​每日一词32 acquainted

每日一词32 acquainted

acquainted /əˈkweɪntɪd/ ADJECTIVE [not before noun ]

acquainted with sth ( formal) familiar with sth, having read, seen or experienced it 熟悉；了解

◆ The students are already acquainted with the work of Shakespeare. 这些学生已经读过莎士比亚的著作。

not close friends with sb, but having met a few times before （与某人）相识，熟悉

◆ We got acquainted at the conference (= met and started to get to know each other). 我们在那次会议上相识了。

acquainted with sb

◆ I am well acquainted with her family. 我和她家里的人很熟。

"Then, my dear, you may have the advantage of your friend, and introduce Mr. Bingley to HER.”

"Impossible, Mr. Bennet, impossible, when I am not acquainted with him myself; how can you be so teasing?"