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Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++LDOCE 5++ac·knowl·edge /əkˈnɒlɪdʒ $ -ˈnɑː-/ ●●○ S3 W3 AWL verb [transitive] 1 admit 承认 to admit or accept that something is true or that a situation exists 承认〔某事属实或某情况存在〕 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 admitn GrammarIn more formal English, you say it is acknowledged that when saying what people generally agree is true: It is acknowledged that these letters are genuine.2 recognize STH’s importance 承认某事物的重要性THINK/HAVE THE OPINION THAT if people acknowledge something, they recognize how good or important it is 承认〔某事物优秀或重要〕n The Brazilian coach acknowledged the talent of his players.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ACCEPTSCL 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THANK 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IGNORE 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ANSWER/REPLY 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。→ See Verb tableExamples from the Corpus
acknowledge• The anniversary report is acknowledged as a tremendous achievement.• In 1932 De Valera was elected as Prime Minister, and was acknowledged as leader of the Irish people.• Callahan waved, acknowledging his fans.• Several Arab countries have not yet acknowledged Israel.• He acknowledges it's going to be a tough job, but he's going to try it anyway.• I did a lot of work on that book. It annoys me that the editor never acknowledged it.• We will never reform the justice system until we are prepared to acknowledge its fundamental defects.• The paper never even acknowledged my letter or printed a correction.• Please acknowledge receipt of this document by signing and returning the enclosed form.• Cooke acknowledges receiving gifts that could be seen as bribes.• In a correction that was published June 4,1995, the Globe acknowledged that Ayash did not sign the medication order.• The committee acknowledges that mentally ill people in the community are not receiving the care and treatment they need.• However, some acknowledge that the reforms had to be introduced quickly.• The governor has acknowledged that there have been errors in his financial statements.• I readily acknowledge that this is a very difficult request but I am afraid the timescale has to he met.• The author wishes to acknowledge the assistance of the Defense Department.• Zaire was forced to acknowledge the authority of the Congolese state.• And, a base spokesman acknowledged the cooler ban did not prohibit knapsacks, soft-sided fabric coolers or wagons.• Policy props up parental wishes and desires, but does it acknowledge the effect on the deaf child?• In his speech he acknowledged the help his parents gave him at the start of his career.• You have to acknowledge the truth of what she says.• I have just sent off a letter acknowledging their message.acknowledge that• In particular, it is acknowledged that a de minimis level for warranties and indemnities will be included.• Quite the contrary, it is acknowledged that carrying the message is all one can do.• But he acknowledged that, for example, education could achieve the same objectives.• It is now generally acknowledged that he was innocent.• He acknowledged that it could prove up to four times more expensive than wind or wave power.• She would accept students at the margins, but she acknowledged that she was engaging in a form of triage.• The company has acknowledged that some incidents of harassment occurred, but denies allegations that it was widely tolerated.• But Tisaby, while acknowledging that such witnesses exist, said it was unclear what they saw.• We acknowledge that there have been dreadful mistakes and inexcusable mistreatment in the past, but we have learned from them.• An industry spokesman acknowledged that toxic chemicals had been released into the river.be widely/generally acknowledged to be something• Another set of therapies which are generally acknowledged to be helpful are the physical ones which are mostly based around massage.• Britain's clinical research is widely acknowledged to be in very bad shape.• Making technical estimates of risk is widely acknowledged to be extremely tricky, with endless scope for disagreement amongst the experts.• There, 50 or so textile mills produce what is widely acknowledged to be the finest wool cloth in the world.acknowledge somebody as something• The people acknowledged Mandela as their leader.acknowledge receipt• We would acknowledge receipt of Indictment 86-1246 and waive formal reading.• We do not normally acknowledge receipt of letters for publication.• Liverpool have acknowledged receipt of their letter in which they hold Saunders responsible for dangerous play.• I should be grateful if you would acknowledge receipt of this letter.• Please acknowledge receipt of this letter.• The drafter can avoid such disputes by appropriate wording: We acknowledge receipt of your order and agree to supply you.• He will acknowledge receipt of your reference within 5 working days.From Longman Business Dictionaryacknowledgeac‧knowl‧edge /əkˈnɒlɪdʒ-ˈnɑː-/ verb [transitive]1to tell someone that you have received something such as a letter they have sent to youWe shall be grateful if you will kindly acknowledge receipt of this letter.2to admit or accept that something is true or existsThe government acknowledged that there had been irregularities at a number of voting centres.→ See Verb tableOrigin acknowledge (1400-1500) ac- (as in accord) + knowledgeac·knowl·edge verb →n GRAMMAR1LDOCE OnlineChineseSyllable
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acknowledge
ac‧knowl‧edge S3 W3 AC /əkˈnɒlɪdʒ $ -ˈnɑː-/
verb [transitive]
The family acknowledge the need for change.
acknowledge that
He acknowledges that when he’s tired he gets bad-tempered.
