recognized
recognized — 形容詞
- recognizedpositive
- more recognizedcomparative
- most recognizedsuperlative
1. generally accepted by many people as having a particular position, quality, or l
公認的
被普遍接受的
generally accepted by many people as having a particular position, quality, or level of skill
Professor Amihan is a recognized authority on renewable energy systems.
Amihan 教授是再生能源領域公認的權威。
collocation: recognized authority
The school has a recognized program for training young musicians.
這所學校有公認的訓練年輕音樂家的課程。
Dr. Amara Osei built a recognized reputation as a top surgeon in the country.
Amara Osei 醫生建立了國內頂尖外科醫生的公認聲譽。
Diabetes is a recognized risk factor for heart disease worldwide.
糖尿病是全球公認的心臟病風險因子。
The festival became a recognized event on the international arts calendar.
該藝術節已成為國際藝術活動行事曆上的一項公認盛事。
- established
emphasises long-term stability rather than general acceptance
- acknowledged
more formal, often used for achievements or authority
- accepted
focuses on broad agreement without necessarily implying admiration
- unrecognized
not acknowledged or accepted by others
- unknown
not familiar to the public
用法筆記
Typically appears before a noun, modifying a role, status, or field in which someone or something is known and trusted.
常見錯誤
recognized — 動詞
- recognizedpresent simple I / you / we / they
- recognizeds3rd person singular
- recognizeding-ing form
- recognizededpast simple
1. to know and remember a person, thing, or place because you have seen, heard, or
認出
認出見過的人事物
to know and remember a person, thing, or place because you have seen, heard, or experienced them before
Ilan recognized his classmate from the photo on the school website.
Ilan 從學校網站上的照片認出了他的同學。
recognize + direct object + from [context]
The hotel doorman recognized Ms. Yumi Kobayashi as soon as she walked in.
飯店門房在 Yumi Kobayashi 女士一走進門時就認出了她。
recognize + [person] + as
Darius could not recognize the street because so many new shops had opened.
Darius 認不出那條街了，因為開了太多新店家。
Do you recognize this song? It was playing on the radio last summer.
你認得這首歌嗎？去年夏天收音機一直在播。
The bird-watcher recognized the call of a rare kingfisher immediately.
賞鳥人立刻認出了罕見翠鳥的叫聲。
文法句型
recognize + noun phrase
recognize + noun phrase + as + noun phrase (optional)
用法筆記
Commonly used with the preposition 'by' or 'from' to show what clue helped with identification (e.g., 'recognize someone by their voice').
常見錯誤
2. to accept and admit that something is true or that a situation exists — for exam
承認
接受事實或現實
to accept and admit that something is true or that a situation exists — for example, recognizing that a problem is serious or that a mistake was made
Ines finally recognized that she needed help with her maths homework.
Inês 終於承認她的數學作業需要幫助。
recognize + that-clause
The government recognized the urgent need for clean drinking water in rural areas.
政府承認偏遠地區迫切需要乾淨的飲用水。
recognize + noun phrase (need / problem / fact)
Eric recognized his mistake and apologized to the whole team immediately.
Eric 承認了自己的錯誤，並立即向整個團隊道歉。
Most scientists now recognize that climate change is happening faster than predicted.
大多數科學家現在承認氣候變遷的速度比預測的還要快。
Ada did not recognize how dangerous the situation was until it was almost too late.
Ada 直到為時已晚才意識到情況有多危險。
- acknowledge
very close in meaning; slightly more formal and often used for admitting fault
- admit
implies reluctance or conceding something negative
- accept
broader — can simply mean to believe without the element of prior denial
文法句型
recognize + that-clause
recognize + noun phrase
用法筆記
Unlike 'admit', which carries a sense of reluctance or guilt, 'recognize' is more neutral and can be used for straightforward acceptance of facts without emotional weight.
常見錯誤
❌ 'I don't recognize the importance of this rule.' — This sentence is ambiguous. Use 'I don't understand the importance' if you mean you cannot grasp it. 'Recognize' here means you accept that it exists.
3. to officially accept that a person, organization, country, or achievement has a
認可
正式承認地位或權利
to officially accept that a person, organization, country, or achievement has a particular status, authority, or right
The United Nations recognized South Sudan as an independent nation in 2011.
聯合國於 2011 年正式承認南蘇丹為獨立國家。
recognize + [entity] + as + [status]
Folake was recognized by the Ministry of Education as a qualified teacher.
Folake 獲得教育部認可為合格教師。
passive: be recognized by [authority] as [role]
Many countries do not recognize dual citizenship, so travelers must check the rules carefully.
