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acknowledge

英[ək'nɒlɪdʒ] 美[ək'nɑlɪdʒ]
  • vt. 承认;答谢;报偿;告知已收到

英英释意


1. declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of;
"He admitted his errors"
"She acknowledged that she might have forgotten"
2. report the receipt of;
"The program committee acknowledged the submission of the authors of the paper"
3. 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"
4. express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for;
"We must acknowledge the kindness she showed towards us"
5. accept as legally binding and valid;
"acknowledge the deed"
6. 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"