基本释义
know 是英语中最常用的动词之一,主要表示“知道、了解、认识”等含义。
- 知道(事实、信息):I know the answer.(我知道答案。)
- 认识(人):Do you know her?(你认识她吗?)
- 了解(情况、技能):She knows how to swim.(她会游泳。)
常见用法
- know about:知道关于……的事情
例:He knows about the accident. - know of:听说过(但不一定了解细节)
例:I know of that author, but haven’t read his books. - get to know:逐渐认识/熟悉
例:We got to know each other during the trip.
例句参考
- I don’t know what to say.(我不知道该说什么。)
- He’s known for his honesty.(他以诚实著称。)
- Do you know where the nearest bank is?(你知道最近的银行在哪吗?)
近义词辨析
know vs. learn:
“Know” 强调已经掌握的知识;“learn” 强调获取知识的过程。
例:I learned it yesterday, so now I know it.