acknowledge
verb
[reporting verb]accept or admit the existence or truth of
接受，承认…的存在（或真实性）
[with obj.]the plight of the refugees was acknowledged by the authorities.
难民的困境为当局所承认。
[with clause]the government acknowledged that the tax was unfair.
政府承认这项税收不公允。
[with direct speech]‘That's true,’ she acknowledged.
“对了，”她承认道。[with obj.](of a body of opinion) recognize the fact or importance or quality of
（舆论团体）公认…的事实（或重要性、性质）
the art world has begun to acknowledge his genius.
艺术界开始承认他的天才了。
[with obj. and infinitive]he's generally acknowledged to be the game's finest coach.
他被公认为是这个运动项目最好的教练。
■express or display gratitude for or appreciation of
对…表示感谢，欣赏
he received a letter acknowledging his services.
他收到了肯定他的服务的感谢信。
■accept the validity or legitimacy of
接受，确认…的有效性（或合法性）
Henry acknowledged Richard as his heir.
亨利确认理查德为他的继承人。[with obj.]show that one has noticed or recognized (someone) by making a gesture or greeting
（做手势或打招呼以示）答理，理会
she refused to acknowledge my presence.
她拒不理会我的存在。
■confirm (receipt of something)
确认（收讫某物）
派生acknowledgeable
adjective
语源late 15th cent.: from the obsolete Middle English verb knowledge, influenced by obsolete acknow 'acknowledge, confess'