acknowledge

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acknowledge — 動詞

  • acknowledgepresent simple I / you / we / they
  • acknowledgeshe / she / it
  • acknowledgedpast simple
  • acknowledging-ing form

1. to admit, often unwillingly, that a fact or situation is real, or that a person

1.動詞及物C1
釋義

承認；認可

承認某事屬實或某人具備某種地位

to admit, often unwillingly, that a fact or situation is real, or that a person or thing genuinely holds a certain quality or position.

例句

Dr. Patel acknowledged that her first study had several weak points.

Patel 博士承認她的第一份研究有幾個明顯的弱點。

acknowledge + that-clause for admitting a fact

The minister finally acknowledged making mistakes during the budget talks.

部長最後承認自己在預算協商中犯了錯。

acknowledge + -ing form

常見搭配
  • acknowledge a mistake
  • publicly acknowledge
  • widely acknowledged as
  • acknowledge the existence of
同義詞
  • admit

    more everyday; usually about something you did wrong

  • concede

    formal; suggests giving in after argument

  • recognize

    neutral; often about status or quality rather than guilt

反義詞
  • deny

    say something is not true

  • dispute

    argue against; reject the claim

文法句型

acknowledge + that-clause

acknowledge + -ing

acknowledge + obj + to be

用法筆記

Subject is often a person, group, or report giving a reluctant or formal admission. Distinguish from sense 2: this sense is about agreeing with a fact or status, not confirming arrival of a letter or parcel.

常見錯誤

He acknowledged about his mistake.
He acknowledged his mistake.
no preposition before the direct object.
She acknowledged to make a mistake.
She acknowledged making a mistake.
use the -ing form, not a bare to-infinitive.

2. to write back or otherwise reply, usually in business, to confirm that a letter,

2.動詞及物C1
釋義

確認收到

回覆對方表示信件、款項已送達

to write back or otherwise reply, usually in business, to confirm that a letter, email, payment, or item has reached you.

例句

Please acknowledge this email so I know my application arrived safely.

請回覆這封電子郵件，讓我確定我的申請有順利寄達。

acknowledge + email for confirming arrival

The bank acknowledged receipt of the wire transfer within an hour.

銀行在一個小時內就確認收到那筆電匯款項。

fixed phrase: acknowledge receipt of

常見搭配
  • acknowledge receipt of
  • acknowledge an email
  • acknowledge a letter
  • acknowledge a payment
同義詞
  • confirm

    general word for saying something is true or has arrived

  • answer

    everyday; reply in any form, not always formal

反義詞

文法句型

acknowledge + noun (letter/email/payment)

acknowledge receipt of

用法筆記

Frequently used in business letters and emails; often paired with the noun 'receipt' or with documents (letter, email, invoice). Subject is usually the receiver, not the sender.

常見錯誤

I acknowledged for your letter.
I acknowledged your letter.
no preposition; the letter is the direct object.
They acknowledged the receipt the parcel.
They acknowledged receipt of the parcel.
use 'receipt of' before the item.

3. to use a quick silent gesture, such as a nod, smile, or wave, to let a person kn

3.動詞及物C1
釋義

打招呼；示意

用點頭、微笑等動作表示看到對方

to use a quick silent gesture, such as a nod, smile, or wave, to let a person know you can see them.

例句

Una walked past me without even acknowledging me.

Una 從我身邊走過，連看都沒看我一眼。

acknowledge + person, basic pattern

The professor acknowledged the late students with a small nod.

教授對遲到的學生微微點了點頭示意。

acknowledge + person + with a nod

常見搭配
  • acknowledge with a nod
  • acknowledge with a smile
  • barely acknowledge
  • acknowledge the audience
同義詞
  • greet

    broader; can include words, not only gestures

  • notice

    weaker; just to see, without showing a reaction

反義詞
  • ignore

    deliberately not show that you have seen the person

  • snub

    rude refusal to greet someone you know

文法句型

acknowledge + person

acknowledge + person + with a nod/smile/wave

用法筆記

Object must be a person or group of people. The gesture itself is small and silent; if you say something, use 'greet' or 'say hello to' instead.

常見錯誤

He acknowledged at his teacher.
He acknowledged his teacher.
no preposition before the person.
She acknowledged him by saying loud hello.
She greeted him with a loud hello.
use 'greet' for a spoken hello, not 'acknowledge'.

4. to say in public, often in a speech or book, that you are grateful to someone fo

4.動詞及物C1
釋義

致謝；致意

公開表達對協助者的感謝

to say in public, often in a speech or book, that you are grateful to someone for help, support, or a useful contribution.

例句

The author acknowledged her editor in the first pages of the novel.

作者在小說的前幾頁向她的編輯致謝。

acknowledge + person in formal writing

In her speech, the mayor acknowledged the firefighters for saving several homes.

市長在演講中感謝消防員救下了好幾棟住家。

acknowledge + person + for + noun

常見搭配
  • acknowledge the support of
  • acknowledge the help of
  • publicly acknowledge
  • acknowledge a contribution
同義詞
  • thank

    more direct and personal; everyday register

  • credit

    give recognition, often for an idea or work

反義詞
  • overlook

    fail to mention someone's contribution

文法句型

acknowledge + help/support/contribution

acknowledge + person + for + noun

用法筆記

Object is normally help, support, contribution, or the person who provided them. Common in academic prefaces, awards speeches, and formal reports; rare in casual conversation.

常見錯誤

I want to acknowledge to my parents in this speech.
I want to acknowledge my parents in this speech.
the person is a direct object, no 'to'.
She acknowledged thanks for his help.
She thanked him for his help.' or 'She acknowledged his help.
don't combine 'acknowledge' with 'thanks'.

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常用片語

  • acknowledge receipt of
  • widely acknowledged as
  • publicly acknowledge
  • fail to acknowledge

介系詞搭配

  • acknowledge as
  • acknowledge for
  • acknowledge with