习语：in the know
讲解：这是一个副词性短语。Know在此用作名词。意思是知晓内情的，熟知内幕的。
例句：None of the students except Jim is in the know of the exam.
除了吉姆，学生们谁都不知道考试的事。
I'm sure the information I have given you is correct, for it was told me by someone who is in the know.
我可以肯定我给你的情报是可靠的，因它是一个知内情的人告诉我的。
英语情景对话：
A: I haven't got enough for prosecuting him.
B: Why don't you find someone who is in the know.
A: I’m just thinking about that, but the trouble is, I don't know who is well in the know.
B: Did you ask his former sectary, Lora? She knows a lot about him.
A: Thanks for reminding me. She's the right person to help me.
参考中文译文：
A :我没有足够的证据起诉他。
B :你为什么不找一个熟悉内幕的人呢？
A :我正在想这个呢，但问题是我不知道谁了解内幕。
B :你问过他以前的秘书，劳拉吗？她知道得挺多。
A :谢谢你提醒我。她肯定会对我有帮助的。
英语学习笔记：
1.prosecute：
用法：~ sb (for sth/doing sth)
释义：bring a criminal charge against sb in a court of law 检举﹑ 告发某人; 对某人提起公诉
例句：Trespassers will be prosecuted.
闲人免进, 违者必究。
He was prosecuted for exceeding the speed limit.
他因超速行车而被起诉。
2.know a lot about：对......知之甚多
3.well in the know：非常熟知内情、内幕的
