acknowledge
/əkˈnɒlɪdʒ/verb
1
- reporting verb accept or admit the existence or truth of接受, 承认…的存在（或真实性）：
with obj. the plight of the refugees was acknowledged by the authorities难民的困境为当局所承认
with clause the government acknowledged that the tax was unfair政府承认这项税收不公允
with direct speech 'That's true, ' she acknowledged.“那是真的,"她承认道。
2
- with obj.(of a body of opinion) recognize the fact or importance or quality of（舆论团体）公认…的事实（或重要性、性质）：
the art world has begun to acknowledge his genius
艺术界开始承认他的天才了
with obj. and infinitive he's generally acknowledged to be the game's finest coach.他被公认为是这个运动项目最好的教练。
2.1
- express or display gratitude for or appreciation of对…表示感谢（或欣赏）：
he received a letter acknowledging his services.
他收到了一封信, 对他的服务表示感谢。
2.2
- accept the validity or legitimacy of接受, 确认…的有效性（或合法性）：
Henry acknowledged Richard as his heir.
亨利确认理查德为他的继承人。
3
- with obj. show that one has noticed or recognized (someone) by making a gesture or greeting（用手势或打招呼）答理, 理会：
she refused to acknowledge my presence.
她拒不理会我的存在。
3.1
- confirm (receipt of something)确认（收讫某物）。
派生词
acknowledgeable
adjective词源
late 15th cent.: from the obsolete Middle English verb knowledge, influenced by obsolete acknow 'acknowledge， confess'.