recognize

1. V-T If you recognize someone or something, you know who that person is or what that thing is. 认出[no cont]

The receptionist recognized him at once. 那名接待员马上认出了他。

2. V-T If someone says that they recognize something, they acknowledge that it exists or that it is true. 承认[no cont]

I recognize my own shortcomings. 我承认我自己的那些缺点。

3. V-T If people or organizations recognize something as valid, they officially accept it or approve of it. 承认; 赞成

Many doctors recognize homeopathy as a legitimate form of medicine. 许多医生承认顺势疗法是一种合理的医疗形式。

France is on the point of recognizing the independence of the Baltic States. 法国即将承认波罗的海各国的独立。

4. V-T When people recognize the work that someone has done, they show their appreciation of it, often by giving that person an award of some kind. 赏识; 表彰

The army recognized him as an outstandingly able engineer. 军队称赞他为杰出能干的工程师。