acknowledge
vt. 承认；告知收到；公认；表示感谢；注意到
一、真题好句
acknowledge 选择性必修1000 全国卷频次:0 教材出处:译林版选必修B3U3
/əkˈnɔlɪdʒ/
v. acknowledges 0 acknowledging 1 acknowledged 1
承认；答谢
高考真题原句提选：
Her years of hard work have finally been acknowledged after a customer nominated (提名) her to be Cheshire’s Woman Of The Year.
If you talk about fashion today, you are talking about China—its influences, its direction, its breathtaking clothes, and how young designers and models are finally acknowledging that in many ways.
二、词义辨析
acknowledge, recognize
这两个词都有“承认”的意思,常可互换使用。其区别是：
1.recognize一般指认可某一现象存在; acknowledge一般指承认某一事件真实。
2.recognize还可指“承认”某一国家具有合法性; acknowledge还可指在一定压力下向大家公开承认某件隐私或不光彩的事实。
3.recognize还有“认出,认识到”的意思; acknowledge还可表示“感谢”。
verb
ADMIT 承认
1. to accept that sth is true
承认(属实):
▪ [VN] She refuses to acknowledge the need for reform.
她拒不承认改革的必要性。
a generally acknowledged fact
公认的事实
▪ [V that] I did not acknowledge that he had done anything wrong.
我没有承认他犯了什么错。
▪ [VN to inf] It is generally acknowledged to be true.
普遍认为那是真的。
▪ [also V -ing] ⇨ note at admit
ACCEPT STATUS 承认地位
2. ~ sb / sth (as sth) to accept that sb / sth has a particular authority or status
承认(权威、地位)
SYN recognize :
▪ [VN] The country acknowledged his claim to the throne.
这个国家承认了他继承王位的权利。
▪ [VN , VN to inf] He is widely acknowledged as the best player in the world.
普遍认为他是世界最佳球员。
He is widely acknowledged to be the best player in the world.
普遍认为他是世界最佳球员。
REPLY TO LETTER 覆信
3. [VN] to tell sb that you have received sth that they sent to you
告知收悉:
All applications will be acknowledged.
所有的申请都将得到覆函告知收悉。
Please acknowledge receipt of this letter.
信收到后请覆函告知。
SMILE / WAVE 微笑；挥手
4. [VN] to show that you have noticed sb / sth 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。
EXPRESS THANKS 表示感谢
5. [VN] to publicly express thanks for help you have been given
(公开)感谢:
I gratefully acknowledge financial support from several local businesses.
我对本地几家企业的资助表示感谢。
The family acknowledge the need for change.
全家人都承认需要改变一下。
acknowledge that
He acknowledges that when he’s tired he gets bad-tempered.
他承认自己累了就会发脾气。
Claire acknowledged that she was guilty.
克莱尔承认有罪。
The government must acknowledge what is happening and do something about it.
对于目前的情况，政府必须承认其存在并对此采取措施。
‘Maybe you are right, ’ she acknowledged.
“也许你是对的。”她承认道。
This is a fact that most smokers readily acknowledge.
这是大多数烟民都愿意承认的事实。
► see thesaurus at admit
2 RECOGNIZE STH’S IMPORTANCE 承认某事物的重要性 if people acknowledge something, they recognize how good or important it is 承认〔某事物优秀或重要〕
be acknowledged as something
The film festival is acknowledged as an event of international importance.
这个电影节被认为是国际盛事。
be widely/generally acknowledged to be something
The mill produces what is widely acknowledged to be the finest wool in the world.
那家工厂生产的毛料被公认是全世界最好的。
3 ACCEPT SB’S AUTHORITY 承认某人的权威 to accept that someone or something has authority over people 承认〔权威〕
Both defendants refused to acknowledge the authority of the court.
两名被告都拒绝承认法庭的权威性。
acknowledge somebody as something
Many of the poor acknowledged him as their spiritual leader.
许多穷苦人都把他视为他们的精神领袖。
4 THANK 感谢 to publicly announce that you are grateful for the help that someone has given you 〔公开〕感谢
We wish to acknowledge the support of the university.
我们想要感谢大学给予的支持。
5 SHOW YOU NOTICE SB 表明注意到某人 to show someone that you have noticed them or heard what they have said 对…打招呼，理会
Tom acknowledged her presence by a brief glance.
汤姆瞥了她一眼，表示知道她在。
6 SAY YOU HAVE RECEIVED STH 说已收到某物 to let someone know that you have received something from them 告知收到，确认收到
I would be grateful if you would acknowledge receipt of this letter.
收到此信后请告知，不胜感谢。
Origin acknowledge (1400-1500) ac- (as in accord) + knowledge
1.VERB 动词承认（事实、局面等） If you acknowledge a fact or a situation, you accept or admit that it is true or that it exists.
【语法信息】：V that
【语法信息】：V n
【语法信息】：V-ed
【语法信息】：Also V n to-inf
【STYLE标签】：FORMAL 正式
Naylor acknowledged, in a letter to the judge, that he was a drug addict…
内勒在给法官的信中承认自己吸毒。
Belatedly, the government has acknowledged the problem…
政府迟迟才承认了该问题。
There is an acknowledged risk of lung cancer from radon.
氡被认为有诱发肺癌的危险。
2.VERB 动词公认，认可（某人的成就、地位、品质等） If someone’s achievements, status, or qualities are acknowledged, they are known about and recognized by a lot of people, or by a particular group of people.
【语法信息】：be V-ed as n
【语法信息】：V n
【语法信息】：Also V n to-inf
He is also acknowledged as an excellent goalkeeper…
他也被公认为是一名出色的守门员。
Some of the clergy refused to acknowledge the new king’s legitimacy.
一部分神职人员拒绝承认新国王的合法地位。
3.VERB 动词告知（信函等）的收到;确认…收悉 If you acknowledge a message or letter, you write to the person who sent it in order to say that you have received it.
【语法信息】：V n
The army sent me a postcard acknowledging my request.
军队寄给我一张明信片告知我的申请书已收到。
4.VERB 动词（以点头、微笑等）向…打招呼，理会 If you acknowledge someone, for example by moving your head or smiling, you show that you have seen and recognized them.
【语法信息】：V n
He saw her but refused to even acknowledge her.
他看见了她，却连招呼也不打。
5.VERB 动词（对掌声、赞扬、好意等作出姿态表示）感谢 If you acknowledge someone’s applause, compliments, or kindness you make a gesture in order to thank them or show your appreciation.
【语法信息】：V n
【语法信息】：V n with n
Doran stuck his head out of the window to acknowledge the cheering…
多兰将头探出窗户向欢呼的人们致谢。
She never even acknowledged the man who opened the door for her…
她对为自己开门的男士甚至连一点表示都没有。
He acknowledged the applause with a small bow.
他微微地鞠了一躬表示对掌声的感谢。
acknowledges; acknowledged; acknowledging [+ 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
