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Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++LDOCE 5++rec·og·nize (also recognise British English) /ˈrekəɡnaɪz, ˈrekən-/ ●●● S1 W1 verb [transitive] 1 RECOGNIZEto know who someone is or what something is, because you have seen, heard, experienced, or learned about them in the past 认出；认识；辨认出 I didn’t recognize you in your uniform. 你穿上制服我认不出你了。 It was malaria, but Dr Lee hadn’t recognized the symptoms. 这是疟疾，但李医生没有认出症状。n RegisterIn everyday English, people often say that they know (that) it is someone or something rather than say they recognize them: I knew it was her by the hat she was wearing.2 SSOPGto officially accept that an organization, government, document etc has legal or official authority 正式承认，认可 British medical qualifications are recognized in Canada. 英国的行医资格在加拿大也被认可。recognize something as something The World Health Organization has recognized alcoholism as a disease since 1951. 世界卫生组织从1951年以来就已承认酗酒是一种疾病。3 ACCEPTto accept or admit that something is true 承认〔某事是事实〕recognize (that) One must recognise that homesickness is natural. 我们必须承认思乡是正常的。recognize what/how/who etc It is important to recognize how little we know about this disease. 要承认我们对这种疾病知之甚少，这很重要。4 IMPORTANTif something is recognized by people, they realize that it is important or very good 承认；赏识；看重 Alexander tried to get his work recognized by the medical profession. 亚历山大设法让医学界承认他的工作。be recognized as something Lawrence’s novel was eventually recognized as a work of genius. 劳伦斯的小说终于被认为是天才之作。 a recognized authority on Roman pottery 古罗马陶器的公认权威n Grammar Recognize is usually passive in this meaning.5 THANKto officially and publicly thank someone for something they have done, by giving them a special honour 表扬；表彰；嘉奖 He was recognized for having saved many lives. 他因为救了很多人的生命而受到嘉奖。 —recognizable /ˈrekəɡnaɪzəbəl, -kən- ˌrekəɡˈnaɪ-/ adjective His face was instantly recognizable. 他的脸一眼就能认出。 —recognizably adverbn GRAMMAR: Using the progressiveRecognize is not used in the progressive. You say: I recognize that woman. ✗Don’t say: I am recognizing that woman. THESAURUSrecognize to know who someone is or what something is, especially because you have seen or heard them before 〔尤因以前见过或听过而〕认出I hadn’t seen her for ten years, but I recognized her immediately. 我十年没见她，但一下子就认出她了。Do you recognize this song? 你能听出这是哪首歌吗？identify to recognize someone or something and say who or what they are 认出，识别As they came closer, I was able to identify two of the group. 他们走近些了，我才认出这群人中的两个人。It’s delicious but I can’t quite identify the taste. 很好吃，但我辨不出是什么东西的味道。distinguish to recognize and understand the difference between two or more things or people 区分By this age, kids can usually distinguish between right and wrong. 到这个年龄，孩子一般能够辨明对错了。It’s often difficult to distinguish identical twins from each other. 同卵双胞胎往往很难分辨。make something/somebody out to be able to see or hear something or someone – used when it is very difficult to do this 〔勉强〕辨认出某事物/某人In the distance, I could just make out the outline of an island. 远远地，我仅能辨认出岛的轮廓。He whispered something but I couldn’t make out what it was. 他小声说了些什么，但我听不清。discern /dɪˈsɜːn $ -ɜːrn/ formal to notice or understand something by looking carefully or thinking about it carefully 〔仔细察看或思考后〕觉察，辨明I thought I discerned a faint gleam of hope in his eyes. 我想我看到他眼中有一丝希望。A number of differences can be discerned in the data for the three countries. 从这三个国家的数据中可以看出许多不同。know to recognize someone or something. Know is often used in everyday English instead of recognize 认出〔日常英语中常用know，而不用recognize〕How do you know that it is real gold? 你怎么看得出那是真金？I know him from somewhere. 我在哪儿见过他。I can’t remember his name, but I know his face. 我记不得他的名字，但我认得他的脸。can tell to be able to recognize someone or something 能够辨认I could tell that it was him by his voice. 听声音我就知道是他。Can you tell that it’s not real leather? 你能看出那不是真皮吗？It’s difficult to be able to tell them apart (=to recognize that they are different). 它们很难区分。→ See Verb tableExamples from the Corpus
