knowledge

/ˈnɒlɪdʒ/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈnɑːlɪdʒ/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈnä-lij/ (ame, mw)

knowledge — noun

1. the facts, ideas, and practical skills that someone gets by learning, studying,

1.名詞A2
釋義

the facts, ideas, and practical skills that someone gets by learning, studying, or doing something

例句

Quan gained a broad knowledge of Chinese history through years of reading.

gain + knowledge of [topic]

A basic knowledge of computers is needed for most office jobs today.

adjective + knowledge: basic knowledge

同義詞
  • understanding

    focuses on grasping how facts connect, not just knowing them

  • expertise

    specialized, deep knowledge in a particular field

  • learning

    knowledge gained through formal study, often scholarly

  • wisdom

    knowledge used with good judgment and experience over time

反義詞
  • ignorance

    lack of knowledge or information about a subject

文法句型

uncountable noun

often followed by of + noun phrase

can take a/an when preceded by an adjective (a deep knowledge)

用法筆記

Knowledge is an uncountable noun. Do not use 'many knowledges' or 'a knowledge' on its own. However, it can take the indefinite article when an adjective precedes: 'a working knowledge of Spanish', 'a deep knowledge of art'. Use 'much knowledge', 'little knowledge', or 'a great deal of knowledge'.

常見錯誤

❌He has many knowledges about cars.
✅He has a lot of knowledge about cars.
💡Knowledge is uncountable and has no plural form.
❌I don't have a knowledge of French.
✅I don't have any knowledge of French.
💡Without an adjective before it, 'a knowledge' sounds unnatural.

2. being aware that a particular fact, event, or situation is true or has taken pla

2.名詞B1
釋義

being aware that a particular fact, event, or situation is true or has taken place

例句

It was common knowledge at Oakwood College that Professor Lai won an award, though David learned this from colleagues.

common knowledge + that-clause

Hyun had no knowledge of the budget cuts until his manager told him.

have + no + knowledge + of

同義詞
  • awareness

    slightly more formal; emphasizes consciousness of a fact

  • familiarity

    suggests personal experience or close acquaintance with something

  • cognizance

    very formal; used mainly in legal or official writing

反義詞
  • unawareness

    lack of knowledge that something exists or has happened

文法句型

uncountable noun

knowledge + that-clause

have + no/little + knowledge + of

without + possessor + knowledge

用法筆記

This sense focuses on being aware that something exists or has occurred, rather than having detailed understanding. Frequently used in legal and formal contexts: 'with full knowledge of the risks', 'without my knowledge'. The phrase 'to someone's knowledge' and 'to the best of someone's knowledge' also belong to this sense.

常見錯誤

❌I don't have the knowledge about the accident.
✅I don't have any knowledge of the accident.
💡Use 'of', not 'about', when referring to awareness of an event.
❌It is a common knowledge that tea is popular in Taiwan.
✅It is common knowledge that tea is popular in Taiwan.
💡'Common knowledge' takes no article.