acknowledgements
acknowledgements — 名詞
1. the act of openly stating or showing that you accept a fact, especially an unple
承認
接受某事為真實或正確
the act of openly stating or showing that you accept a fact, especially an unpleasant one, as being true or real.
Rania's acknowledgement that she had made a mistake helped the team move forward with a better plan.
Rania 承認自己犯了錯，幫助團隊制定出更好的計畫。
acknowledgement + that-clause for accepting fault
The company issued a public acknowledgement that the product had a serious safety problem.
該公司公開承認產品存在嚴重的安全問題。
public acknowledgement + that-clause
Kasia nodded in acknowledgement of the criticism and promised to improve her work.
Kasia 點了點頭，表示接受批評，並承諾會改善自己的工作。
The politician's refusal to make any acknowledgement of the error damaged public trust.
那位政治人物拒絕承認錯誤，損害了公眾信任。
A simple acknowledgement that the problem exists is the first step toward solving it.
單純承認問題的存在，就是解決它的第一步。
- admission
stronger focus on accepting something negative or shameful
- confession
implies admitting something that was hidden or denied before
- concession
suggests reluctantly giving in to a point after resisting it
文法句型
acknowledgement of [something]
acknowledgement that [clause]
in acknowledgement of [something]
用法筆記
Often used for admitting something negative or difficult. The structure 'acknowledgement of + noun' is more common than 'acknowledgement that + clause' in informal contexts.
常見錯誤
2. public recognition, praise, or appreciation given to someone for their actions,
表揚；肯定
對他人貢獻的公開讚賞
public recognition, praise, or appreciation given to someone for their actions, contributions, or achievements.
Meera received a special certificate in acknowledgement of ten years of volunteer work at the hospital.
Meera 因在醫院擔任義工十年，獲得了一張特別的感謝狀。
in acknowledgement of [service]
The artist never expected any acknowledgement for the murals she painted around the neighbourhood.
那位藝術家從未期待自己畫在社區裡的壁畫能得到任何肯定。
Marta's contributions to the research project finally received the acknowledgement they deserved from the university board.
Marta 對研究專案的貢獻，終於得到了大學評議會應有的肯定。
The community centre gave a warm acknowledgement to the volunteers who rebuilt the playground after the storm.
社區中心對風災後重建遊樂場的義工們，表達了誠摯的感謝。
Jabari's acknowledgement by the national science association was a proud moment for his whole family.
Jabari 獲得國家科學協會的表揚，是全家引以為傲的時刻。
- recognition
very close in meaning; often used interchangeably but slightly less formal
- credit
focuses on giving someone the proper respect for their role
- appreciation
emphasizes gratitude rather than public notice
文法句型
acknowledgement for [achievement or contribution]
in acknowledgement of [service or achievement]
receive acknowledgement
deserve acknowledgement
用法筆記
Frequently appears in formal contexts like award ceremonies, reports, and public speeches. 'Receive acknowledgement' is a common passive construction.
常見錯誤
3. a formal letter, email, or message confirming that a package, application, payme
確認回覆
表示已收到某物的正式通知
a formal letter, email, or message confirming that a package, application, payment, or other item has arrived.
Hamza waited two weeks for an acknowledgement that the university had received his application.
Hamza 等了兩星期，才收到大學已收到申請資料的確認回覆。
acknowledgement + that-clause for receipt
The online store sends an automatic acknowledgement after every order is placed.
該網路商店在每筆訂單下單後都會自動發送確認通知。
Vinícius printed the email acknowledgement and filed it with the other tax documents.
Vinícius 列印了那封確認回覆的電子郵件，與其他稅務文件一起歸檔。
Please keep this letter as written acknowledgement that your insurance claim has been processed.
請保留此信，作為您的保險理賠已獲處理的書面確認。
Without an acknowledgement from the landlord, Sari could not prove she had paid the rent.
沒有房東的確認回覆，Sari 無法證明她已經繳了房租。
- confirmation
broader term; can refer to verifying any information, not just receipt
- receipt
a document proving something was received, but less common for emails
- reply
more general; any response, not necessarily confirming receipt
文法句型
send an acknowledgement
receive an acknowledgement
acknowledgement that [clause]
written acknowledgement
acknowledgement of receipt
用法筆記
Common in business, legal, and administrative contexts. Unlike sense 1, this sense is always countable — you can say 'an acknowledgement' or 'acknowledgements' (multiple confirmation messages).
常見錯誤
4. a section, usually found near the front or the back of a published work, in whic
致謝
書中感謝他人的段落
a section, usually found near the front or the back of a published work, in which the writer thanks the people and sources that helped create the text.
Noa wrote a heartfelt acknowledgements page thanking her professors and classmates for their support.
Noa 寫了一篇誠摯的致謝，感謝她的教授和同學們的支持。
The author's acknowledgements ran three pages and mentioned everyone from her editor to her piano teacher.
作者的致謝長達三頁，從編輯到她的鋼琴老師都提到了。
Leo checked the acknowledgements section to see if the writer had credited the research team.
Leo 查看了致謝部分，確認作者是否提及了研究團隊。
In the acknowledgements, Hamza thanked his family for their patience during the two years he spent writing the book.
在致謝中，Hamza 感謝家人在他花兩年寫書期間的耐心支持。
Many readers turn to the acknowledgements first because they enjoy learning about the people behind a book.
許多讀者會先翻看致謝部分，因為他們喜歡了解一本書背後有哪些人。
文法句型
acknowledgements section
write acknowledgements
in the acknowledgements
用法筆記
Usually appears in plural form ('acknowledgements') even when referring to a single section. The singular 'acknowledgement' for this sense is very rare. Distinguish from sense 2: this sense refers to the actual text listing people, not the general concept of giving credit.