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acknowledged

UK //əkˈnɒlɪdʒd//US //əkˈnɑːlɪdʒd//

词源

源自中古英语 'aknowen',来自古英语 'oncnāwan'(承认,认识),由 'on-'(加强意义)和 'cnāwan'(知道)组成。

adjective

❶ 被公认的,得到普遍认可的。指某人或某事物因其成就、地位或品质而被广泛接受或承认。

“She is an acknowledged expert in ancient history.”

(她是公认的古代史专家。)

“His contribution to the field is widely acknowledged.”

(他在该领域的贡献得到了广泛认可。)

同义词:recognized, accepted, established

verb

❶ 承认,确认收到(信件、信息等)。表示已经注意到或接受了某事物。

“He acknowledged receiving the package.”

(他确认收到了包裹。)

“Please acknowledge this email to confirm your attendance.”

(请回复这封邮件确认您的出席。)

同义词:admit, accept, recognize

常见短语

acknowledged as — 被公认为,表示某人或某事物因其特质或成就而被广泛认可。

“He is acknowledged as one of the greatest scientists of our time.”

(他被公认为我们这个时代最伟大的科学家之一。)