英语词汇“ignorance”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES

He showed complete ignorance of the most basic historical facts.
I haven't read your latest book, so I hope you'll forgive my ignorance.

EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS

But it's essential, and ignorance of it can be costly.
Even from the depths of my ignorance it had been impossible not to notice how the discourse had changed.
He repeated his question, and came up against the same smiling ignorance.
I use this to excuse the possible ignorance which my question may make apparent!
Is this not a just punishment for their ignorance, for their lack of attention?
Leaders who confuse vision with cliche, however, betray their own ignorance of the human part of performance and change challenges.
Only for such beings is ignorance not bliss.
The workers' ignorance compounds their poverty: everywhere, failure to follow the most elementary rules of diet makes undernourishment worse.

Longman Language Activatornot knowing about something► ignorant

someone who is ignorant does not know facts or information that they should know: · I didn't like to ask him to explain more clearly because I didn't want to appear ignorant.ignorant of: · There are still doctors who are ignorant of patients' rights, or who try to deny them.ignorant about: · I'm very ignorant about politics.

► ignorance

when someone does not know facts or information that they should know: · I haven't read your latest book, so I hope you'll forgive my ignorance.ignorance of: · He showed complete ignorance of the most basic historical facts.

► uninformed

people or opinions that are uninformed show a lack of knowledge and information about the subject that they are discussing: · Careless or uninformed decisions during these huge storms can lead to loss of life and property.uninformed about: · The Vice-President gave the impression of being remarkably uninformed about South American affairs.

► ill-informed

not knowing much about something or making mistakes about it because you have been given incorrect or not enough information: · He's either a liar or he's incredibly ill-informed.· Writers such as Oscar Wilde were the target of ill-informed and often hostile criticism simply because they were gay.ill-informed about: · For someone who wants to be a journalist, she's remarkably ill-informed about current affairs.

► layman/lay person

someone who has no special knowledge about a subject such as science or medicine, as opposed to people who have special knowledge or training: · Professor Hawking's book is intended for the lay person who has an interest in the field of nuclear physics and astronomy.in layman's terms (=using words a layman can understand): · Many superb doctors are incapable of communicating in layman's terms.

COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES► pretend ignorance

To pretend ignorance of the situation would be irresponsible.

COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADJECTIVE► blissful

· In the old days, there was a blissful ignorance about owning stocks.

► complete

· Much of the difficulty of identification is caused by an almost complete ignorance of what we are looking for.· There was some evidence that she was in complete ignorance of the power of attorney and of her power of sale.· Or even complete ignorance on the Prince's behalf?· But complete ignorance of their general structure will not raise him in the esteem of his professional clients.

► total

· This betrays a total ignorance of the purpose and role of the International Monetary Fund.· What of the illiterate who uses a forbidden pesticide in total ignorance of its potential dangers?

VERB► admit

· Jenkins admitted to ignorance, but covered himself by saying that the selectors did not know the team either.

► based

· First, deficit cultures are portrayed as irrational, as based on ignorance.· But my ideas were based on ignorance of the natural order of things.· Many of these assumptions are based on ignorance.· Otherwise my opinion may be based on ignorance. 5.· In some cases it is based upon simple ignorance.· Much of what is currently discussed in the media about schools and education in general is based on misinformation and ignorance.· But a blind refusal to consider alternatives is negatively based on fear, ignorance, deeply embedded convictions or insularity.· New moralists caricatured purity feminism as a repressive moral code based on ignorance and punitive condemnation.

► betray

· Mr. Cousins You, Mr. Speaker, betray the ignorance of men if you do not understand the relevance of my question.· Leaders who confuse vision with cliche, however, betray their own ignorance of the human part of performance and change challenges.· This betrays a total ignorance of the purpose and role of the International Monetary Fund.

► keep

· It is a love which has been kept in ignorance: haven't women been kept uninformed for long enough?· He paid little attention to his cabinet, taking most decisions by himself and keeping ministers in ignorance.

► plead

· In Seville he had often pleaded ignorance over some of the expressions she used.· Galileo pleaded ignorance of any such document and promised to produce that signed by Bellarrnine in 1616.· As to his reference to rugby league, I plead ignorance and will not interfere with private griefs.

► remain

· She willingly abrogates the power that knowledge gives in order to remain in ignorance.

► show

· Officials have shown ignorance of the fact that locking their countries into trade rules can have unforeseen consequences.· This insults those who have obtained annulments, and it shows a real ignorance of the process.· In this Fox was simply showing his ignorance.

PHRASES FROM THE ENTRY► ignorance is bliss

But then it's probably a case of ignorance is bliss.
Thus, for animals in the absence of suffering, ignorance is bliss.
Truth, therefore, is socially fractious, while ignorance is bliss.

PHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES► blissful ignorance

In the old days, there was a blissful ignorance about owning stocks.

► pardon my ignorance/rudeness etc► plead ignorance/illness/insanity etc

As to his reference to rugby league, I plead ignorance and will not interfere with private griefs.
Galileo pleaded ignorance of any such document and promised to produce that signed by Bellarrnine in 1616.
He attempted to plead insanity, but did it so effectively that they concluded he must be sane.
In Seville he had often pleaded ignorance over some of the expressions she used.
The next day, she stayed home from work, something she rarely did, pleading illness.

