acknowledge

acknowledge
verb
  1. [reporting verb]accept or admit the existence or truth of
    接受，承认…的存在（或真实性）
    [with obj.]the plight of the refugees was acknowledged by the authorities.
    难民的困境为当局所承认。
    [with clause]the government acknowledged that the tax was unfair.
    政府承认这项税收不公允。
    [with direct speech]‘That's true,’ she acknowledged.
    “对了，”她承认道。
  2. [with obj.](of a body of opinion) recognize the fact or importance or quality of
    （舆论团体）公认…的事实（或重要性、性质）
    the art world has begun to acknowledge his genius.
    艺术界开始承认他的天才了。
    [with obj. and infinitive]he's generally acknowledged to be the game's finest coach.
    他被公认为是这个运动项目最好的教练。
    ■express or display gratitude for or appreciation of
    对…表示感谢，欣赏
    he received a letter acknowledging his services.
    他收到了肯定他的服务的感谢信。
    ■accept the validity or legitimacy of
    接受，确认…的有效性（或合法性）
    Henry acknowledged Richard as his heir.
    亨利确认理查德为他的继承人。
  3. [with obj.]show that one has noticed or recognized (someone) by making a gesture or greeting
    （做手势或打招呼以示）答理，理会
    she refused to acknowledge my presence.
    她拒不理会我的存在。
    ■confirm (receipt of something)
    确认（收讫某物）
派生
acknowledgeable
adjective
语源
  1. late 15th cent.: from the obsolete Middle English verb knowledge, influenced by obsolete acknow 'acknowledge, confess'
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