習語: in the know
講解:這是一個副詞性短語。Know在此用作名詞。意思是知曉內情的,熟知內幕的。
支持范例:None of the students except Jim is in the know of the exam.
除了吉姆,學生們誰都不知道考試的事。
I’m sure the information I have given you is correct, for it was told me by someone who is in the know.
我可以肯定我給你的情報是可靠的,因它是一個知內情的人告訴我的。
迷你對話:
A : I haven’t got enough for prosecuting him.
B : Why don’t you find someone who is in the know .
A : I’m just thinking about that, but the trouble is, I don’t know who is well in the know .
B : Did you ask his former sectary, Lora? She knows a lot about him.
A : Thanks for reminding me. She’s the right person to help me.
參考翻譯:
A : 我沒有足夠的證據起訴他。
B : 你為什么不找一個熟悉內幕的人呢?
A : 我正在想這個呢,但問題是我不知道誰了解內幕。
B : 你問過他以前的秘書,勞拉嗎?她知道得挺多。
A : 謝謝你提醒我。她肯定會對我有幫助的。
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