acknowledged

• 指某人或某事物被广泛承认、认可或接受，尤其用于形容经验、能力或地位受到公认。

Describes someone or something that is widely recognized or accepted, especially for expertise or quality.

1. Recognized as valid or trueB2formal

   Accepted or admitted as being true, valid, or important.

   公认的

   • He is an acknowledged expert in the field of genetics.
   • The company is an acknowledged leader in renewable energy.
   • Her contribution to the project was widely acknowledged.

   同义词acceptedconfirmedgrantedrecognizedvalidated

   反义词dismisseddisputedignoredrejectedunacknowledged

2. B2formal

   Openly admitted or confessed, often regarding a fact or fault.

   被承认的

   • The acknowledged mistake was corrected immediately.
   • His acknowledged guilt led to a reduced sentence.
   • The acknowledged failure of the policy prompted a review.

   同义词avoweddisclosedgranted

• 表示承认、认可或确认某事的存在、真实性或正确性的动词。

A verb used to indicate the act of accepting, recognizing, or admitting the existence, truth, or validity of something.

1. Admit or acceptB2formal

   To accept or admit the existence, truth, or reality of something.

   承认

   • He acknowledged his mistake during the meeting.
   • She acknowledged that she was wrong about the facts.
   • The company acknowledged the receipt of the complaint.

   同义词acceptadmitallowavowconcedeconfessgrantrecognize

   反义词contradictdenydisavowdisclaimdisowndisputerefuterejectrepudiate

2. Recognize or greetB1formal

   To show that you have noticed someone or something, often by a gesture or greeting.

   打招呼

   • She acknowledged him with a nod as he passed by.
   • He acknowledged the audience before starting his speech.
   • The teacher acknowledged the student's raised hand.

   同义词addressgreethailnoticerecognizesalute

   反义词disregardignoreneglectoverlooksnub

3. Express gratitudeB2formal

   To publicly express thanks or appreciation for someone's contribution or help.

   表示感谢

   • The author acknowledged her editor in the preface.
   • He acknowledged the support of his family in his award speech.
   • The organization acknowledged the volunteers' hard work.

   同义词appreciatecreditrecognizethank