knowledgeable
UK/'nɒlidʒәbl/US
TOEFLC1
Definitions
adj.
Having or showing a great deal of knowledge about a subject
知识渊博的，见多识广的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedknowledgeroot
+
-ableable, capable, fit
=knowledgeable
knowledge + -able = full of knowledge. Here -able doesn't mean 'able to be ___ed' but 'characterized by' — a knowledgeable person is one marked by knowledge.
Common Collocations
- 1.highly knowledgeable知识渊博
- 2.knowledgeable about对……熟悉
- 3.knowledgeable staff懂行的员工
- 4.knowledgeable expert知识渊博的专家
Example Sentences
- 1.
The guide was friendly and very knowledgeable about local history.
- 2.
You should ask someone more knowledgeable than me.