| 单词 | acknowledge |
| 释义 | acknowledge (æknɒlɪdʒ ) Word forms: acknowledges , acknowledging , acknowledged 1. verb If you acknowledge a fact or a situation, you accept or admit that it is true or that it exists. [formal] We have to acknowledge that something is wrong with the system. [VERB that] Belatedly, the government has acknowledged the problem. [VERB noun] There is an acknowledged risk of lung cancer from radon. [VERB-ed] 2. verb If someone's achievements, status, or qualities are acknowledged, they are known about and recognized by a lot of people, or by a particular group of people. He is also acknowledged as an excellent goal-keeper. [be VERB-ed + as] Some of the clergy refused to acknowledge the new king's legitimacy. [VERB noun] Synonyms: recognize, know, see, accept 3. verb If you acknowledge a message or letter, you write to the person who sent it in order to say that you have received it. The army sent me a postcard acknowledging my request. [VERB noun] Synonyms: reply to, answer, notice, recognize 4. verb If you acknowledge someone, for example by moving your head or smiling, you show that you have seen and recognized them. He saw her but refused to even acknowledge her. [VERB noun] Synonyms: greet, address, notice, recognize 5. verb If you acknowledge someone's applause, compliments, or kindness you make a gesture in order to thank them or show your appreciation. Doran stuck his head out of the window to acknowledge the cheering. [VERB noun] She never even acknowledged the man who opened the door for her. [VERB noun] He acknowledged the applause with a small bow. [VERB noun with noun] Collocations: acknowledge a debt I wanted to acknowledge my debt and dedication to my friend and hopefully share something with those who care, to still care ... for each other. The Sun Other boatbuilders in the area acknowledge a debt to him. Times, Sunday Times The modern good life may look very different, but smallholders still acknowledge the debt they owe to the show. Times, Sunday Times He has ruled out a lawsuit, insisting only that the honourable gesture would be for the rock troubadour to acknowledge his debt on future releases of the album. Globe and Mail He acknowledges the debt to his friend, whose loss he says he feels every day. Times, Sunday Times These responses acknowledge the difficulty of the situation, and they let the person tell you what he or she needs. Christianity Today We must find a way to acknowledge the difficulty and not make light of it with a response like this. Christianity Today It's good to acknowledge this difficulty. Christianity Today He acknowledged the difficulties of fighting his own people, but said 'no state can afford a parallel system of governance and militias'. Times, Sunday Times He did, though, in later years acknowledge the difficulties that arose from doing nothing. Times, Sunday Times The military did not acknowledge the failure. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The report acknowledges the failures of government health policy over the past 15 years and concedes that the level of service has declined. ST The last to acknowledge the failures of deregulated finance capitalism are the first to proselytise on its pivotal role for the future. Times, Sunday Times It would be better to acknowledge the failures, take corrective measures, and move on. Outlook India Ultimately he acknowledges his failure, as physicians, scientists, theologians and psychologists have failed for centuries before him, to pin down the answer to the fundamental question: why do we cry? Times, Sunday Times He needs to acknowledge the flaws. Times, Sunday Times Spoilt and self-pitying, he acknowledged his flaws and set about creating a new, improved persona. Times, Sunday Times He acknowledged some flaws but said that they were not likely to jeopardize the credibility of the electoral process. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 To stand a chance of winning, the team and supporters need to acknowledge his mistake and move on. The Sun The teacher in question, presumably, would now acknowledge his mistake. Times, Sunday Times Where they acknowledge their mistake, they should be helped, in order that they in turn can help to prevent others from making the same one. Times, Sunday Times It was as if to acknowledge my mistake of not publicly putting a fullstop to my family. The Sun Your letters were courteous, clear, fully detailed and very ready, once you were in receipt of the facts, to acknowledge your mistake. Times, Sunday Times His comments are expected to spark alarm as other governments have quietly begun to acknowledge the possibility that the worst may not be over. Times, Sunday Times They are all avoidable, if only banks would acknowledge the possibility of a problem and put some effort into solving it. Times, Sunday Times Some experts acknowledge the possibility of a false positive result but several studies indicate that the chances of this occurring are less than one in 100,000. Times, Sunday Times Currently, psychologists do not accept storm and stress as universal, but do acknowledge the possibility in brief passing. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Financial regulators yesterday acknowledged the possibility of unemployment rising by another 1.5 million and the average house price halving to only 93,000. Times, Sunday Times Acknowledging the errors and apologising for them will allow the party to move forward. Times, Sunday Times Perhaps the best outcome would have been for the offer to be made - thereby acknowledging the error - and for that offer to be declined? Times, Sunday Times Those two fronted up this week and acknowledged their errors. Times, Sunday Times For anyone who has ever struggled to get an older person to acknowledge their errors, a study has suggested that there might be a biological explanation. Times, Sunday Times After a contentious debate, the agency acknowledged the error and corrected the report. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Some of the most stirring moments have occurred when individuals or teams have refused to acknowledge defeat. Times, Sunday Times He stressed the importance of having a peaceful atmosphere and said that the losing side must be prepared to acknowledge defeat. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Yet for a speech acknowledging defeat, it was combative, unapologetic and pugnacious. Times, Sunday Times They never directly acknowledge defeats and sometimes claim victories that were actually won by ancestors or predecessors. