be acquainted with

be acquainted with — 慣用語

1. to have learned about something or encountered it in the past, so that you are a

1.慣用語B1
釋義

熟悉

因學習或經驗而了解

to have learned about something or encountered it in the past, so that you are aware of its basic features and can discuss or work with it

例句

Jin became acquainted with the firm's case management system during his first week.

Jin 在入職第一週就熟悉了公司的案件管理系統。

become acquainted with + [concrete system]

Vinícius is not acquainted with modern jazz, but he enjoys classical compositions.

Vinícius 不熟悉現代爵士樂，但他喜歡古典樂曲。

negative form: is not acquainted with + [subject area]

同義詞
  • know

    more general and less formal; can refer to any level of knowledge

  • be familiar with

    very similar in meaning but slightly less formal and more common in conversation

  • have experience with

    emphasizes hands-on or practical encounter rather than theoretical knowledge

反義詞
  • be unfamiliar with

    direct opposite implying no knowledge or experience

  • be new to

    suggests a complete lack of prior experience with something

文法句型

be acquainted with + [noun phrase]

become acquainted with + [noun phrase]

用法筆記

More formal than the verb 'know'. Frequently used with 'become' or 'get' (become acquainted with / get acquainted with) to describe the process of learning about a new subject or situation. In negative statements it directly conveys a lack of knowledge or experience.

常見錯誤

❌I acquainted with the new software.
✅I became acquainted with the new software.
💡'acquainted' is an adjective or past participle; you need 'be', 'become', or 'get' before it.