familiarity
n
1 [U] ~ with sth good knowledge of sth (对某事物的)熟悉, 通晓
His familiarity with the local languages surprised me. 他对当地各种语言如此精通令我吃惊.
2
(a) [U] ~ (to/towards sb) (esp excessively) friendly informality (尤指过分地)亲密而不拘礼仪
You should not address your teacher with such familiarity. 你不应该这样冒失地称呼老师.
(b) [C usu pl 通常作复数]
instance of this; act that lacks formality 冒失; 不拘礼节的行为
Try to discourage such familiarities from your subordinates. 不要让下属对你这样不拘礼节.
3 (idm 习语) familiarity breeds con`tempt (saying 谚) knowing sb/sth very well may lead to a loss of respect, fear, etc 亲昵生狎侮(过分亲密易生侮慢之心).
🔁 扩展释义
*[fә,mili'æriti]n. 熟悉, 精通, 亲密
📖 同为「IELTS」词汇
scurryvi. 急匆匆地走;使急赶;催促;
n. 快步急跑,疾走;仓皇奔跑声;骤雨,骤雪;短距离赛马;
It soon became clear that the straight part of the dance changed when the sun's position changed. If the feeding place was toward the sun, the dancer headed straight upward during the straight part of the wagging dance.