hard enough. 她应该考试合格,她已经够努力了。 |
I don't know how you can say things like that. 真想不到你怎么会说出这种话来。 |
I don't know how you can say things like that. 真想不到你怎么会说出这种话来。 |
‘What a ridiculous situation!’ ‘I know.’ “这境况真荒唐!”“的确是。” |
I know, let's see what's on at the theatre. 我有主意了,咱们看看剧院在上演什么。 |
‘What a ridiculous situation!’ ‘I know.’ “这境况真荒唐!”“的确是。” |
I know, let's see what's on at the theatre. 我有主意了,咱们看看剧院在上演什么。 |
You know as well as I do that you're being unreasonable. 其实你完全明白你是在故意胡搅蛮缠。 |
You know as well as I do that you're being unreasonable. 其实你完全明白你是在故意胡搅蛮缠。 |
She must know the play backwards by now. 她现在对这个剧本肯定是倒背如流。 |
She must know the play backwards by now. 她现在对这个剧本肯定是倒背如流。 |
The doctor told you to stay in bed, and she knows best. 医生叫你卧床休息,她最清楚你该怎么做。 |
The doctor told you to stay in bed, and she knows best. 医生叫你卧床休息,她最清楚你该怎么做。 |
He knows better than to judge by appearances. 他明白得很,决不会凭表面现象来判断。 |
He knows better than to judge by appearances. 他明白得很,决不会凭表面现象来判断。 |
He says he doesn't care about what the critics write, but I know different. 他说他并不在乎批评家的评论,可我知道不是那么回事。 |
He says he doesn't care about what the critics write, but I know different. 他说他并不在乎批评家的评论,可我知道不是那么回事。 |
He knew full well what she thought of it. 他非常清楚她对此事的看法。 |
He knew full well what she thought of it. 他非常清楚她对此事的看法。 |
This is where I grew up. I know this area like the back of my hand. 我在这儿长大的,我对这地方再熟悉不过了。 |
This is where I grew up. I know this area like the back of my hand. 我在这儿长大的,我对这地方再熟悉不过了。 |
The President has let it be known that he does not intend to run for election again. 总统已经公开表示他不打算再次参加竞选。 |
The President has let it be known that he does not intend to run for election again. 总统已经公开表示他不打算再次参加竞选。 |
Let me know how I can help. 我能帮什么忙,只管说。 |
Let me know how I can help. 我能帮什么忙,只管说。 |
I made myself known to the hotel manager. 我向旅馆老板作了自我介绍。 |
I made myself known to the hotel manager. 我向旅馆老板作了自我介绍。 |
You people without kids don't know you're born. 你们没孩子,真是身在福中不知福啊。 |
You people without kids don't know you're born. 你们没孩子,真是身在福中不知福啊。 |
There's no knowing how he'll react. 很难预料他会有什么样的反应。 |
There's no knowing how he'll react. 很难预料他会有什么样的反应。 |
What does he know about football, anyway? 不管怎么说,他懂什么足球? |
What does he know about football, anyway? 不管怎么说,他懂什么足球? |
Well, what do you know? Look who's here! 唷,真想不到!你看谁来啦! |
Well, what do you know? Look who's here! 唷,真想不到!你看谁来啦! |
Well, you know, it's difficult to explain. 唉,你知道,这很难解释。 |
Guess who I've just seen? Maggie! You know─Jim's wife. 你猜我刚才看见谁了,玛吉!你知道的,就是吉姆的妻子。 | |
You know that restaurant round the corner? It's closed down. 拐角那家餐馆,你知道吧?已经倒闭了。 |
I'm not stupid, you know. 你要知道,我不是傻子。 |
Well, you know, it's difficult to explain. 唉,你知道,这很难解释。 |
Guess who I've just seen? Maggie! You know─Jim's wife. 你猜我刚才看见谁了,玛吉!你知道的,就是吉姆的妻子。 | |
You know that restaurant round the corner? It's closed down. 拐角那家餐馆,你知道吧?已经倒闭了。 |
I'm not stupid, you know. 你要知道,我不是傻子。 |
You know something? I've never really enjoyed Christmas. 要我告诉你吗?圣诞节我从未真正快乐过。 |
You know something? I've never really enjoyed Christmas. 要我告诉你吗?圣诞节我从未真正快乐过。 |