Claire acknowledged that she was guilty.
The government must acknowledge what is happening and do something about it.
‘Maybe you are right,’ she acknowledged.
This is a fact that most smokers readily acknowledge.
2. RECOGNIZE STH’S IMPORTANCE [usually passive] if people acknowledge something, they recognize how good or important it is
acknowledge something as something
The film festival is acknowledged as an event of international importance.
be widely/generally acknowledged to be something
The mill produces what is widely acknowledged to be the finest wool in the world.
3. ACCEPT SB’S AUTHORITY to accept that someone or something has authority over people:
Both defendants refused to acknowledge the authority of the court.
acknowledge somebody as something
Many of the poor acknowledged him as their spiritual leader.
4. THANK to publicly announce that you are grateful for the help that someone has given you:
We wish to acknowledge the support of the university.
5. SHOW YOU NOTICE SOMEBODY to show someone that you have noticed them or heard what they have said:
Tom acknowledged her presence by a brief glance.
6. SAY YOU HAVE RECEIVED SOMETHING to let someone know that you have received something from them:
I would be grateful if you would acknowledge receipt of this letter.
■ admit something is true
▪admit to agree unwillingly that something is true: He admitted that the company was having financial difficulties. | I must admit I was disappointed by their reaction.
▪concede formal to admit something in a discussion or argument: ‘You may be right,’ Bridget conceded. | It was a decision which he now concedes was incorrect.
▪acknowledge /əkˈnɒlɪdʒ/ formal to say that something is true or that a situation exists: The report acknowledges that research on animals is not always a reliable guide when it comes to humans. | They do not want to acknowledge the fact that things have changed.
▪confess to admit something that you feel embarrassed or ashamed about: Bradley confessed that he struggled to finish the race. | I must confess I don’t like his wife at all.
▪Granted/I grant you formal spoken used when admitting that something is true, although you do not think it makes much difference to the main point. Granted is usually used at the beginning of a sentence, or on its own: She has a lot of experience, I grant you, but she’s not good at managing people. | Granted he did play well in the last game, but generally his form hasn't had been very good recently.
ac‧knowl‧edge S3 W3 AC /əkˈnɒlɪdʒ $ -ˈnɑː-/
verb [transitive] Date: 1400-1500
Origin: ac- (as in accord) + knowledge
1. ADMIT to admit or accept that something is true or that a situation exists:Origin: ac- (as in accord) + knowledge
acknowledge that
2. RECOGNIZE STH’S IMPORTANCE [usually passive] if people acknowledge something, they recognize how good or important it is
acknowledge something as something
be widely/generally acknowledged to be something
3. ACCEPT SB’S AUTHORITY to accept that someone or something has authority over people:
acknowledge somebody as something
4. THANK to publicly announce that you are grateful for the help that someone has given you:
5. SHOW YOU NOTICE SOMEBODY to show someone that you have noticed them or heard what they have said:
6. SAY YOU HAVE RECEIVED SOMETHING to let someone know that you have received something from them:
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admit to agree, often unwillingly, that sth is true 指承认（常指不情愿地承认某事属实） ：◆ It was a stupid thing to do, I admit. 我承认，那次干的是件蠢事。 acknowledge ( to accept that sth exists, is true or has happenedrather
指承认某事物存在或属实 ：◆ She refuses to acknowledge the need for reform. 她拒不承认改革的必要性。 recognize to admit or be aware that sth exists or is true 指承认、意识到 ：◆ They recognized the need to take the problem seriously. 他们认识到需要严肃对待这个问题。 concede ( to admit, often unwillingly, that sth is true or logicalrather
指承认（常指不情愿地承认某事属实或合乎逻辑） ：◆ He was forced to concede (that) there might be difficulties. 他被迫承认可能有困难。
admit or concede? 用 admit 还是 concede？
confess ( to admit sth that you feel ashamed or embarrassed aboutrather
指承认自己感到羞愧或尴尬的事 ：◆ She was reluctant to confess her ignorance. 她不愿意承认自己无知。
Patterns
to admit/acknowledge/recognize/concede/confess that… to admit/confess to sth to admit/concede/confess sth to sb to admit/acknowledge/recognize the truth to admit/confess your mistakes/ignorance