recognise
🇬🇧 UK/'rekә^naiz/🇺🇸 US
B1
Definitions
v.
To identify someone or something from previous experience; to acknowledge or accept officially; to show appreciation for.
认出;承认;赏识
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.recognise immediately立刻认出
- 2.officially recognise正式承认
- 3.recognise the importance of认识到……的重要性
- 4.recognise achievements表彰成就
Example Sentences
- 1.
I didn't recognise her at first because she had changed her hair.
- 2.
The government finally recognised the new state after years of negotiation.
- 3.
The company recognised her outstanding contributions with a special award.