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acknowledging

UK //əkˈnɒlɪdʒɪŋ//US //əkˈnɑːlɪdʒɪŋ//

词源

源自中古英语 'aknowen'(承认),结合古英语 'oncnāwan'(了解),最终来自原始日耳曼语词根 *kunnan(知道)。

verb

❶ 表示承认或认可某事的存在或真实性,常用于正式场合或表达对他人贡献的认可。

“She sent a letter acknowledging receipt of the package.”

(她寄了一封信,确认收到了包裹。)

“The company issued a statement acknowledging the mistake.”

(公司发布声明,承认了错误。)

同义词:admitting, recognizing, accepting

常见短语

acknowledging receipt — 正式确认收到某物,常用于商务信函或法律文件中。

“Please sign this form acknowledging receipt of the documents.”

(请签署这份表格以确认收到文件。)