acquaintance

/ʌˈkweɪn.təns/ 名词 B1

中文：熟人、相识

A state of being acquainted with a person; originally indicating friendship, intimacy, but now suggesting a slight knowledge less deep than that of friendship; acquaintanceship. (uncountable) · I know of the man; but have no acquaintance with him.
A person or persons with whom one is acquainted. (countable)
Such people collectively; one's circle of acquaintances (with plural concord). (uncountable)
Personal knowledge (with a specific subject etc.). (countable, uncountable)

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A fortnight’s acquaintance is certainly very little.

It is very unlucky; but as I have actually paid the visit, we cannot escape the acquaintance now.”

I was sure you loved your girls too well to neglect such an acquaintance.

At our time of life, it is not so pleasant, I can tell you, to be making new acquaintances every day; but for your sakes we would do anything.

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