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acquaintance

/əˈkweɪntəns/ /ʌˈkweɪn.təns/

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noun

Знакомство, знакомый

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.

Examples :

"I know of the man; but have no acquaintance with him."

Я знаю этого человека, но не знаком с ним.

person human society

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noun

Знакомый, знакомые

A person or persons with whom one is acquainted.

Examples :

"My acquaintance from school helped me study for the history test. "

Мой знакомый из школы помог мне подготовиться к тесту по истории.

person human group

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noun

Знакомые

Such people collectively; one's circle of acquaintances (with plural concord).

Examples :

"My acquaintance group at school includes students from my classes and the club I joined. "

Мои знакомые в школе включают учеников из моих классов и клуба, к которому я присоединился.

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noun

Знакомство, знание

Personal knowledge (with a specific subject etc.).

Examples :

"My acquaintance with the new software was limited; I only knew the basics. "

Мое знакомство с новым программным обеспечением было ограничено; я знал только основы.

person human being