| 单词 | recognize |
| 释义 | recognize —recognize (UK USUALLY recognise) /ˈrek.əɡ.naɪz/ verb (ACCEPT) ↑Verb Endings for recognize B2 [T] to accept that something is legal, true, or important: » The international community has refused to recognize (= officially accept the existence of) the newly independent nation state.» [+ (that)] He sadly recognized (that) he would die childless.» You must recognize the seriousness of the problems we are facing.Thesaurus+: ↑BelievingThesaurus+: ↑Accepting and agreeing , ↑Accepting and agreeing reluctantly , ↑Approving and approvalC1 [T often passive] If a person's achievements are recognized, official approval is shown for them: » The prime minister recognized her services to her country by awarding her an MBE.Thesaurus+: ↑Praising and applauding , ↑Exaggerating and playing down• • • Extra Examples:» The country has de facto independence now, and it will soon be recognized de jure by the world's governments.» His pre-eminence in his subject is internationally recognized.» We need to recognize that we are now living in a plural society.» Alcoholics often have to hit rock bottom before they recognize that they have a problem.» Steiner was recognized as an original if unorthodox thinker.verb [T] (KNOW) ↑Verb Endings for recognize ► B1 to know someone or something because you have seen, heard, or experienced them before: » I hadn't seen her for 20 years, but I recognized her immediately.» Do you recognize this song?» Doctors are trained to recognize the symptoms of different diseases.Thesaurus+: ↑Knowing and learningWord Builder:–Nouns: recognition–Adjectives: recognizable–Verbs: recognize–Adverbs: recognizably• • • Extra Examples:» He put on a large hat and glasses as a disguise and hoped no one would recognize him.» His red hair and short stature made him easy to recognize.» As we drew alongside the black car, I suddenly recognized my ex-boyfriend at the wheel.» Many distant relatives, most of whom I hardly recognized, turned up for my brother's wedding.» He'd completely changed - I didn't recognize him. |
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