know better

动词 v.

英文释义

动词 v.
  1. To recognize that a statement or belief is false or doubtful.
    — 'Do you think, sir,' said Mr Willet, […] 'do you think, sir, that I'm a born fool?' 'No, no, Johnny,' returned Solomon, looking round upon the little circle of which he formed a part: 'We all know better than that.'
  2. To understand that certain behavior is wrongful, futile, or inappropriate.
    — "All that happened when he was eight; he's older now and knows better."

词形变化

knows better present,singular,third-person knowing better participle,present knew better past known better participle,past
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