acquaint
/əˈkweɪnt/
CEFR level C1Topic EducationWord #6119 in the learning path
使了解；使熟悉
Definitions
v. Give someone knowledge of or familiarity with something.
使了解；使熟悉
Example
Please acquaint yourself with the kitchen before you start cooking.
开始做饭前，请先熟悉一下厨房。
Universities should acquaint new students with available support services to help them adjust to campus life.
大学应让新生了解可用的支持服务，帮助他们适应校园生活。
Collocations
- acquaint yourself with
- acquaint someone with
- be acquainted with
Word family
- acquaintance (n.)
- acquainted (adj.)
Synonyms
- familiarise
Usage tip
较正式，常用acquaint sb/oneself with sth。
FAQ
- What does acquaint mean?
- Give someone knowledge of or familiarity with something.
- How is acquaint pronounced?
- UK /əˈkweɪnt/, US /əˈkweɪnt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
