recognise

• 用于表示根据以往经验识别某人或某物的动作，或表示承认某事物的存在、真实性或合法性的动词。

A verb used to indicate the act of identifying someone or something from previous encounters, or acknowledging the existence, validity, or legality of something.

1. Show approval or appreciationB2formal

   To acknowledge someone's achievements, qualities, or contributions with approval or praise.

   认可

   • The company recognized her outstanding performance with a bonus.
   • His efforts were recognized by the entire team.
   • The award ceremony recognized volunteers for their dedication.

   同义词acclaimacknowledgeapplaudappreciatecelebratecommendcredithonorpraisesalute

   反义词condemndenydisregardignoreoverlook

2. Grant credentials toB2formal

   To officially accept or certify someone as having a particular status or qualification.

   认可

   • The university recognized his prior learning and granted him credits.
   • The board recognized her as a certified professional.
   • The government recognized the new school as an official institution.

   同义词accreditapproveauthorizecertifylicense

   反义词discreditdisqualifyreject

3. Detect with the sensesB1formal

   To identify or become aware of something through sight, hearing, smell, or other senses.

   识别

   • She recognized the smell of fresh coffee from the kitchen.
   • He recognized the sound of his friend's voice in the crowd.
   • I recognized the taste of cinnamon in the cake.

   同义词detectdiscerndistinguishidentifymake outnoticeperceivespot

4. Express greetings upon meeting someoneA2informal

   To show that you know someone when you meet them, often by saying hello or nodding.

   认出

   • She recognized him from across the room and waved.
   • He recognized his neighbor and smiled warmly.
   • They recognized each other at the party and started talking.

   同义词acknowledgegreethailsalute

5. Express obligation, thanks, or gratitudeB2formal

   To acknowledge a debt, favor, or kindness received, often by expressing thanks.

   表示感谢

   • I recognize the help you gave me during the project.
   • She recognized his support in her speech.
   • The letter recognized the contributions of all donors.

   同义词acknowledgeappreciatethank

6. Be fully aware or cognizant ofB2formal

   To understand or realize something clearly and completely.

   意识到

   • He recognized the risks involved in the investment.
   • She recognized the importance of early education.
   • They recognized that changes were necessary.

   同义词appreciateapprehenddiscerngraspperceiverealizeseeunderstand

   反义词disregardignoremissmisunderstandoverlook

7. Perceive to be the sameA2formal

   To identify someone or something as having been seen, known, or experienced before.

   认出

   • I recognized her face from the photo.
   • He recognized the song playing on the radio.
   • She recognized the handwriting on the envelope.

   同义词detectdiscernidentifyknowplacerecallrememberspot

8. Accept someone's power or authorityB2formal

   To acknowledge someone's position, status, or right to lead or decide.

   承认

   • The rebels refused to recognize the new government.
   • The court recognized his authority as executor of the will.
   • They recognized her as the rightful leader of the group.

   同义词acceptacknowledgeadmitallowapproveconcedeendorsegrant

   反义词denydisavowdisownrejectrepudiate