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| /əkˈnɒlɪdʒ/ |
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| 1 | to accept or admit that something exists, is true , or is real 承认 |
| He never acknowledges his mistakes (=admits that he has made them) . 他从来不承认自己的错误。 |
| +that She won’ t acknowledge that there’ s a problem. 她不会承认有问题。 |
| | 1a | to know or recognize that someone or something is important 承认…的重要性 | | acknowledge sth as being/to be sth Wimbledon is widely acknowledged as being the premier tennis tournament. 温布尔登（网球赛）被公认为第一大网球赛事。 | |
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| 2 | to let someone know that you have received something they sent you 告知（收悉）；确认（收到） |
| Unfortunately, we cannot acknowledge all the letters we receive. 遗憾的是我们无法对收到的所有信件都予以告知。 |
| acknowledge receipt of sth We will acknowledge receipt of your order if requested. 我们会应要求确认收到您的订单。 |
| | 2a | to thank someone for something they have done or given you , especially in writing or by saying it publicly （尤指以书面形式或公开地）就…表示感谢 | | We gratefully acknowledge the contributions of everyone who helped us. 我们衷心感谢每一位帮助我们的人所付出的努力。 | |
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| 3 | to show that you have seen someone or that you recognize them , for example by smiling or speaking to them 跟…打招呼；答理 |
| They barely acknowledge each other in public. 他们在公共场合几乎不互相打招呼。 |
| acknowledge sb’ s presence James acknowledged his lawyer’ s presence with a small nod. 见到他的律师到场詹姆斯微微地点了点头。 |
| | 3a | to show that you are grateful to people who are clapping or cheering for you by waving your hand , nodding your head etc 对（掌声或欢呼声）挥手（或点头）致谢 | | She stood back and acknowledged the applause of the crowd. 她往后一站，向观众的掌声致谢。 | |
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