单词 | knowledgeably |
释义 | knowledgeableknowl‧edge‧a‧ble /ˈnɒlɪdʒəbəl $ ˈnɑː-/ adjective Examples EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES Thesaurus
Longman Language Activatorknowing a lot about something► knowledgeable Collocations someone who is knowledgeable knows a lot of different facts, especially about a particular subject or activity: · Visitors should use reputable travel firms with knowledgeable guides, and avoid camping alone.knowledgeable about/in: · Gradually the band became more knowledgeable about the business dealings in the music industry. ► well-informed knowing a lot about what is happening, especially about what is happening in the world: · "Le Monde' is a newspaper designed for well-informed readers.· According to one well-informed source, the two sides are very near to reaching an agreement.well-informed about: · Abdul Karim was particularly well- informed about American politics. ► be a mine of information to know a lot about a particular subject or about various subjects, so that you are usually able to answer anything that people ask you: · The British Ambassador proved to be a mine of information on the subject of the Royal Family. ► be well up on British /be up on American spoken to know a lot about something, including the most recent information: · How well up are you on men's fashion?· Don't ask me - I'm not really up on current events in that part of the world. ► have your finger on the pulse to always know what changes and developments are happening in a particular situation or organization: have your finger on the pulse of: · As a manager of a bookshop, I have to have my finger on the pulse of the publishing industry. ► keep abreast of/keep up to date with to make sure that you know all the most recent news about what is happening somewhere or about new developments in a particular subject: · When we lived abroad, we always kept abreast of what was happening at home.· It's very important for students to keep up to date with developments in their own field of study. to know a lot about something► know (all) about · My brother knows about cars. I'm sure he could fix it for you.· You can't become an architect unless you know all about building regulations.know a lot about something · The old man knew a lot about the history of the village.know all there is to know about something (=to know everything about a particular subject) · I thought I knew all there was to know about men, until I met Jason. ► knowledgeable knowing a lot of facts about a particular subject, especially about something that not many people know about: · The sales staff are all knowledgeable, helpful, and cheerful.knowledgeable about/in: · We are looking for people who are knowledgeable about the oil and banking industries.· Earley is a diligent reporter, knowledgeable in the field of espionage. ► be well versed in to know a lot about a particular subject because you have had a lot of experience of it: · The new prime minister is well versed in economic policy.· Victor Amadeus was reputed to be well versed in poisons and their antidotes. ► know something inside (and) out informal to know a particular subject very thoroughly: · She's very experienced -- she knows the advertising business inside out.· You need to know your specialized subject inside and out. ► be clued up British informal to know all the facts that you need to know about a subject, especially because you have found it out before you start doing something: be clued up on: · Are you clued up on what points to look for when buying a used car?be clued up about: · We'd better get clued up about this new computer system before we start using it. ► specialize in also specialise British to know a lot about one particular subject or activity because you study it or do it more than any other: · My history professor specialized in Russian history.· The chef specializes in Hunan and Szechuan cuisine, but all the dishes we tried were delicious. ► know what you are talking about informal to know a lot about a particular subject so that your judgement can be trusted, especially because you have had a lot of experience: · Pilger knows what he is talking about, having spent several years as a reporter in Vietnam.· Rolim seemed to know what he was talking about, but his theories raised some questions for me. ► know your stuff informal to know a lot about something, especially about how to do your job, in a way that other people think is impressive: · To pass that test the kids really have to know their stuff.· The doctor who came in looked very young. I was just hoping she knew her stuff. COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADVERB► more Word family· Some may be more aware, more knowledgeable, than others.· The work force is more knowledgeable than they have ever been about business needs and customer needs.· Independent travellers are generally and altogether more knowledgeable about what they want from a holiday.· The older and more knowledgeable horseman knew exactly what had happened and took immediate steps to neutralize this smell.· Over the last two decades people have become increasingly adventurous, less prejudiced and more knowledgeable about travel.· Some are more knowledgeable than others about their subject literatures. ► most· Lord Underhill was regarded as one of the most knowledgeable people about the internal workings of the Labour Party.· They are very respectful, and they are probably some of the most knowledgeable fans.· But how is it that the individuals most knowledgeable about markets can resign themselves to sitting on the sidelines? ► very· If the adventurers are not very knowledgeable about Constant Drachenfels, this is a novel way of feeding them some more information.· The troops were very knowledgeable and impressed me with their actions.· She was a tough girl with an abrasive manner, and seemed very knowledgeable about the seamy side of life.· The local council organises walks with leaders who are very knowledgeable about the area.· He is very knowledgeable about Cayman history and has been metal detecting all over the Cayman Island. NOUN► people· The fact that some supposedly knowledgeable people think the two incompatible just shows how ignorant they are.· But checking with knowledgeable people at the Vermont Maple Laboratory, I found that the literature was practically nonexistent.· Lord Underhill was regarded as one of the most knowledgeable people about the internal workings of the Labour Party.· Many knowledgeable people have a deep dislike of the Human Genome Project. WORD FAMILYadjectiveknowingknowledgeableknown ≠ unknownnounknowledgethe unknownadverbknowingly ≠ unknowinglyknowledgeablyverbknow knowing a lotknowledgeable about Graham’s very knowledgeable about wines.—knowledgeably adverb |
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