WORD FAMILYnounignoranceadjectiveignorantadverbignorantly

单词	ignorance
释义	ignoranceig‧no‧rance /ˈɪɡnərəns/ ●●○ AWL noun [uncountable] Examples EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES He showed complete ignorance of the most basic historical facts. I haven't read your latest book, so I hope you'll forgive my ignorance. EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS But it's essential, and ignorance of it can be costly. Even from the depths of my ignorance it had been impossible not to notice how the discourse had changed. He repeated his question, and came up against the same smiling ignorance. I use this to excuse the possible ignorance which my question may make apparent! Is this not a just punishment for their ignorance, for their lack of attention? Leaders who confuse vision with cliche, however, betray their own ignorance of the human part of performance and change challenges. Only for such beings is ignorance not bliss. The workers' ignorance compounds their poverty: everywhere, failure to follow the most elementary rules of diet makes undernourishment worse. Thesaurus Longman Language Activatornot knowing about something► ignorant someone who is ignorant does not know facts or information that they should know: · I didn't like to ask him to explain more clearly because I didn't want to appear ignorant.ignorant of: · There are still doctors who are ignorant of patients' rights, or who try to deny them.ignorant about: · I'm very ignorant about politics. ► ignorance when someone does not know facts or information that they should know: · I haven't read your latest book, so I hope you'll forgive my ignorance.ignorance of: · He showed complete ignorance of the most basic historical facts. ► uninformed people or opinions that are uninformed show a lack of knowledge and information about the subject that they are discussing: · Careless or uninformed decisions during these huge storms can lead to loss of life and property.uninformed about: · The Vice-President gave the impression of being remarkably uninformed about South American affairs. ► ill-informed not knowing much about something or making mistakes about it because you have been given incorrect or not enough information: · He's either a liar or he's incredibly ill-informed.· Writers such as Oscar Wilde were the target of ill-informed and often hostile criticism simply because they were gay.ill-informed about: · For someone who wants to be a journalist, she's remarkably ill-informed about current affairs. ► layman/lay person someone who has no special knowledge about a subject such as science or medicine, as opposed to people who have special knowledge or training: · Professor Hawking's book is intended for the lay person who has an interest in the field of nuclear physics and astronomy.in layman's terms (=using words a layman can understand): · Many superb doctors are incapable of communicating in layman's terms. Collocations COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES► pretend ignorance To pretend ignorance of the situation would be irresponsible. COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADJECTIVE► blissful · In the old days, there was a blissful ignorance about owning stocks. ► complete · Much of the difficulty of identification is caused by an almost complete ignorance of what we are looking for.· There was some evidence that she was in complete ignorance of the power of attorney and of her power of sale.· Or even complete ignorance on the Prince's behalf?· But complete ignorance of their general structure will not raise him in the esteem of his professional clients. ► total · This betrays a total ignorance of the purpose and role of the International Monetary Fund.· What of the illiterate who uses a forbidden pesticide in total ignorance of its potential dangers? VERB► admit · Jenkins admitted to ignorance, but covered himself by saying that the selectors did not know the team either. ► based · First, deficit cultures are portrayed as irrational, as based on ignorance.· But my ideas were based on ignorance of the natural order of things.· Many of these assumptions are based on ignorance.· Otherwise my opinion may be based on ignorance. 5.· In some cases it is based upon simple ignorance.· Much of what is currently discussed in the media about schools and education in general is based on misinformation and ignorance.· But a blind refusal to consider alternatives is negatively based on fear, ignorance, deeply embedded convictions or insularity.· New moralists caricatured purity feminism as a repressive moral code based on ignorance and punitive condemnation. ► betray · Mr. Cousins You, Mr. Speaker, betray the ignorance of men if you do not understand the relevance of my question.· Leaders who confuse vision with cliche, however, betray their own ignorance of the human part of performance and change challenges.· This betrays a total ignorance of the purpose and role of the International Monetary Fund. ► keep · It is a love which has been kept in ignorance: haven't women been kept uninformed for long enough?· He paid little attention to his cabinet, taking most decisions by himself and keeping ministers in ignorance. ► plead · In Seville he had often pleaded ignorance over some of the expressions she used.· Galileo pleaded ignorance of any such document and promised to produce that signed by Bellarrnine in 1616.· As to his reference to rugby league, I plead ignorance and will not interfere with private griefs. ► remain · She willingly abrogates the power that knowledge gives in order to remain in ignorance. ► show · Officials have shown ignorance of the fact that locking their countries into trade rules can have unforeseen consequences.· This insults those who have obtained annulments, and it shows a real ignorance of the process.· In this Fox was simply showing his ignorance. Phrases PHRASES FROM THE ENTRY► ignorance is bliss But then it's probably a case of ignorance is bliss. Thus, for animals in the absence of suffering, ignorance is bliss. Truth, therefore, is socially fractious, while ignorance is bliss. PHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES► blissful ignorance In the old days, there was a blissful ignorance about owning stocks. ► pardon my ignorance/rudeness etc► plead ignorance/illness/insanity etc As to his reference to rugby league, I plead ignorance and will not interfere with private griefs. Galileo pleaded ignorance of any such document and promised to produce that signed by Bellarrnine in 1616. He attempted to plead insanity, but did it so effectively that they concluded he must be sane. In Seville he had often pleaded ignorance over some of the expressions she used. The next day, she stayed home from work, something she rarely did, pleading illness. Word family WORD FAMILYnounignoranceadjectiveignorantadverbignorantly 1lack of knowledge or information about something: Excuse my ignorance, but how does it actually work?ignorance of our ignorance of the true situationin ignorance I would have remained in ignorance if Shaun hadn’t mentioned it.ignorance about public fear and ignorance about AIDS2ignorance is bliss used to say that if you do not know about a problem, you cannot worry about it
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