The Knowledge
Significado: The test London taxi drivers must pass to become licensed.
London's famous taxi licensing exam requiring drivers to memorize every street and route in central London—takes years to learn.
Significado literal: Knowledge of London streets
Ejemplos
- He spent three years studying for The Knowledge. 他花了三年时间备考知识考试Pasó tres años estudiando para The Knowledge彼はザ・ナレッジの勉強に3年費やした그는 더 놀리지 시험 준비에 3년을 보냈어.
- London cabbies who've done The Knowledge are the best. 通过知识考试的伦敦出租车司机是最棒的Los taxistas de Londres que han pasado The Knowledge son los mejoresザ・ナレッジに合格したロンドンのタクシー運転手は最高だ더 놀리지를 통과한 런던 택시 기사가 최고야.
- The Knowledge is the hardest test in the world. 知识考试是世界上最难的考试The Knowledge es el examen más difícil del mundoザ・ナレッジは世界一難しい試験だ더 놀리지는 세계에서 가장 어려운 시험이야.
Pronunciación
/ðə ˈnɒlɪdʒ/
Guía de uso
Contexto: London taxis, licensing, expertise
Tono: respectful, impressed
✓ Correcto
- Done The Knowledge.通过了知识考试Ha pasado The Knowledgeザ・ナレッジに合格した더 놀리지를 통과했어.
- Studied for The Knowledge.准备知识考试Estudió para The Knowledgeザ・ナレッジの勉強をした더 놀리지 공부를 했어.
- Has The Knowledge.拥有知识考试资格Tiene The Knowledgeザ・ナレッジを持っている더 놀리지를 갖고 있어.
✗ Incorrecto
- Taxi testTaxi test(一般说法)Taxi test(término genérico)Taxi test(タクシー試験という一般的な言い方)택시 시험
- London geography examLondon geography exam(解释性说法)London geography exam(término descriptivo)London geography exam(ロンドン地理試験という説明的な言い方)런던 지리 시험
Errores comunes
- Specific to London black cabs
- Takes 2-4 years to pass
Origen e historia
Official name for London taxi licensing requirements since 1865.
Etimología: London taxi licensing, 1865
Primera vez registrado: 1865
Contexto cultural
Era: 1865 to present
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
Pop culture: London black cab culture; British documentaries
Regional notes: Unique to London—one of the hardest tests in the world.
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