
好词典

源自中古英语,由动词 know(知道)加形容词后缀 -able(可…的)构成,14世纪后期开始使用。
❶ 指事物或信息可以被了解、认知或理解的,强调其具有被人类智力掌握的可能性。
“The universe is vast, but many of its mysteries are knowable through scientific research.”
(宇宙浩瀚,但通过科学研究可以了解其中的许多奥秘。)
“Her intentions were not immediately knowable from her vague statement.”
(从她含糊的声明中无法立刻了解她的真实意图。)
knowable universe — 指人类通过现有科技手段能够观测或理论推演的那部分宇宙范围。
“Scientists continue to explore the boundaries of the knowable universe.”
(科学家们持续探索可认知宇宙的边界。)