acknowledge
- vt.承认(权威、地位);（公开）感谢;（微笑、挥手等）致意;告知收悉
过去式： acknowledged 现在分词： acknowledging 过去分词： acknowledged 第三人称单数： acknowledges
ac- 朝,向,去 + knowledge n.知识
acknowledgeverb
承认 admit
承认（属实）
to accept that sth is true
She refuses to acknowledge the need for reform.
她拒不承认改革的必要性。
a generally acknowledged fact
公认的事实
I did not acknowledge that he had done anything wrong.
我没有承认他犯了什么错。
It is generally acknowledged to be true.
普遍认为那是真的。
承认地位 accept status
承认（权威、地位）
to accept that sb/sth has a particular authority or status
The country acknowledged his claim to the throne.
这个国家承认了他继承王位的权利。
He is widely acknowledged as the best player in the world.
普遍认为他是世界最佳球员。
He is widely acknowledged to be the best player in the world.
普遍认为他是世界最佳球员。
复信 reply to letter
告知收悉
to tell sb that you have received sth that they sent to you
All applications will be acknowledged.
所有的申请都将得到复函告知收悉。
Please acknowledge receipt of this letter.
信收到后请复函告知。
微笑；挥手 smile/wave
（微笑、挥手等）致意
to show that you have noticed sb/sth by smiling, waving, etc.
I was standing right next to her, but she didn't even acknowledge me.
我就站在她身边，可是她理都不理我。
表示感谢 express thanks
（公开）感谢
to publicly express thanks for help you have been given
I gratefully acknowledge financial support from several local businesses.
我对本地几家企业的资助表示感谢。
These words all mean to agree, often unwillingly, that sth is true.以上各词均含承认之义，常指不情愿地承认某事属实。
to agree, often unwillingly, that sth is true指承认（常指不情愿地承认某事属实）：
It was a stupid thing to do, I admit.
我承认，那次干的是件蠢事。
( rather formal ) to accept that sth exists, is true or has happened指承认某事物存在或属实：
She refuses to acknowledge the need for reform.
她拒不承认改革的必要性。
( rather formal ) to admit, often unwillingly, that sth is true or logical指承认（常指不情愿地承认某事属实或合乎逻辑）：
He was forced to concede (that) there might be difficulties.
他被迫承认可能有困难。
When sb admits sth, they are usually agreeing that sth which is generally considered bad or wrong is true or has happened, especially when it relates to their own actions. When sb concedes sth, they are usually accepting, unwillingly, that a particular fact or statement is true or logical. |
( rather formal ) to admit sth that you feel ashamed or embarrassed about指承认自己感到羞愧或尴尬的事：
She was reluctant to confess her ignorance.
她不愿意承认自己无知。
( formal ) to agree that sth is true or correct指同意某事属实或正确：
He refuses to allow that such a situation could arise.
他拒不承认这种情况有可能发生。
to admit that a statement or claim is true, usually while denying that a greater claim is also true指同意某种说法属实，但通常同时否认另一过头说法：
She's an intelligent woman, I grant you, but she's no genius.
我同意，她是一个很聪明的女人，但并不是天才。
Granted, he is a beginner, but he should know the basic rules.
的确，他是个初学者，但基本规则他应该懂啊。
acknowledge
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VERB 承认（事实、局面等）
If you acknowledge a fact or a situation, you accept or admit that it is true or that it exists.Naylor acknowledged, in a letter to the judge, that he was a drug addict...
内勒在给法官的信中承认自己吸毒。
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VERB 公认，认可（某人的成就、地位、品质等）
If someone's achievements, status, or qualities are acknowledged, they are known about and recognized by a lot of people, or by a particular group of people.He is also acknowledged as an excellent goalkeeper...
他也被公认为是一名出色的守门员。
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VERB 告知（信函等）的收到;确认…收悉
If you acknowledge a message or letter, you write to the person who sent it in order to say that you have received it.The army sent me a postcard acknowledging my request.
军队寄给我一张明信片告知我的申请书已收到。
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VERB （以点头、微笑等）向…打招呼，理会
If you acknowledge someone, for example by moving your head or smiling, you show that you have seen and recognized them.He saw her but refused to even acknowledge her.
他看见了她，却连招呼也不打。
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VERB （对掌声、赞扬、好意等作出姿态表示）感谢
If you acknowledge someone's applause, compliments, or kindness you make a gesture in order to thank them or show your appreciation.Doran stuck his head out of the window to acknowledge the cheering...
