accepted

• 指被普遍认为真实、有效或令人满意的；也表示得到正式认可或批准的。

Describes something that is generally believed or agreed to be true, valid, or satisfactory.

1. Generally approved or recognizedB1formal

   Widely believed or agreed upon as true, valid, or correct.

   公认的

   • It is an accepted fact that smoking is harmful to health.
   • The theory is now accepted by most scientists.
   • This is the accepted way to solve the problem.

   同义词acknowledgedapprovedconventionalestablishedorthodoxprevailingreceivedrecognizedsanctionedstandardundisputeduniversalunquestioned

   反义词contesteddisputedrejectedunaccepted

2. Received or taken willinglyB1formal

   Something that has been received or taken as satisfactory.

   被接受的

   • The accepted offer was for $500,000.
   • Her application was accepted by the university.
   • The accepted proposal will be implemented next month.

   同义词acknowledgedadoptedapprovedreceivedrecognized

   反义词rejected

• 表示接受、同意或承认某事物的动词。用于获得被提供的事物、对建议表示同意，或认可某一情况。

A verb used to indicate the act of receiving something offered, agreeing to a proposal, or acknowledging a situation.

1. Receive willinglyA2formal

   To take something that is offered or given to you.

   接受

   • She accepted the gift with a smile.
   • He accepted the job offer immediately.
   • They accepted the invitation to the party.

   同义词embraceobtainreceivetakewelcome

   反义词declinedenyrefusereject

2. Agree to a proposalA2formal

   To say yes to an offer, request, or suggestion.

   接受

   • The committee accepted the proposal unanimously.
   • I accept your terms and conditions.
   • She accepted his apology gracefully.

   同义词accedeagreeapproveassentconcurconsent

   反义词declinedenyrefuserejectspurnturn down

3. Believe or acknowledgeB1formal

   To admit that something is true or valid.

   承认

   • He accepted the fact that he was wrong.
   • Scientists accept the theory of evolution.
   • She finally accepted the reality of the situation.

   同义词acknowledgeadmitallowbelieveconcedegrantrecognize

   反义词challengedenydisbelievedisputequestionrefutereject

4. Tolerate or endureB2formal

   To accept a difficult or unpleasant situation without complaining.

   接受

   • She accepted the loss of her job with dignity.
   • He learned to accept his limitations.
   • They accepted the long hours as part of the job.

   同义词abidebearbrookendurestandstomachswallowtaketolerate

   反义词defyopposeprotestrefuserejectresist