acknowledge
verb-
to accept that something is true 承认（属实） - acknowledge something
She refuses to acknowledge the need for reform. 她拒不承认改革的必要性。 I have to acknowledge the fact that I am partly responsible. 我必须承认我负有部分责任。 It's a generally acknowledged fact. 这是公认的事实。 Most people acknowledge the existence of evil. 大多数人承认邪恶的存在。 to openly/publicly/readily acknowledge something 公开/公开/欣然承认某事 - acknowledge that…
He does not acknowledge that he has done anything wrong. 他不承认自己做错了什么。 - acknowledge something to be, have, etc. something
It is generally acknowledged to be true. 普遍认为那是真的。
Synonyms admitadmit- acknowledge
- recognize
- concede
- confess
- admit to agree, often unwillingly, that something is true:
It was a stupid thing to do, I admit. 我承认，那次干的是件蠢事。
- acknowledge (rather formal
) to accept that something 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。
- recognize to admit or be aware that something exists or is true:
They recognized the need to take the problem seriously. 他们认识到需要严肃对待这个问题。
- concede (rather formal
) to admit, often unwillingly, that something 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。
admit or concede? 用 admit 还是 concede？ - confess (rather formal) to admit something that you feel ashamed or embarrassed about; to admit, especially formally or to the police, that you have done something wrong or illegal:
She was reluctant to confess her ignorance. 她不愿意承认自己无知。 He confessed to the murder. 他对谋杀罪行供认不讳。
- to admit/acknowledge/recognize/concede/confess that…
- to admit/confess to something
- to admit/concede/confess something to somebody
- to admit/acknowledge/recognize the truth
- to admit/confess your mistakes/ignorance
Extra ExamplesMental illness can exist for years before families are forced to acknowledge the truth. 很多家庭出现精神病，但可能在多年后才会被迫承认实情。 a truth that is universally acknowledged 公认的真理 Are you prepared to acknowledge your responsibility? 你准备好承认你的责任了吗？
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverb- fully
- freely
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to accept that somebody/something has a particular authority or status 承认（权威、地位） - acknowledge somebody/something
The country acknowledged his claim to the throne. 这个国家承认了他继承王位的权利。 The peace settlement effectively acknowledged the country's independence. 这一和平协议事实上承认了这个国家的独立。 - be acknowledged as something
He is widely acknowledged as the best player in the world. 普遍认为他是世界最佳球员。 - be acknowledged to be, have, etc. something
He is widely acknowledged to be the best player in the world. 普遍认为他是世界最佳球员。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverb- fully
- freely
- readily
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- fail to
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- acknowledge somebody/something
- acknowledge something (formal)
to tell somebody that you have received something that they sent to you 告知收悉 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。
Extra ExamplesI hereby acknowledge receipt of your letter of 25 July. 特此告知贵方7月25日的来函收悉。 The company duly acknowledged receipt of the letter. 公司及时告知已收到来信。
- acknowledge somebody/something (formal)
to show that you have noticed somebody/something by smiling, waving, etc. （微笑、挥手等）致意 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。 He waved, acknowledging the applause. 他挥了挥手，对掌声表示感谢。
Extra ExamplesThey barely acknowledged each other. 他们几乎不承认对方。 He did not even acknowledge the question. 他甚至不承认这个问题。
- acknowledge something (formal)
to publicly express thanks for help you have been given （公开）感谢 I gratefully acknowledge financial support from several local businesses. 我对几家本地企业的资助表示感谢。 He is always ready to acknowledge his debt to his teachers. 他总是乐于向老师致谢。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverb- fully
- freely
- readily
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- fail to
- refuse to
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- be generally acknowledged
- be universally acknowledged
- be widely acknowledged
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admit承认
accept status承认地位
reply to letter/email
smile/wave微笑；挥手
express thanks表示感谢
Word Originlate 15th cent.: from the obsolete Middle English verb knowledge, influenced by obsolete acknow ‘acknowledge, confess’.