多兰将头探出窗户向欢呼的人们致谢。
verb
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- accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
- The Crown Prince was acknowledged as the true heir to the throne
- We do not recognize your gods
- Synonym: recognize recognise know
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- accept as legally binding and valid
- acknowledge the deed
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- declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
- He admitted his errors
- She acknowledged that she might have forgotten
- Synonym: admit
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- express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for
- We must acknowledge the kindness she showed towards us
- Synonym: recognize recognise
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- report the receipt of
- The program committee acknowledged the submission of the authors of the paper
- Synonym: receipt
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- express recognition of the presence or existence of, or acquaintance with
- He never acknowledges his colleagues when they run into him in the hallway
- She acknowledged his complement with a smile
- it is important to acknowledge the work of others in one's own writing
- Synonym: notice
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I did not acknowledge that he had done anything wrong .
我没有承认他犯了什么错。
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She refuses to acknowledge the need for reform .
她拒不承认改革的必要性。
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I would like to acknowledge my debt to my teachers .
我想向我的老师表达我的感激之情。
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He is widely acknowledged as the best player in the world .
普遍认为他是世界最佳球员。
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I was standing right next to her , but she didn 't even acknowledge me .
我就站在她身边，可是她理都不理我。
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It is generally acknowledged to be true .
普遍认为那是真的。
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The country acknowledged his claim to the throne .
这个国家承认了他继承王位的权利。
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The inquiry acknowledges failings in the judicial system .
这次调查承认司法制度有缺陷。
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All applications will be acknowledged .
所有的申请都将得到复函告知收悉。
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Please acknowledge receipt of this letter .
信收到后请复函告知。
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Social workers went to great pains to acknowledge men 's domestic rights
社会工作者尽量尊重男性的家庭权利。
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She never even acknowledged the man who opened the door for her
她对为自己开门的男士甚至连一点表示都没有。
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There is an acknowledged risk of lung cancer from radon .
氡被认为有诱发肺癌的危险。
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He saw her but refused to even acknowledge her .
他看见了她，却连招呼也不打。
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It 's only realistic to acknowledge that something , some time , will go wrong .
只有承认有些事情在某些时候会出问题才是现实的。
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He acknowledged the sense of betrayal by civil rights leaders .
他承认自己有被民权领袖出卖了的感觉。
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Gradually he began to acknowledge his feelings of envy towards his mother
渐渐地，他开始承认自己羡慕母亲。
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His cooking reflects a determination to acknowledge his northern roots
他的烹饪风格表明他决心承认自己根在北方的坚定决心。
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The Home Office acknowledges that much crime goes unreported
内政部承认很多犯罪活动没有举报。
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He is also acknowledged as an excellent goalkeeper
他也被公认为是一名出色的守门员。
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You have to acknowledge that we live in a racist society .
你得承认我们生活在一个有种族偏见的社会中。
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I allowed myself to acknowledge my true feelings
我愿意承认我的真实感情。
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Laura acknowledged this compliment with a negligent wave of her left hand
劳拉随意挥了挥左手算是听到了这个赞扬。
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Belatedly , the government has acknowledged the problem
政府迟迟才承认了该问题。
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There is enormous , acknowledged and untapped potential in the Indian stock markets .
印度的股票市场蕴含着巨大的、公认的、尚未挖掘出来的潜力。
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Some of the clergy refused to acknowledge the new king 's legitimacy .
一部分神职人员拒绝承认新国王的合法地位。
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The placebo effect can be understood only if we acknowledge the unity of mind and body .
只有我们承认身心一体，安慰剂效果才能被理解。
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He acknowledged the applause with a small bow .
他微微地鞠了一躬表示对掌声的感谢。
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The army sent me a postcard acknowledging my request .
军队寄给我一张明信片告知我的申请书已收到。
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He stopped at the door , waiting in vain for her to acknowledge his presence
他在门口停住，徒然地等待她和自己打招呼。
指承认过错，尤为罪行，或勉强承认某种情况。
The thief admitted having stolen money from the shop.
盗贼承认偷了这家商店的钱。
He admitted that he might be a little bit nervous.
他承认自己或许有点儿紧张。
指承认某一情况属实或接纳某种权威性。
Only a few acknowledge the need for reform.
只有少数人承认改革的必要性。
He was widely acknowledged to be the best lawyer in the neighbourhood.
他被公认为当地最好的律师。
We acknowledged him as our new coach.
我们承认他是我们的新教练。
指不情愿地承认某种事实，或不得不承认失败。
He conceded that he had made some errors.
他承认自己犯了一些错误。
They were finally forced to concede.
他们最终被迫认输。
We conceded defeat in the election.
我们承认选举失败。
尤指承认使自己略显尴尬的事情，也指向警方坦白、供认罪行。
She confessed that she didn't really know how to cook.
她承认自己不太会做饭。
He confessed to being guilty.
他承认自己有罪。
通常指公开表明自己的感情、看法等。
The suspect still professed his innocence.
该嫌疑人仍然声称自己无辜。
She professed her love for him.
她表明了自己对他的爱。