recognize• Aaron was humming a tune I didn't recognize.• The campaign is aimed at helping doctors recognize abuse victims.• Public schools are not required to recognize any extracurricular student organizations.• Among these agents, salicylate therapy is the most commonly recognized cause of hypouricemia.• Carnegie heroes are recognized for trying to save lives while risking their own.• I recognized her from the movies, but she was much taller than I expected.• We hadn't seen each other in thirty years, but I recognized her right away.• The government recognized his bravery in the battle by awarding him the Military Cross.• British medical qualifications are recognized in many countries throughout the world.• I can't remember how the tune goes but I'll recognize it when I hear it.• Franklin is a recognized leader in her field.• That security guy never recognizes me. I always have to show him my ID.• The waiter recognized one of his customers as someone he went to school with.• It needs to be recognized that it is the surface of any street or pavement that provides its essential character.• It is time to recognize that San Francisco no longer is the center of the Bay Area.• They recognized that some of their objectives could be reached by administrative action without running the gauntlet of the legislative process.• The U.S. has not recognized the Cuban government since 1961.• There's no question that Feigl recognized the difficulty of the problem.• Papua New Guinea was the first country to recognize the new military regime in Fiji.• That intellectual heritage came from recognizing the power and truth of the body.• Her contribution to horticulture was recognized when a new rose was named after her.• I recognize you from somewhere -- don't you work at the bank?• Lisa! I'm sorry -- I didn't recognize you -- you've had your hair cut!recognize (that)• Behind her through the open door, Katherine saw a man she thought she recognized as the porter.• Mayne's prowess as an officer of rare quality was recognized by the almost unprecedented award of four DSOs.• They indicate to employers the skills of job applicants and provide workers with a widely recognized credential.• Consequently, those on the inside recognize each other as one of themselves.• Everyone recognized that I had more background and information in these matters.• Hudson recognized that she had to make a change in her lifestyle.• All governments recognize that the news media can substantially assist or damage their attempts to achieve their goals.• Each recognized the need for dialogue.• But in recognizing the role of one ancillary, we should not overlook others.be recognized as something• Such consultation was undertaken through a Great Council, from which evolved what was to be recognized as a parlement or Parliament.• One obvious answer is that its symptoms were too diverse to be recognized as a single disease.• By 1880 he was recognized as an international authority on alkali manufacture.• Certain signs are recognized as being associated with certain actions that follow the signs.• He was recognized as having a gift for languages.• But the form as a whole should be recognized as inimical to protestants, especially when pursued in the arena of politics.• Reading needs to be recognized as just one more part of your overall plan and pattern of tackling hearing loss.• Alvin Harper to be recognized as one of the best cornerbacks in the league.From Longman Business Dictionaryrecognizerec‧og‧nize /ˈrekəgnaɪz, ˈrekən-/ (also recognise British English) verb [transitive]1to know who a person is or what something is, or to know something about them as soon as you see them or hear their nameHow will investors recognize the bottom of the market when it comes?2to accept officially that an organization, government etc has legal or official authorityThe US refuses to recognize the country’s military government.3to accept and admit that something is trueThe plan simply fails to recognize the difficulty and the time required to increase production.4ACCOUNTING to show something at a particular amount, in a particular way etc in a company’s accountsThe company said it will recognize a pretax gain of about $23 million from the sale of the subsidiary.→ See Verb tableOrigin recognize (1400-1500) Old French reconoistre, from Latin recognoscere, from cognoscere “to know”rec·og·nize verb →n GRAMMAR1 →n GRAMMAR2
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rec‧og‧nize S1 W1
(also recognise British English) /ˈrekəɡnaɪz, ˈrekən-/ verb [transitive]
I didn’t recognize you in your uniform.
It was malaria, but Dr Lee hadn’t recognized the symptoms.
REGISTER
In everyday English, people often say that they know (that) it is someone or something rather than say they recognize them:
▪I knew it was her by the hat she was wearing.
2. to officially accept that an organization, government, document etc has legal or official authority:
British medical qualifications are recognized in Canada.
recognize something as something
The World Health Organization has recognized alcoholism as a disease since 1951.
3. to accept or admit that something is true
recognize (that)
One must recognise that homesickness is natural.
recognize what/how/who etc
It is important to recognize how little we know about this disease.
