acknowledge /ɪkˈnɑːlɪʤ/ verb acknowledges; acknowledged; acknowledging
acknowledges; acknowledged; acknowledging
Learner's definition of ACKNOWLEDGE
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: 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。
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Do you acknowledge that you caused this mess?你承认这场混乱是你造成的吗？
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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。
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They readily/openly/grudgingly acknowledged their mistake.他们欣然/公开/勉强承认了错误。
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She won't acknowledge responsibility for her actions.她不会对自己的行为承担责任。
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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。
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: to regard or describe (someone or something) as having or deserving a particular status公认；认可 —
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。
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Her pastries are acknowledged to be the best.大家公认她做的点心最美味。
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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。
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: 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。
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Please acknowledge receipt of this letter.收到信后请告知。
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She acknowledged the gift with a card.她回了张卡片，表示收到了礼物。
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She acknowledged his greeting with a smile.她微笑着回应他的问候。
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: 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。
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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。
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He refuses to acknowledge her existence/presence.他拒绝同她打招呼。
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: 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。
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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。