recognize
recognise, v (not usedin the continuous tenses 不用於進行時態)
1 [Tn, Tn.pr]~ sb/sth (by sth) be able to identify (sb/sth that one has seen, heard, etc before); know sb/sth again 認出或識別某人[某事物]
recognize a tune, an old friend, a signal 聽出一首聽過的曲子、 認出一個老朋友、 識別一個熟悉的信號
I recognized her by her red hat. 我根據她的紅色帽子認出了她.
2 [Tn, Cn.n/a, Cn.t]
~ sb/sth (as sth) be willing to accept sb/sth as valid or genuine; approve 承認某人[某事物]有效或屬實; 認可
recognized (ie qualified or official) instructors, schools, charities 獲得承認的教員、 學校、 慈善團體
recognize sb's claim to ownership 承認某人提出的所有權要求 *(fml 文) Britain has recognized (ie established diplomaticrelations with) the new regime. 英國已承認了這個新政權.
Everyone recognized him to be the lawful heir/as the lawful heir. 大家都承認他為合法繼承人.
3 [Tn, Tf] be prepared to admit or be aware of (sth); realize 承認或認清(某事物); 認識到
He recognized his lack of qualifications/that he was not qualified for the post. 他承認自己不夠條件[沒有資格]擔任那個職務.
4 [Tn] show gratitude or appreciation of (sb's ability, service, etc) by giving him an honour or reward 給予某人以榮譽或獎勵以對(其能力、 貢獻等)表示感激或賞識
The firm recognized Tom's outstanding work by giving him an extra bonus. 公司發給湯姆一筆額外獎金以表彰他工作出色.
His services to the State were recognized, eg by a knighthood. 他對國家的貢獻獲得了獎賞(如被封為爵士).
?? 擴展釋義
*['rek?gnaiz]vt. 認出, 認可, 承認, 公認, 識別, 賞識vi. 承認, 具結【經】 承認, 確定, 確認相關詞組: recognize A as B