| 单词 | acknowledge |
| 释义 | acknowledge 1 ENTRIES FOUND: acknowledge (verb) acknowledge /ɪkˈnɑːlɪʤ/ verb acknowledges; acknowledged; acknowledging acknowledge /ɪkˈnɑːlɪʤ/ verb acknowledges; acknowledged; acknowledging Learner's definition of ACKNOWLEDGE [+ object] 1 : to say that you accept or do not deny the truth or existence of (something) : admit承认，接受（存在或属实） They acknowledged that the decision was a mistake.他们承认那个决定是个错误。 Do you acknowledge that you caused this mess?你承认这场混乱是你造成的吗？ I acknowledge (the fact) that I hurt you, and for that I am sorry.我承认是我伤害了你，我对此感到抱歉。 They readily/openly/grudgingly acknowledged their mistake.他们欣然/公开/勉强承认了错误。 She won't acknowledge responsibility for her actions.她不会对自己的行为承担责任。 He refuses to acknowledge the authority of the court. [=he denies that the court has authority]他拒绝承认法庭的权威。 2 : to regard or describe (someone or something) as having or deserving a particular status公认；认可 They acknowledge him as their leader. = They acknowledge him to be their leader.他们公认他是他们的领袖。 — usually used as (be) acknowledged通常用作(be) acknowledged She is widely/generally acknowledged as one of the world's best chefs. [=many people regard her as one of the world's best chefs]她被公认为世界上最优秀的厨师之一。 Her pastries are acknowledged to be the best.大家公认她做的点心最美味。 This part of the city is acknowledged to have the best restaurants.大家公认城里这一地区的餐馆最好。 3 : to tell or show someone that something (such as a letter or message) has been received告知收到，确认收到（信件或信息等） He quickly acknowledges all of my e-mails when he receives them.他收到我的电子邮件后，都会很快确认收悉。 Please acknowledge receipt of this letter.收到信后请告知。 She acknowledged the gift with a card.她回了张卡片，表示收到了礼物。 She acknowledged his greeting with a smile.她微笑着回应他的问候。 4 : to show that someone has been seen and recognized : to look at or talk to (someone)向…打招呼；向…致意 She walked right by me without even acknowledging me.她就从我旁边走过，连个招呼也不打。 The players acknowledged their fans by waving their hands and blowing kisses into the crowd.选手们向自己的粉丝们挥手致意，抛去飞吻。 He refuses to acknowledge her existence/presence.他拒绝同她打招呼。 5 : to express thanks or appreciation for (something or someone)向…致谢 In their paper, they acknowledge the important work done by past scholars.他们在论文中对前辈所做的重要工作表示感谢。 They acknowledge past scholars for the important work they have done.他们对前辈所做的重要工作表示感谢。 — acknowledged adjective the acknowledged leader of a political party公认的政党领袖 an acknowledged master of the art公认的艺术大师 |
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