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recognition

UK //ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃ(ə)n//US //ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃ(ə)n//

词源

源自拉丁语 recognitionem(认出),由 re-(再次) + cognoscere(知道)构成,15世纪通过法语 reconnaissance 进入英语。

noun

❶ 认出或识别某人或某物的能力或行为,通常基于之前的知识或经验。

“She stared at the photograph but there was no recognition in her eyes.”

(她盯着照片看,但眼神里没有任何认出对方的意思。)

“The new software allows for instant face recognition in crowded places.”

(这款新软件可以在拥挤场所实现即时人脸识别。)

❶ 对某人成就或品质的正式认可,常表现为奖励、荣誉或公开赞扬。

“The Nobel Prize is the highest recognition for scientific achievement.”

(诺贝尔奖是对科学成就的最高认可。)

“Her years of volunteer work finally received public recognition at the awards ceremony.”

(她多年的志愿工作终于在颁奖典礼上获得了公众认可。)

同义词:identification, acknowledgment, appreciation, credit, validation

常见短语

beyond recognition — 形容事物变化大到无法辨认原来的样子,可用于物理变化或抽象改变。

“After the renovation, the old house was changed beyond recognition.”

(翻修后,老房子变得完全认不出来了。)

in recognition of — 正式表达为了表彰或感谢某人某事的固定搭配,多用于颁奖或纪念场合。

“The scholarship was established in recognition of Professor Lee's contributions.”

(设立这项奖学金是为了表彰李教授的贡献。)