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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-derived
reagain, back
+
cognknow, knowledge
+
iseto make, to become
=recognise

Common 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.

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