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    acquaintance

    US /əˈkwentəns/

    ・

    UK /əˈkweɪntəns/

    B2TOEIC
    n. (c.)Countable NounPerson that you know but isn't a good friend
    Becky only sees Chris only once a year, and considers him an acquaintance
    n. (u.)Uncountable NounFamiliarity or knowledge of something.
    He has a good acquaintance with modern literature.

    Video subtitles

    A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens Full Audiobook with Subtitles and Chapters

    17:28A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens Full Audiobook with Subtitles and Chapters
    • Introduce him to me, and I'll cultivate his acquaintance.

      Introduce him to me, and I'll cultivate his acquaintance.

    • I should like to know him too. Introduce him  to me, and I’ll cultivate his acquaintance.

      I should like to know him too. Introduce him  to me, and I’ll cultivate his acquaintance.

    B2

    The Shawshank Redemption: Choice Words

    55:12The Shawshank Redemption: Choice Words
    • Love to make your acquaintance firstly that big white

      Love to make your acquaintance firstly that big white

    • I know a couple of big old bull queers that just love to make your acquaintance, especially that big white, mushy butty yours.

      I know a couple of big old bull queers that just love to make your acquaintance, especially that big white, mushy butty yours.

    B1

    GREAT GATSBY Trailer (2012) Movie HD

    02:27GREAT GATSBY Trailer (2012) Movie HD
    • WOLFSHEIM: When I made the pleasure of Mr. Gatsby's acquaintance,

      WOLFSHEIM: When I made the pleasure of Mr. Gatsby's acquaintance,

    • Gatsby's acquaintance, I discovered a man of fine breeding.

      Gatsby's acquaintance, I discovered a man of fine breeding.

    A2

    Pride and Prejudice - Accomplished Woman

    03:17Pride and Prejudice - Accomplished Woman
    • The word is indeed applied too liberally, I cannot boast of knowing more than half a dozen women in all my acquaintance that are truly accomplished.

      The word is indeed applied too liberally, I cannot boast of knowing more than half a dozen women in all my acquaintance that are truly accomplished.

    • I cannot boast of knowing more than half a dozen women in all my acquaintance that are truly accomplished.

      I cannot boast of knowing more than half a dozen women in all my acquaintance that are truly accomplished.

    B1

    全英|长大以后,朋友越来越少,正常吗?Why is it so hard to make friends as an adult?

    06:16全英|长大以后,朋友越来越少,正常吗?Why is it so hard to make friends as an adult?
    • It is really hard to accept that someone we see as a best friend might only see us as an acquaintance or just a normal friend.

      It is really hard to accept that someone we see as a best friend might only see us as an acquaintance or just a normal friend.

    • It is really hard to accept that someone we see as a best friend might only see us as an acquaintance or just a normal friend.

      It is really hard to accept that someone we see as a best friend might only see us as an acquaintance or just a normal friend.

    A2

    Why Do We Play Games?

    12:12Why Do We Play Games?
    • But, in my life, is an acquaintance or colleague really on my side? Well, in team sports, there's

      But, in my life, is an acquaintance or colleague really on my side? Well, in team sports, there's

    • But in my life, is an acquaintance or colleague really on my side?

      But in my life, is an acquaintance or colleague really on my side?

    B1

    Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson | Full Audiobook

    28:58Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson  | Full Audiobook
    • acquaintance and the last good influence in the  lives of downgoing men. And to such as these,  

      acquaintance and the last good influence in the  lives of downgoing men. And to such as these,  

    • "I let my brother go to the devil in his own way." In this character it was frequently his fortune to be the last reputable acquaintance and the last good influence in the lives of down-going men;

      "I let my brother go to the devil in his own way." In this character it was frequently his fortune to be the last reputable acquaintance and the last good influence in the lives of down-going men;

    B1

    A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens Audiobook with subtitles and a warm fire. Read by Greg Wagland.

    14:37A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens Audiobook with subtitles and a warm fire. Read by Greg Wagland.
    • know him too. Introduce him to me, and I'll cultivate his acquaintance.

      know him too. Introduce him to me, and I'll cultivate his acquaintance.

    B2

    China Has a Crazy Number of Ghost Cities | China Uncensored

    05:09China Has a Crazy Number of Ghost Cities | China Uncensored
    • Let's just say I don't think Xi Jinping will "let old acquaintance be forgot."

      Let's just say I don't think Xi Jinping will "let old acquaintance be forgot."

    B1

    Official "Tell the World" Feature Film

    33:57Official "Tell the World" Feature Film
    • Pleased to make your acquaintance.

      Pleased to make your acquaintance.

    • Pleased to make your acquaintance.

      Pleased to make your acquaintance.

    B1