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knowing

/ˈnəʊɪŋ/ /ˈnoʊɪŋ/

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verb

Знать, понимать

To perceive the truth or factuality of; to be certain of or that.

Examples :

"He knew something terrible was going to happen."

Он знал, что произойдет что-то ужасное.

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verb

Знать, быть в курсе

To be aware of; to be cognizant of.

Examples :

"Did you know Michelle and Jack were getting divorced? ― Yes, I knew."

Ты знал, что Мишель и Джек разводятся? ― Да, я знал.

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verb

Знать, быть знакомым

To be acquainted or familiar with; to have encountered.

Examples :

"I know your mother, but I’ve never met your father."

Я знаю твою мать, но никогда не встречал твоего отца.

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verb

Испытывать, переживать

Examples :

"Their relationship knew ups and downs."

Их отношения знали взлеты и падения.

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verb

Уметь различать, распознавать

To be able to distinguish, to discern, particularly by contrast or comparison; to recognize the nature of.

Examples :

"By comparing her friend's cheerful demeanor to her own quietness, she knew the difference in their personalities. "

Сравнивая веселое поведение своей подруги со своей собственной тишиной, она смогла распознать разницу в их характерах.

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verb

Узнавать, узнавать снова

To recognize as the same (as someone or something previously encountered) after an absence or change.

Examples :

"After a long summer break, I knew my classmates easily, recognizing them even though they had grown taller. "

После долгих летних каникул я легко узнал своих одноклассников, узнав их, хотя они и выросли.

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verb

Знать, понимать

To understand or have a grasp of through experience or study.

Examples :

"His mother tongue is Italian, but he also knows French and English."

Его родной язык - итальянский, но он также знает французский и английский.

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verb

Иметь половую связь, знать

To have sexual relations with. This meaning normally specified in modern English as e.g. to ’know someone in the biblical sense’ or to ‘know Biblically.’

Examples :

"The ancient text described the king as knowing many women. "

Древний текст описывал царя, имевшего половую связь со многими женщинами.

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verb

Знать, понимать

To have knowledge; to have information, be informed.

Examples :

"He knows about 19th century politics."

Он знает о политике 19-го века.

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verb

Знать, осознавать

To be or become aware or cognizant.

Examples :

"Did you know Michelle and Jack were getting divorced? ― Yes, I knew."

Ты знал, что Мишель и Джек разводятся? ― Да, я знал.

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verb

Знать, быть знакомым

To be acquainted (with another person).

Examples :

"My younger sister knows the new boy in our class. "

Моя младшая сестра знает нового мальчика в нашем классе.

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verb

Уметь играть

To be able to play or perform (a song or other piece of music).

Examples :

"Do you know "Blueberry Hill"?"

Вы умеете играть «Blueberry Hill»?

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noun

Знание

The act or condition of having knowledge.

Examples :

"Her deep knowing of the subject matter helped her ace the history test. "

Глубокое знание предмета помогло ей блестяще сдать тест по истории.

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adjective

Знающий, осведомленный, умный

Possessing knowledge or understanding; intelligent.

Examples :

"My knowing teacher explained the difficult math problem clearly. "

Мой знающий учитель ясно объяснил сложную математическую задачу.

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adjective

Проницательный, хитрый

Shrewd or showing clever awareness.

Examples :

"a knowing rascal"

проницательный негодяй

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adjective

Знающий, осведомленный

Suggestive of private knowledge.

Examples :

"His knowing smile suggested he had a secret about the upcoming surprise party. "

Его знающая улыбка намекала, что он знает секрет предстоящей вечеринки-сюрприза.

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adjective

Преднамеренный, сознательный

Examples :

"My mother's knowing smile suggested she already knew the answer to my question. "

Зная улыбку моей матери, можно было предположить, что она уже знала ответ на мой вопрос.