not know the meaning of the word

Related to word: know

Idiom

Definition

  1. This idiom is used to indicate that someone does not possess a particular quality or have experience with a specific activity, suggesting a complete lack of understanding of its meaning or importance.

    不懂、缺乏某事物的真正含意(多用在否定句中)

    • You say he's good at managing finances? He doesn't even know the meaning of the word "budget."

      你說他擅長管理財務?他甚至不知道「預算」這個詞的意思。

    • They criticize this policy for being unfair, but they do not know the meaning of the word "fairness."

      他們批評這項政策不公平,但他們不知道「公平」這個詞的意思。

    • Some people talk about "sacrifice" all day, but they really don't know the meaning of the word.

      有些人整天談論「犧牲」,但他們真的不知道這個詞的意思。