knowledge
knowledge — 名詞
1. the facts, ideas, and practical skills that someone gets by learning, studying,
知識；學識
透過學習或經驗獲得的資訊與技能
the facts, ideas, and practical skills that someone gets by learning, studying, or doing something
Quan gained a broad knowledge of Chinese history through years of reading.
Quan 透過多年的閱讀，獲得了廣博的中國歷史知識。
gain + knowledge of [topic]
A basic knowledge of computers is needed for most office jobs today.
現今大多數辦公室工作都需要具備基本的電腦知識。
adjective + knowledge: basic knowledge
The biology teacher was impressed by Lara's deep knowledge of local plant species.
那位生物老師對 Lara 在當地植物物種方面的深厚知識印象深刻。
deep knowledge of [field]
Felix put his technical knowledge to good use when he repaired the office server.
Felix 運用他的技術知識，修好了公司的伺服器。
put + possessive + knowledge + to good use
- broad knowledge
- deep knowledge
- working knowledge
- basic knowledge
- general knowledge
- background knowledge
- expert knowledge
- scientific knowledge
- technical knowledge
- gain knowledge
- acquire knowledge
- share knowledge
- test someone's knowledge
- apply knowledge
- knowledge of
- knowledge about
- 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
- 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
2. being aware that a particular fact, event, or situation is true or has taken pla
知道；了解
獲悉或意識到某事實或情況存在的狀態
being aware that a particular fact, event, or situation is true or has taken place
It was common knowledge at Oakwood College that Professor Lai won an award, though David learned this from colleagues.
在 Oakwood 學院，Professor Lai 獲獎是眾所皆知的事，但 David 是從同事那裡才得知的。
common knowledge + that-clause
Hyun had no knowledge of the budget cuts until his manager told him.
Hyun 直到他的主管告訴他，才知道預算刪減的事。
have + no + knowledge + of
The decision to close the library was made without the residents' knowledge.
關閉圖書館的決定是在居民不知情的情況下做出的。
without + possessive + knowledge
Allison signed the contract in the full knowledge that the deadline was strict.
Allison 在完全知道截止日期很嚴格的情況下，簽署了那份合約。
in the full knowledge + that-clause
- common knowledge
- public knowledge
- prior knowledge
- full knowledge
- without someone's knowledge
- to someone's knowledge
- to the best of someone's knowledge
- have knowledge of
- no knowledge of
- little knowledge of
- 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
- 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
used when saying that you believe something is true based on what you know, but you are not completely certain because there may be facts you do not have
就某人所知
To the best of my knowledge, the last train to Taipei leaves at 11:30 p.m.
No one has reported the missing key to the office, to my knowledge.
Something that is known by many people, especially in a particular group or community.
眾所周知
The fact that they are dating is common knowledge at school.
It's public knowledge that the company is losing money.
To become known by someone, often after being hidden or secret.
為某人所知
It came to my knowledge that Sara had been lying.
Has any evidence come to your knowledge about the theft?
Based on what you know, but you are not completely sure.
就某人所知
To the best of my knowledge, the meeting is still on.
He has never been late, to the best of my belief.
to your knowledge
idiomAccording to the information you have, though you might not know everything.
據某人所知
To your knowledge, has anyone complained about the noise?
She never, to my knowledge, missed a deadline.