ignorance

IPA/ˈɪɡnərəns/
KK[ˈɪɡnɚəns]IPA/ˈɪɡnərəns/

ignorance — 名詞

1. the condition of not having information or understanding about a subject, often

1.名詞B2
釋義

無知

缺乏知識或資訊的狀態

the condition of not having information or understanding about a subject, often leading to mistakes, false beliefs, or missed opportunities

例句

Padma later regretted her ignorance of the contract's fine print after she signed it.

Padma 簽約後才後悔自己對合約細則的無知。

collocation: ignorance of [a document or text]

The investigation blamed the accident on the company's ignorance of basic safety rules.

調查報告將事故歸咎於該公司對基本安全規範的無知。

pattern: ignorance of [rules or facts] leads to [consequence]

常見搭配
  • blissful ignorance
  • willful ignorance
  • sheer ignorance
  • plead ignorance
  • betray one's ignorance
  • keep someone in ignorance
同義詞
  • unawareness

    less common; suggests a temporary or specific gap rather than a general lack of knowledge

  • innocence

    carries a positive or neutral tone (lack of harmful knowledge), whereas ignorance is usually negative

  • illiteracy

    narrower — specifically about inability to read and write, or lack of knowledge in a particular field

反義詞
  • knowledge

    the direct opposite; having facts and information

  • awareness

    emphasises being conscious of a specific situation or fact

  • education

    refers to formal learning and training rather than general knowledge

文法句型

ignorance + of + noun phrase

ignorance + about + noun phrase

in ignorance of + noun phrase

用法筆記

Frequently followed by of (more common) or about to specify the topic. Used as an uncountable noun — the plural form (ignorances) is rare and not recommended for learner use.

常見錯誤

She has many ignorances about the subject.
She has a deep ignorance of the subject.
Ignorance is uncountable and should not be used in the plural.
I am in ignorance for the rules.
I am in ignorance of the rules.
The correct preposition after 'ignorance' is 'of' or 'about', not 'for'.
慣用語

blissful ignorance

idiom

A happy state of not knowing about something that could cause worry.

無知的幸福

Maya stayed in blissful ignorance about the surprise party plans.

Why would you leave him in blissful ignorance of the problem?

ignorance is bliss

idiom

The idea that not knowing about something prevents you from worrying about it.

無知便是福

Diego thinks ignorance is bliss, so he avoids the news.

Is ignorance really bliss when it comes to your health?

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常用片語

  • in ignorance of
  • out of ignorance
  • through ignorance
  • plead ignorance

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