词组 | knowledge |
释义 | knowledge /ˈnɒlɪdʒ $ ˈnɑː-/ noun information, skills, and understanding you have gained through learning or experienceadjectives/nouns + knowledgeconsiderable/extensive/vast knowledge She had considerable knowledge of antiques.general knowledge (=about a lot of different subjects) The questions are intended to test your general knowledge.scientific/technical knowledge There have been great advances in scientific knowledge over the past 100 years.specialist/expert knowledge Making profitable investments requires specialist knowledge.detailed knowledge You need to have a detailed knowledge of criminal law.first-hand/personal knowledge (=from experiencing something yourself) These soldiers have first-hand knowledge of war.basic knowledge (=of the basic aspects of something) These things are obvious to anyone with even a basic knowledge of computers.in-depth/thorough knowledge (=detailed knowledge about all of a particular subject) He demonstrated an in-depth knowledge of the subject matter.intimate knowledge (=knowledge about something because you are involved in it) He seemed to have an intimate knowledge of prison life.inside knowledge (=that you have because you are part of a group) His inside knowledge is gained from 20 years in the industry.background knowledge (=that you need before you can understand or do something) The test will show what background knowledge a student brings to the course.verbshave some knowledge of sth The book assumes that you already have some knowledge of physics.get knowledge also gain/acquire knowledge formal He gets all his knowledge about politics from watching the television. Don’t say learn knowledge. increase/improve your knowledge If you want to improve your knowledge of the language, you should go and live in France. | In the past twenty years, we have greatly increased our knowledge of how the brain works.broaden/expand your knowledge (=increase your knowledge) The course is designed to help students broaden their knowledge of modern American literature.show/demonstrate your knowledge The test should be an opportunity for students to demonstrate their knowledge.use your knowledge also apply your knowledge formal She decided to use her knowledge to set up her own business.test sb’s knowledge This quiz will test your knowledge of current events.phrasesa thirst for knowledge (=a desire to learn more) She arrived at college with a thirst for knowledge.sb’s breadth of knowledge (=knowledge about all the different parts of something) They lack his breadth of knowledge about the industry.be common knowledge (=be known by most people) It’s common knowledge that he’s gay.prepositionsknowledge of/about sth My knowledge of the subject is limited. | Young people’s knowledge about the harmful effects of smoking is considerable.THESAURUS: knowledge expertise special knowledge about how to do something, that you get through experience, training, or study: The technical expertise was provided by a Japanese company. | The country needs people with medical expertise (=doctors, nurses etc). know-how practical knowledge about how to do something. Know-how is more informal than expertise: They don’t have the technical know-how to build a nuclear weapon. | You don’t need any special know-how to install the program. grasp the ability to understand a subject or situation: She speaks French well and has a good grasp of the language. | He’s been praised for his grasp of the country’s economic problems. wisdom good sense and judgment, based on knowledge and experience: In these societies, people respect the wisdom of older family members | The book is full of ancient wisdom. | Thank you for all your words of wisdom (=wise advice). |
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