a‧ware S1 W1 AC / əweə $ əwer / 形容词 [名词前不用]

1 if you are aware that a situation exists, you realize or know that it exists

aware of

The children are aware of the danger of taking drugs.

Mr Braley has been made aware of the need for absolute secrecy.

aware that

Were you aware that Joe had this problem with his knee?

well/fully/acutely aware

They were well aware that the company was losing money.

As you are aware, a fee will be charged annually.

2 if you are aware of something, you notice it, especially because you can see, hear, feel, or smell it

aware of

She was aware of a tall dark figure watching her.

He was aware of the wind in his face.

aware that

Bill became aware that he was still holding his glass.

3 understanding a lot about what is happening around you and paying attention to it, especially because you realize possible dangers and problems

politically/socially/environmentally etc aware

the socially aware novels of Dickens

We should promote environmentally aware and responsible science.

4 so/as far as I am aware spoken used when you are saying something that you think is true, although you might be wrong because you do not know all the facts :

As far as I am aware, they are a happily married couple.