acknowledge
英[ək'nɒlɪdʒ]
美[ək'nɑlɪdʒ]
- vt. 承认；答谢；报偿；告知已收到
英英释意
- 1. declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of;
- "He admitted his errors"
- "She acknowledged that she might have forgotten"
- 2. report the receipt of;
- "The program committee acknowledged the submission of the authors of the paper"
- 3. express recognition of the presence or existence of, or acquaintance with;
- "He never acknowledges his colleagues when they run into him in the hallway"
- "She acknowledged his complement with a smile"
- "it is important to acknowledge the work of others in one's own writing"
- 4. express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for;
- "We must acknowledge the kindness she showed towards us"
- 5. accept as legally binding and valid;
- "acknowledge the deed"
- 6. accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority;
- "The Crown Prince was acknowledged as the true heir to the throne"
- "We do not recognize your gods"