acquaint
/əˈkweɪnt/ (bre, ipa) · /əˈkweɪnt/ (ame, ipa) · /ə-ˈkwānt/ (ame, mw)
acquaint — 動詞
1. to help someone get to know a person, place, or subject by giving them relevant
使熟悉
讓人認識或了解新的人事物
to help someone get to know a person, place, or subject by giving them relevant information or direct experience — for example, acquainting a new colleague with office routines, or acquainting oneself with a city's subway system after moving there.
Samir attended a two-day workshop to acquaint himself with the new software.
Samir 參加了為期兩天的工作坊，藉此熟悉這套新軟體。
reflexive pattern: acquaint oneself with [topic]
The school sent a letter to acquaint parents with the updated safety procedures.
學校寄了一封信，讓家長了解更新後的安全流程。
Élise spent the weekend acquainting herself with the neighbourhood after the move.
Élise 搬家後花了整個週末熟悉附近環境。
Before the tour, the guide acquainted everyone with the local customs and traditions.
出發前，導遊讓大家認識了當地的習俗與傳統。
The museum website helps visitors acquaint themselves with the current exhibitions.
博物館的網站幫助訪客了解當期展覽內容。
- familiarize
less formal; very common in workplace and study contexts
- introduce
typically used for people meeting each other, not for subjects or places
- orient
more specific; focuses on helping someone find their way in a new environment
- alienate
to make someone feel unfamiliar or unwelcome
文法句型
acquaint + someone/oneself + with + something
用法筆記
Frequently used with a reflexive pronoun (oneself, myself, yourself, etc.) followed by 'with'. The passive form 'be / become / get acquainted with' is very common and often functions like an adjective meaning 'familiar with'. In everyday conversation, 'get to know' or 'familiarize oneself with' are more natural alternatives.