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acknowledges

UK //əkˈnɒlɪdʒɪz//US //əkˈnɑːlɪdʒɪz//

词源

源自中古英语 'aknowen'(承认),结合前缀 'a-'(表示方向)和 'know'(知道),最终源于古英语 'oncnāwan'。

verb

❶ 承认或认可某事的存在、真实性或有效性,通常带有正式或公开的意味。

“The company acknowledges the mistake in their report.”

(公司承认了报告中的错误。)

“She acknowledges receiving the package yesterday.”

(她确认昨天收到了包裹。)

❶ 对收到的信件、信息或礼物等作出回应,表示已收到或注意到。

“Please acknowledge receipt of this email.”

(请确认收到这封邮件。)

“She acknowledged the gift with a thank-you note.”

(她通过感谢信确认收到了礼物。)

同义词:admits, recognizes, accepts, confirms, responds to

常见短语

acknowledge receipt — 正式确认已收到某物,常用于商务或法律场合。

“Please sign this form to acknowledge receipt of the documents.”

(请签署这份表格以确认收到文件。)