to know · to recognize · to be familiar with · to get acquainted with sb · knowledge · understanding · awareness · cognition

rèn shi

r+èn·4th tonesh+i·neutral tone

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I've known Mr Smith for many years.

我认识史密斯先生有好多年了。

I know the boy who is sitting closest to the door.

我认识那个坐得最靠近门的男孩。

He once knew her, but they are no longer friends.

他过去认识她，但他们现在不再是朋友了。

I have known her for two years.

我认识她两年了。

Industry as we know it today didn't exist in those days.

我们今天所认识的工业在那个时代不存在。

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