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Conveyancing firms should acknowledge receipt of your complaint within two to seven days, and set out timescales for resolving it. Times,Sunday Times The servicer must acknowledge receipt of the request within 5 business days. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Responses may simply acknowledge receipt of the request or give other information regarding its processing. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The defendant will often sign on the back page of the process to acknowledge receipt thereof. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It means that the served party agrees to voluntarily acknowledge receipt of the complaint or petition without the need to engage a process server. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 So in evaluating what did not change in audience response to character, we need to acknowledge the complexity of what did change directorially. The Times Literary Supplement The truly reasonable right should acknowledge the complexity of the problems and the subtlety of the new tactics. Times, Sunday Times It simply acknowledges the complexities of urban life, with all the compromises and collusions that involves. Globe and Mail Yet you have to acknowledge the contribution of both teams. Times, Sunday Times It's also important to acknowledge their contribution and preserve their dignity. Times,Sunday Times Let us acknowledge the contribution of the many, and honour the few heroes. Times, Sunday Times Ministers rarely acknowledge the contribution of an opposing party. Times, Sunday Times On the other hand, to acknowledge their contribution to our security and remember the sacrifice that many of their members make in time of war would be appropriate. Times, Sunday Times Prem chiefs understand and acknowledge the importance of returning as part of a united front. The Sun Board members acknowledge the importance of branding but their annual reports suggest they do not consider it a priority, she said. Times, Sunday Times They do, however, acknowledge the importance of not covering up all the time. Times, Sunday Times Although the intelligence agencies acknowledge the importance of international research, which attracts £1.39bn a year of foreign funding for universities, they fear it puts academia at risk. Times,Sunday Times I see shine theory as an encouragement to identify the potential in people around you; cheer them on; and make a point to acknowledge the importance of your partnership. Christianity Today Police chiefs acknowledge the limitations of crime figures that fail to record information on many offences, particularly online fraud, which has soared in recent years. Times, Sunday Times But we should acknowledge the limitations of the former and the usefulness of the latter. Times, Sunday Times He acknowledges the limitations of his work, and suggests further lines of enquiry for future researchers. The Times Literary Supplement But you can't help someone who won't acknowledge his need of help. Christianity Today Five-star resorts, on the other hand, now acknowledge the need to provide a sense of place. Times, Sunday Times Other pastors have used such interests as hunting, fishing, backpacking, woodworking, or photography to build relationships with those who won't acknowledge their need. Christianity Today I can acknowledge the need for massive reforms. The Sun Culturally are they happy to acknowledge the need for co-operation and interdependence (and government) as much as individual vigour? Times, Sunday Times This was seen as evidence of visual dominance because participants failed to acknowledge the presence of the auditory stimulus in most bimodal trials. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Here he was noted for his argumentative style, and in one episode he declined to acknowledge the presence of the other panellists. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 A circle of old men sit together, none acknowledging the presence of the others. Times, Sunday Times The men nod their approval, acknowledging the presence of an alpha male in their midst. Times, Sunday Times The actors often acknowledged the presence of the audience, sometimes even interacting with them. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Rather, we must acknowledge the responsibilities of his office. Christianity Today Others have acknowledged their responsibilities. Times, Sunday Times It also raises more serious questions about how we regulate global tech giants, which seem unable and unwilling to acknowledge their responsibilities to anyone other than their shareholders. Times, Sunday Times We need to acknowledge the role of each of the sectors but seek a solution to correct the shortcomings. ST Development campaigners, of all people, should acknowledge the role of capitalism in economic progress. Times, Sunday Times Few even acknowledge the role of parenting in social mobility. Times,Sunday Times But, to justify putting such a tale between hard covers, the author should more generously acknowledge the role of state surveillance in protecting us from harm. Times, Sunday Times The award panel said it wanted to acknowledge the role of ordinary citizens, especially in scenarios in which professional reporters are restricted. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 If he has any sense, he will acknowledge the validity of the criticism. Times, Sunday Times The struck combatant either verbally acknowledges the validity of a blow or acts it out, depending on the type of bout. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Rather, transpartisanship acknowledges the validity of truths across a range of political perspectives and seeks to synthesize them into an inclusive, pragmatic container beyond typical political dualities. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Even the sector's most ardent critics acknowledge that such a global liquidity freeze had never been seen before. Times, Sunday Times Though some critics acknowledge that some historical techniques were not always gentle, they point out that gentle techniques have always existed as well. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 These critics acknowledge that most people seek romantic advice, but argue that professional romantic coaching differs from amateur advice in scope and context. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Translations: Chinese: 承认 事实或情况 Japanese: 受け入れる |
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