knowing

FREQ #1408

a. 博学的, 聪颖的, 精明的

发音

UK /ˈnəʊɪŋ/
其它 /naːɪn/
US /ˈnoʊɪŋ/

词形变化

knowings 复数 knowings knowinger knowingest more knowing 比较级 most knowing 最高级

别名

knowin'

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    The act or condition of having knowledge.

    Sensations then, are not perceivings, observings or findings; they are not detectings, scannings or inspectings; they are not apprehendings, cognisings, intuitings or knowings.

v.
  1. 1.

    present participle and gerund of know

adj.
  1. 1.

    Possessing knowledge or understanding; knowledgeable, intelligent.

  2. 2.

    Deliberate, wilful.

  3. 3.

    Shrewd or showing clever awareness; discerning.

    a knowing rascal

  4. 4.

    Demonstrating knowledge of what is in fashion; stylish, chic.

    古体
  5. 5.

    Suggestive of private knowledge or understanding.

prep.
  1. 1.

    Given my knowledge about someone or something.

    Knowing you, you would try not to be late for school.

词汇关系

名词

下位词 10

know understanding ken consciousness awareness savvy foresight apprehension cognizance cognisance
形容词

同义词 8

learned wise deliberate intentional knowledgeable well-educated well-read lettered

近义相关 3

informed intended educated

相关短语

knowing someone in the biblical sense knowing someone knowing of knowing better knowing any better knowing which side one's bread is buttered on knowing the difference between one's ass and a hole in the ground knowing where the bodies are buried knowing when to fold 'em knowing which end is up knowing what is what knowing one's onions knowing one's stuff knowing one's shit

词源

From know + -ing.

来源：wiktionary