acknowledge/?k?n?l?d?/vt.承認(權(quán)威、地位)；承認(屬實)；(公開)感謝

一、單詞記憶

這個單詞是由兩部分組成的，前面的ac就相當于ad，表示to，“去”的意思，后面的knowledge是知識的意思，這里引申為“知道”的意思。這兩部分合在一起，acknowledge的意思就是告訴別人我知道了，所以是“承認”的意思。

二、單詞用法

1.acknowledge+n./代詞：承認…

She refuses to acknowledge the need for reform.

她拒不承認改革的必要性。

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2.acknowledge that…：承認…

I did not acknowledge that he had done anything wrong.

我沒有承認他犯了什么錯。

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3.It is generally acknowledged that…：大家公認…

[鞏固練習(xí)]翻譯句子

人們普遍認為豐富的想象力可以在很大程度上彌補材料的缺乏。

It is generally acknowledged that rich imagination can to a great extent make up for a lack of materials.

4.acknowledge doing sth./having done sth.：承認做過

He acknowledged breaking into the garden.

他承認自己闖入了花園。

[鞏固練習(xí)]語法填空

They acknowledged _______(defeat) by us at last.

答案：being defeated/having been defeated

句意：他們終于承認被我們打敗了。

5.acknowledge sb./sth. as/to be…：承認某人/某物是…

He is widely acknowledged as the best player in the world.

普遍認為他是世界最佳球員。

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6.acknowledge sth.：感謝…

I gratefully acknowledge financial support from several local businesses.

我對本地幾家企業(yè)的資助表示感謝。

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三、拓展

acknowledgement/?k?n?l?d?m?nt/n.承認；感謝

in acknowledgement of：表示對…的感謝

The flowers were a small acknowledgement of your kindness.

這些花聊表謝意，感謝你的好心幫助。

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