习语: in the know
讲解:这是一个副词性短语。Know在此用作名词。意思是知晓内情的,熟知内幕的。
支持范例:None of the students except Jim is in the know of the exam.
除了吉姆,学生们谁都不知道考试的事。
I’m sure the information I have given you is correct, for it was told me by someone who is in the know.
我可以肯定我给你的情报是可靠的,因它是一个知内情的人告诉我的。
迷你对话:
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.
参考翻译:
A : 我没有足够的证据起诉他。
B : 你为什么不找一个熟悉内幕的人呢?
A : 我正在想这个呢,但问题是我不知道谁了解内幕。
B : 你问过他以前的秘书,劳拉吗?她知道得挺多。
A : 谢谢你提醒我。她肯定会对我有帮助的。
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