acknowledge
acknowledge 英 [əkˈnɒlɪdʒ] 美 [əkˈnɑlɪdʒ]
vt. 确认，承认
进行时:acknowledging 过去式:acknowledged 过去分词:acknowledged 第三人称单数:acknowledges
- To show that you know something is to acknowledge it. Waving "hello" to acknowledge a friend and nodding your head "yes" to acknowledge that you agree with what's being said are both acts showing knowledge or acceptance of someone or something.
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- vt. 确认，承认
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1. She refuses to acknowledge the need for reform.
她拒不承认改革的必要性。
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2. a generally acknowledged fact
公认的事实
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3. It is generally acknowledged to be true.
普遍认为那是真的。
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4. 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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5. 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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6. Please acknowledge receipt of this letter.
信收到后请覆函告知。
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7. 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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8. I gratefully acknowledge financial support from several local businesses.
我对几家本地企业的资助表示感谢。
- acknowledge (v.) late 15c., "admit or show one's knowledge," a blend of Middle English aknow "admit or show one's knowledge" (from Old English oncnawan "understand, come to recognize," from on (see on (prep.)) + cnawan "recognize;" see know) and Middle English knowlechen "admit, acknowledge" (c. 1200; see knowledge). "By 16th c. the earlier vbs. knowledge and a(c)know ... were obs., and acknowledge took their place" [OED].
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