acknowledgment
acknowledgment — 名詞
- acknowledgmentsingular
- acknowledgmentsplural
1. Accepting that a statement, situation, or fact is real or correct — especially w
承認
接受某事為真的事實
Accepting that a statement, situation, or fact is real or correct — especially when doing so requires honesty about something you might prefer to ignore.
Sana's acknowledgment of her mistake impressed the whole team.
Sana 承認自己的錯誤，這讓整個團隊印象深刻。
acknowledgment + of + noun phrase for accepting a fault
The mayor's report contained a quiet acknowledgment that the project costs had gone far over budget.
市長的報告中隱約承認了該專案的成本已大幅超支。
acknowledgment + that-clause for admitting an unwelcome fact
For years critics dismissed the theory, but now there is growing acknowledgment among experts.
多年來批評者對這套理論不屑一顧，但現在專家之間越來越多人承認其價值。
Leo nodded in acknowledgment when the teacher pointed out the error in his calculation.
Leo 點了點頭，承認老師指出了他計算中的錯誤。
- admission
stronger — often implies the fact is embarrassing or shameful
- recognition
broader — can mean seeing value in something, not just accepting truth
- acceptance
more emotional — suggests willingness to deal with the fact
- denial
refusing to accept that something is true
文法句型
acknowledgment + of + noun phrase
acknowledgment + that-clause
in acknowledgment
用法筆記
Frequently uncountable. Unlike 'admission', which often carries a sense of guilt, acknowledgment is neutral — you can acknowledge a fact without accepting blame.
常見錯誤
2. A gift, payment, or kind gesture offered in return for assistance someone has gi
謝禮；酬謝
為感謝他人而贈予的東西
A gift, payment, or kind gesture offered in return for assistance someone has given you or as a way of expressing your gratitude.
The charity sent Bao a small gift as an acknowledgment of his generous donation.
該慈善機構送了 Bao 一份小禮物，作為對他慷慨捐款的謝禮。
as an acknowledgment of — common prepositional pattern
Piotr received a bottle of wine as acknowledgment for helping to organize the conference.
Piotr 收到一瓶葡萄酒，作為協助籌辦會議的酬謝。
as acknowledgment (uncountable) + for + reason
The volunteers were given certificates of acknowledgment at the end of the project.
專案結束時，志工們都獲頒了感謝狀。
Lucía sent flowers to the nurses as a small acknowledgment of their hard work.
Lucía 送了一束花給護理師，作為對他們辛勞工作的一點謝意。
文法句型
as (an) acknowledgment
acknowledgment + for + noun
a small/large acknowledgment
用法筆記
Both countable (a small acknowledgment) and uncountable (as acknowledgment) uses are common. The uncountable form often appears with no article after 'as'.
3. A letter, email, or other message that tells someone you have received their app
確認回覆
告知已收到申請或包裹的通知
A letter, email, or other message that tells someone you have received their application, payment, order, or other item.
The company sent an automatic acknowledgment after Amihan submitted her application online.
Amihan 在線上送出申請後，該公司自動發了一封確認回覆。
automatic acknowledgment — common for digital receipts
Please sign this letter as an acknowledgment that you have received the package in good condition.
請簽署這封信函，作為你已完好收到包裹的確認。
as an acknowledgment that-clause for confirming receipt
Joshua called the hotel because he never received an acknowledgment of his booking.
Joshua 打電話給飯店，因為他從未收到訂房確認回覆。
The lawyer asked for a written acknowledgment before releasing the signed documents.
律師要求先取得書面確認，才願意交出簽署好的文件。
- receipt
narrower — simply confirms arrival without the formal tone of 'acknowledgment'
- confirmation
emphasizes that everything is correct, not just received
文法句型
acknowledgment + of + noun (receipt/application/order)
send/receive an acknowledgment
automatic acknowledgment
用法筆記
In business contexts, the countable form is standard ('send an acknowledgment'). The acknowledgment typically includes a reference number or date so the sender can track their request.
常見錯誤
4. The part of a book, usually placed near the front or back, in which the writer e
致謝頁；謝辭
書中感謝協助者的段落
The part of a book, usually placed near the front or back, in which the writer expresses thanks to individuals or organizations that contributed to the work.
In the acknowledgments of her first novel, Adaeze thanked her editor and her family.
在 Adaeze 第一部小說的致謝頁中，她感謝了編輯和她的家人。
in the acknowledgments of + book title — locative pattern
Hugo found his name listed in the acknowledgments of a textbook he had proofread.
Hugo 發現自己的名字出現在一本他校對過的教科書的致謝名單中。
The author's acknowledgments ran for four pages and mentioned over fifty people and organizations.
作者的謝辭長達四頁，提到了五十多個個人和機構。
Reuben wrote a warm acknowledgment to his former professor in the book's preface.
Reuben 在書的序言中向他的前教授寫了一段誠摯的謝辭。
文法句型
in the acknowledgments
write/mention in the acknowledgments
用法筆記
Almost always used in the plural form 'acknowledgments' when referring to the section. The singular 'acknowledgment' is possible for a single expression of thanks within that section.
常見錯誤
5. Formal or public recognition that someone has done something well, achieved some
表彰；肯定
對成就或貢獻的正式認可
Formal or public recognition that someone has done something well, achieved something important, or made a significant contribution.
Rania received an award in acknowledgment of twenty years of service at the hospital.
Rania 獲得一項獎項，以表彰她在醫院服務二十年的貢獻。
in acknowledgment of + achievement — formal recognition pattern
The young scientist finally gained international acknowledgment for her breakthrough in cancer research.
這位年輕科學家終於因為她在癌症研究上的突破而獲得國際肯定。
international acknowledgment — scope of recognition
Sivan's innovative building design earned him public acknowledgment from architects around the world.
Sivan 創新的建築設計為他贏得了全球建築師的公開讚揚。
The rescue team's bravery deserves far more acknowledgment than it has received from the authorities.
救援團隊的勇氣遠遠值得當局給予更多肯定。
- recognition
nearly interchangeable; 'recognition' is slightly more common in everyday speech
- credit
emphasizes giving someone their due for a specific contribution
- praise
more emotional and less formal; can be spoken rather than institutional
- ignorance
deliberate or careless failure to recognize someone's work
文法句型
in acknowledgment of
gain/receive/deserve acknowledgment
international/public acknowledgment
用法筆記
Uncountable in this sense — 'acknowledgment' without an article. The phrase 'in acknowledgment of' is the most common prepositional pattern. Distinguish from sense 1 (ACCEPT TRUTH), where the focus is on accepting facts; here the focus is on praising achievement.