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acquainted 中文解釋 wordnet sense Collocation Usage Collins Definition
  1. acquainted(p): having fair knowledge of; "they were acquainted"; "fully acquainted with the facts"
  2. (acquaint) introduce: cause to come to know personally; "permit me to acquaint you with my son"; "introduce the new neighbors to the community"
  3. (acquaint) familiarize: make familiar or conversant with; "you should acquaint yourself with your new computer"; "We familiarized ourselves with the new surroundings"
  4. inform; "Please acquaint your colleagues of your plans to move"
  5. (acquaintance) personal knowledge or information about someone or something
  6. (acquaintance) a relationship less intimate than friendship
  7. (Acquaintance) An interpersonal relationship is an association between two or more people that may range from fleeting to enduring. This association may be based on limerence, love and liking, regular business interactions, or some other type of social commitment. ...
  8. Personally known; familiar
  9. (acquaint) To furnish or give experimental knowledge of; to make (one) to know; to make familiar; -- followed by 'with'; To communicate notice to; to inform; to make cognizant; -- followed by 'with' (formerly, also, by 'of'), or by 'that', introducing the intelligence; as, to acquaint a friend ...
  10. (acquaintance) A state of being acquainted, or of having intimate, or more than slight or superficial, knowledge; personal knowledge gained by intercourse short of that of friendship or intimacy; A person or persons with whom one is acquainted
  11. (acquaintance) 'kwAn-t^&n(t)s/   - a person you know but usually not a close friend; you have knowledge or information about someone; often used as a greeting ( I am pleased to make your acquaintance.)
  12. (Acquaintance) Becoming acquainted depends on previous relationships, physical proximity, first impressions, and a variety of other factors. If two people begin to like each other, continued interactions may lead to the next stage, but acquainance can continue indefinitely.
  13. (Acquaintance) To meet an acquaintance, and converse pleasantly with him, foretells that your business will run smoothly, and there will be but little discord in your domestic affairs. ...
  14. (Acquaintance) a friend, but sharing of emotional ties isn't present. An example would be a coworker with whom you enjoy eating lunch, but would not look to for emotional support.
  15. (ac·quain·tance) [ ə kwáyntənss ] (plural ac·quain·tances)