acquaint

acquaint — verb

1. to help someone get to know a person, place, or subject by giving them relevant

1.動詞及物B2
釋義

to help someone get to know a person, place, or subject by giving them relevant information or direct experience — for example, acquainting a new colleague with office routines, or acquainting oneself with a city's subway system after moving there.

例句

Samir attended a two-day workshop to acquaint himself with the new software.

reflexive pattern: acquaint oneself with [topic]

The school sent a letter to acquaint parents with the updated safety procedures.

同義詞
  • familiarize

    less formal; very common in workplace and study contexts

  • introduce

    typically used for people meeting each other, not for subjects or places

  • orient

    more specific; focuses on helping someone find their way in a new environment

反義詞
  • alienate

    to make someone feel unfamiliar or unwelcome

文法句型

acquaint + someone/oneself + with + something

用法筆記

Frequently used with a reflexive pronoun (oneself, myself, yourself, etc.) followed by 'with'. The passive form 'be / become / get acquainted with' is very common and often functions like an adjective meaning 'familiar with'. In everyday conversation, 'get to know' or 'familiarize oneself with' are more natural alternatives.

常見錯誤

❌I acquainted my new job on the first day.
✅I acquainted myself with my new job on the first day.
💡'acquaint' always needs a direct object (the person being acquainted) followed by 'with' plus the topic.