ac·quaint·ed /əˈkweɪntɪd/ ●○○adjectiveadj [not before noun]
1if you are acquainted with someone, you have met them a few times but do not know them very well 认识的〔但不了解〕
acquainted with
Were you acquainted with a friend of mine, Daniel Green?
你认识我的一个朋友丹尼尔·格林吗?
We would like to get better acquainted.
我们希望加深对彼此的了解。
2be acquainted with somethingformal to know about something, because you have seen it, read it, used it etc 熟悉某事物,了解某事物
She was well acquainted with classical literature.
她对古典文学很熟悉。
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be acquainted with something• He has gone through a very extensive course of reading, and is acquainted with all the sciences.• The number of scripturalreferencesapplicable to bereavement seemed legion - and Kenneth seemed to be acquainted with each and every one.• We all know him by reputation, and many of us are acquainted with him person-ally.• So you are acquainted withMadonna Benedetta.• He and Mr. O'Brien were acquainted with one another and on first name terms.• Mr Reedwas acquainted with Pedro Bissonnette.• When he preached a funeral, you could tell he was acquainted with the deceased.• people who are acquainted with the problems of poverty• All teachers must be acquainted with the use of cine projectors.
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acquainted• So for that reason the two must be introduced to each other and become acquainted.• Strangecaninecharacters are pleased to get acquainted and never have you been more popular.• You had a month to become acquainted with her on Rhodes.• He'd become acquainted with her only hours before the hearing and would forget her minutes afterwards.• We have to become acquainted with the manifestations of fear before we can break its grip.• The councillor should become acquainted with the principalofficers from whom he can gain a considerable amount of information and help.