4. [usually in passive] if something is recognized by people, they realize that it is important or very good:
Alexander tried to get his work recognized by the medical profession.
be recognized as something
Lawrence’s novel was eventually recognized as a work of genius.
a recognized authority on Roman pottery
5. to officially and publicly thank someone for something they have done, by giving them a special honour:
He was recognized for having saved many lives.
—recognizable /ˈrekəɡnaɪzəbəl, -kən- ˌrekəɡˈnaɪ-/ adjective:
His face was instantly recognizable.
—recognizably adverb
▪ recognize to know who someone is or what something is, especially because you have seen or heard them before: I hadn’t seen her for ten years, but I recognized her immediately. | Do you recognize this song?
▪identify to recognize someone or something and say who or what they are: As they came closer, I was able to identify two of the group. | It’s delicious but I can’t quite identify the taste.
▪distinguish to recognize and understand the difference between two or more things or people: By this age, kids can usually distinguish between right and wrong. | It’s often difficult to distinguish identical twins from each other.
▪make something/somebody out to be able to see or hear something or someone – used when it is very difficult to do this: In the distance, I could just make out the outline of an island. | He whispered something but I couldn’t make out what it was.
▪discern /dɪˈsɜːn $ -ɜːrn/ formal to notice or understand something by looking carefully or thinking about it carefully: I thought I discerned a faint gleam of hope in his eyes. | A number of differences can be discerned in the data for the three countries.
▪know to recognize someone or something. Know is often used in everyday English instead of recognize: How do you know that it is real gold? | I know him from somewhere. | I can’t remember his name, but I know his face.
▪can tell to be able to recognize someone or something: I could tell that it was him by his voice. | Can you tell that it’s not real leather? | It’s difficult to be able to tell them apart (=to recognize that they are different).
rec‧og‧nize S1 W1
(also recognise British English) /ˈrekəɡnaɪz, ˈrekən-/ verb [transitive] Word Family: verb: recognize; noun: recognition; adverb: recognizably; adjective: recognizable ≠ unrecognizable
Date: 1400-1500
Language: Old French
Origin: reconoistre, from Latin recognoscere, from cognoscere 'to know'
1. [not in progressive] to know who someone is or what something is, because you have seen, heard, experienced, or learned about them in the past:Language: Old French
Origin: reconoistre, from Latin recognoscere, from cognoscere 'to know'
REGISTER
In everyday English, people often say that they know (that) it is someone or something rather than say they recognize them:
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2. to officially accept that an organization, government, document etc has legal or official authority:
recognize something as something
3. to accept or admit that something is true
recognize (that)
recognize what/how/who etc
4. [usually in passive] if something is recognized by people, they realize that it is important or very good:
be recognized as something
5. to officially and publicly thank someone for something they have done, by giving them a special honour:
—recognizable /ˈrekəɡnaɪzəbəl, -kən- ˌrekəɡˈnaɪ-/ adjective:
—recognizably adverb
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identify to be able to say who or what sb/sth is 指确认、认出、鉴定 ：◆ She was able to identify her attacker. 她认出了袭击她的人。 know to be able to say who or what sth is when you see or hear it because you have seen or heard it before 指能认出、能辨认出 NOTE Know is used especially to talk about sounds that seem familiar and when sb recognizes the quality or opportunity that sb/sth represents.* know 尤指认出熟悉的声音、辨别出人或事物所表现出的特质以及发现机会 ：◆ I couldn't see who was speaking, but I knew the voice. 我看不到谁在讲话，但我能辨别出声音。 ◆ She knows a bargain when she sees one. 她一看就知道有没有便宜可捡。 recognize to know who sb is or what sth is when you see or hear them/it, because you have seen or heard them/it before 指认识、认出、辨别出 ：◆ I recognized him as soon as he came in the room. 他一进屋我就认出了他。 name to say the name of sb/sth in order to show that you know who/what they are 指能说出…的名称、叫出…的名字 ：◆ The victim has not yet been named. 受害人的姓名仍未得知。 make sb/sth out to manage to see or hear sb/sth that is not very clear 指看清、听清、分清、辨认清楚 ：◆ I could just make out a figure in the darkness. 黑暗中我只看出了一个人的轮廓。
Patterns
to identify/know/recognize sb/sth by sthto identify/recognize/name sb/sth as sb/sthto identify/know/recognize/make out who/what/how… to easily/barely/just identify/recognize/make out sb/sth
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