词典释义：
[reporting verb]accept or admit the existence or truth of
接受，承认…的存在（或真实性）
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[with obj.]
the plight of the refugees was acknowledged by the authorities 难民的困境为当局所承认
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[with clause]
the government acknowledged that the tax was unfair 政府承认这项税收不公允
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[with direct speech]
‘That's true,’ she acknowledged. “那是真的，”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）
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the art world has begun to acknowledge his genius 艺术界开始承认他的天才了
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[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（或欣赏）
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he received a letter acknowledging his services .他收到了一封信，对他的服务表示感谢。
accept the validity or legitimacy of
接受，确认…的有效性（或合法性）
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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
（用手势或打招呼）答理，理会
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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）。
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acknowledgev.接受；承认…的存在；公认…的事实；答理；理会；对…表示感谢；确认…的有效性；确认
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knowledgen.知识；学识；学问；了解；熟悉；专门知识；认识；认知；计算机系统存储的信息
"late 15th cent.: from the obsolete Middle English verb
