acknowledge
verb-
to accept that something is true 承認（屬實） - acknowledge something
She refuses to acknowledge the need for reform. 她拒不承認改革的必要性。 I have to acknowledge the fact that I am partly responsible. 我必須承認我負有部分責任。 It's a generally acknowledged fact. 這是公認的事實。 Most people acknowledge the existence of evil. 大多數人承認邪惡的存在。 to openly/publicly/readily acknowledge something 公開/公開/欣然承認某事 - acknowledge that…
He does not acknowledge that he has done anything wrong. 他不承認自己做錯了什麽。 - acknowledge something to be, have, etc. something
It is generally acknowledged to be true. 普遍認爲那是真的。
Synonyms admitadmit- acknowledge
- recognize
- concede
- confess
- admit to agree, often unwillingly, that something is true:
It was a stupid thing to do, I admit. 我承認，那次幹的是件蠢事。
- acknowledge (rather formal
) to accept that something exists, is true or has happened: 指承認某事物存在或屬實： She refuses to acknowledge the need for reform. 她拒不承認改革的必要性。
- recognize to admit or be aware that something exists or is true:
They recognized the need to take the problem seriously. 他們認識到需要嚴肅對待這個問題。
- concede (rather formal
) to admit, often unwillingly, that something is true or logical: 指承認（常指不情願地承認某事屬實或合乎邏輯）： He was forced to concede (that) there might be difficulties. 他被迫承認可能有困難。
admit or concede? 用 admit 還是 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. 她不願意承認自己無知。 He confessed to the murder. 他對謀殺罪行供認不諱。
- 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. 很多家庭出現精神病，但可能在多年後才會被迫承認實情。 a truth that is universally acknowledged 公認的真理 Are you prepared to acknowledge your responsibility? 你準備好承認你的責任了嗎？
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverb- fully
- freely
- readily
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- fail to
- refuse to
- be forced to
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- be generally acknowledged
- be universally acknowledged
- be widely acknowledged
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to accept that somebody/something has a particular authority or status 承認（權威、地位） - acknowledge somebody/something
The country acknowledged his claim to the throne. 這個國家承認了他繼承王位的權利。 The peace settlement effectively acknowledged the country's independence. 這一和平協議事實上承認了這個國家的獨立。 - be acknowledged as something
He is widely acknowledged as the best player in the world. 普遍認爲他是世界最佳球員。 - be acknowledged to be, have, etc. something
He is widely acknowledged to be the best player in the world. 普遍認爲他是世界最佳球員。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverb- fully
- freely
- readily
- …
- fail to
- refuse to
- be forced to
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- be generally acknowledged
- be universally acknowledged
- be widely acknowledged
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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. 所有的申請都將得到複函告知收悉。 Please acknowledge receipt of this letter. 信收到後請複函告知。
Extra ExamplesI hereby acknowledge receipt of your letter of 25 July. 特此告知貴方7月25日的來函收悉。 The company duly acknowledged receipt of the letter. 公司及時告知已收到來信。
- acknowledge somebody/something (formal)
to show that you have noticed somebody/something by smiling, waving, etc. （微笑、揮手等）致意 I was standing right next to her, but she didn't even acknowledge me. 我就站在她身邊，可是她理都不理我。 He waved, acknowledging the applause. 他揮了揮手，對掌聲表示感謝。
Extra ExamplesThey barely acknowledged each other. 他們幾乎不承認對方。 He did not even acknowledge the question. 他甚至不承認這個問題。
- acknowledge something (formal)
to publicly express thanks for help you have been given （公開）感謝 I gratefully acknowledge financial support from several local businesses. 我對幾家本地企業的資助表示感謝。 He is always ready to acknowledge his debt to his teachers. 他總是樂於向老師致謝。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverb- fully
- freely
- readily
- …
- fail to
- refuse to
- be forced to
- …
- be generally acknowledged
- be universally acknowledged
- be widely acknowledged
- …
admit承認
accept status承認地位
reply to letter/email
smile/wave微笑；揮手
express thanks表示感謝
Word Originlate 15th cent.: from the obsolete Middle English verb knowledge, influenced by obsolete acknow ‘acknowledge, confess’.