to know
01
知道, 认识
to have some information about something
Transitive: to know sth | to know that
例子
Do you know where the nearest gas station is?
你知道最近的加油站在哪里吗？
He knows that he made a mistake and apologizes for it.
他知道自己犯了错误并为此道歉。
1.1
知道, 确信
to be completely certain about something
Transitive: to know that
例子
He knew deep down that he would regret it if he did n't take the job offer.
他内心深处知道，如果不接受这份工作，他会后悔的。
I do n't know if I'm ready to commit to a long-term relationship.
我不知道我是否准备好承诺一段长期的关系。
02
认识, 知道
to be acquainted or familiar with a person, thing, place, etc.
Transitive: to know sb/sth
例子
I know the owner of the restaurant, he's a friend of mine.
我认识这家餐厅的老板，他是我的朋友。
She knows the city like the back of her hand, having lived there for years.
她了解这座城市就像了解自己的手背一样，已经在那里生活了多年。
2.1
知道, 会
to have learned something such as a skill and be able to use it
Transitive: to know how to do something
例子
Do they know how to fix a flat tire?
他们知道怎么修爆胎吗？
Do you know how to swim?
你知道怎么游泳吗？
2.2
知道, 经历
to have experience of something, especially a certain feeling or situation
Transitive: to know sth
Complex Transitive: to know sb/sth to do sth
例子
He knows the pain of loss after his grandmother passed away last year.
他知道去年祖母去世后失去的痛苦。
I 've never known her to be late before, she's always very punctual.
我以前从未知道她会迟到，她总是非常准时。
2.3
知道, 认识
to perceive someone or something as a person or thing with particular qualities
Complex Transitive: to know sb/sth as sb/sth
例子
He's known as a charismatic and inspiring speaker who always leaves a lasting impression.
他被称为一位富有魅力和鼓舞人心的演讲者，总能给人留下持久的印象。
She has become well known as a successful entrepreneur in the tech industry.
她作为科技行业成功的企业家已经变得很知名。
2.4
认出, 识别
to recognize or identify someone or something as different from others
Transitive: to know sb/sth
例子
She knows her sister's handwriting from anyone else's.
她能从别人的笔迹中认出她姐姐的。
The teacher knows each student by their handwriting.
老师通过笔迹认识每个学生。
2.5
认出, 识别
to be able to identify a particular person or thing
Transitive: to know sth
例子
I could n't see her face in the dark, but I knew it was my sister from her laugh.
在黑暗中我看不清她的脸，但从她的笑声中我知道那是我妹妹。
I know that book anywhere - it's my favorite.
我认得那本书，无论在哪里——它是我最喜欢的。
2.6
知道, 认识
to use a specific title or name for people or things
Complex Transitive: to know sb/sth as sb/sth
例子
John Allen Hendrix was better known by his stage name ' Jimi' Hendrix.
约翰·艾伦·亨德里克斯更以他的艺名'吉米'·亨德里克斯而闻名。
The band was previously known as ' The Quarrymen' before they changed their name to ' The Beatles'.
在改名为“The Beatles”之前，这支乐队以前被称为“The Quarrymen”。
03
认识, 做爱
to have sex with someone
Transitive: to know sb
例子
Tom knew Susan in the shower.
汤姆在淋浴时认识了苏珊。
Bill knew Sarah on the kitchen table.
比尔在厨房的桌子上认识了莎拉。