許多國家不承認雙重國籍，旅客必須仔細查閱相關規定。
The university recognized Diego's previous qualifications and gave him credit for two courses.
大學認可了 Diego 先前的學歷，並給予他兩門課程的學分。
Sirin's professional certification is recognized in over thirty countries around the world.
Sirin 的專業證照在全世界三十多個國家獲得認可。
- reject
refuse to accept a claim or status
- deny recognition
refuse to grant official status
文法句型
be recognized as + noun phrase
recognize + noun phrase + as + noun phrase
用法筆記
Frequently used in the passive voice with 'as' to describe official roles, titles, or credentials. The subject is typically a government body, institution, or professional organization.
常見錯誤
4. to show public gratitude, praise, or attention for someone's hard work, talent,
肯定
公開表揚讚賞
to show public gratitude, praise, or attention for someone's hard work, talent, or achievements
Megan was recognized for her volunteer work at the local animal shelter.
Megan 因其在當地動物收容所的志工服務而獲得表揚。
passive: be recognized for [achievement]
The company recognized its top sales team with a trip to Hawaii.
公司獎勵其頂尖業務團隊去夏威夷旅遊，以肯定他們的表現。
recognize + [person/team] + with [reward]
Every year the foundation recognizes teachers who make a difference in their communities.
該基金會每年表揚在社區中做出貢獻的老師。
Yael felt proud when the mayor recognized her efforts to clean up the park.
市長肯定 Yael 清理公園的努力，讓她感到很自豪。
The film was recognized at several international festivals before it reached cinemas.
這部電影在上映前已在數個國際影展中獲得肯定。
- appreciate
more internal — you feel gratitude rather than expressing it publicly
- honour
implies a more prestigious or ceremonial act of recognition
- praise
more informal and verbal; can be a simple compliment
- ignore
deliberately not notice or reward someone's work
文法句型
be recognized for + noun phrase
recognize + noun phrase + for + noun phrase
用法筆記
Unlike 'praise', which can be informal and personal, 'recognize' in this sense implies a formal or public act of appreciation, often by an organization or authority figure.
常見錯誤
❌ 'She received the award but nobody recognized her in the street.' — These are two different senses of 'recognize'. The first (appreciation) and the second (identify) should not be confused.
5. to show that you know someone by greeting them or responding to their presence,
致意
以動作示意認識對方
to show that you know someone by greeting them or responding to their presence, often with a nod, a wave, or a spoken hello
Priya walked past the cafe and nodded to recognize the owner at the counter.
Priya 走過咖啡廳時，點頭向櫃檯後的老闆致意。
non-verbal acknowledgment: nod to recognize
At the conference, Alessia recognized several colleagues from previous events and waved hello.
在會議上，Alessia 認出幾位以前合作過的同事，並揮手致意。
wave to recognize + from [context]
Rosa saw her neighbour across the street and waved to recognize her before crossing.
Rosa 看到對街的鄰居，在過馬路前揮手向她致意。
The librarian smiled to recognize the regular visitor who came in every Tuesday morning.
圖書館員微笑向每週二早上固定來訪的訪客致意。
- greet
more active — you say hello or perform a greeting ritual
- acknowledge
more formal; can include a simple nod without speaking
- ignore
pretend not to see someone on purpose
文法句型
recognize + noun phrase
用法筆記
emphasises the social response — showing you have noticed someone through a nod, wave, or spoken greeting.
常見錯誤
❌ 'I recognized her but I didn't greet her.' — This is a correct sentence but mixes the two meanings: you identified her (sense 1) but did not acknowledge her socially (sense 5).
6. to record a financial item, such as income, expenses, assets, or liabilities, in
認列
在會計帳上記錄
to record a financial item, such as income, expenses, assets, or liabilities, in a company's accounts according to accounting rules
The company must recognize the full cost of the equipment in this financial quarter.
公司必須在本會計季度認列設備的全額成本。
recognize a cost / an expense
Revenue from the new contract will be recognized over three years under accounting standards.
根據會計準則，新合約的收入將在三年內認列。
passive: revenue / income / loss is recognized
Accountants must recognize any expected losses as soon as they become likely.
會計師必須在預期可能發生虧損時立即認列。
If the payment has not been received yet, the business cannot recognize it as income.
如果尚未收到款項，企業不能將其認列為收入。
- write off
remove an asset or debt from the accounts
文法句型
recognize + noun phrase
用法筆記
This is a technical term in accounting and finance. Outside of professional contexts, 'record' or 'report' is more appropriate.