knowledge
Significado: Information, understanding, and skills gained through experience or education
The uncountable noun 'knowledge' refers to facts, information, and skills acquired through experience or education. Common phrases include 'to my knowledge' (as far as I know), 'common knowledge' (widely known), and 'working knowledge' (enough understanding to use practically). 'Knowledgeable' is the adjective form.
Ejemplos
- Her knowledge of French history is impressive. 她对法国历史的了解令人印象深刻。Su conocimiento de la historia francesa es impresionante.彼女のフランス史の知識は印象的です。그녀의 프랑스 역사에 대한 지식은 인상적입니다.
- To my knowledge, he's never been to London. 据我所知,他从未去过伦敦。Que yo sepa, él nunca ha estado en Londres.私の知る限り、彼はロンドンに行ったことがありません。제가 아는 한, 그는 런던에 가본 적이 없습니다.
- The internet has made knowledge more accessible. 互联网使知识更加容易获取。Internet ha hecho el conocimiento más accesible.インターネットは知識をより入手しやすくしました。인터넷은 지식을 더 쉽게 접근할 수 있게 만들었습니다.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: general
Tono: neutral
Origen e historia
From Middle English 'knowleche', combining 'knowen' (to know) with the suffix '-leche'. The silent 'k' was once pronounced — it became silent around the 17th century, though the spelling was preserved.
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
Historia y curiosidades
From Old English 'cnāwan' (to know) combined with the suffix '-ledge'. Interestingly, the 'k' was once pronounced—it only became silent around the 17th century, though we kept the spelling as a reminder of its origins.
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