Acknowledge 的用法详解
1. 基本含义
Acknowledge 是一个常用英语动词,主要表示“承认”、“确认收到”或“对……表示感谢/认可”。
2. 主要用法与例句
① 承认(事实、真相、错误等)
She acknowledged that she had made a mistake.
她承认自己犯了一个错误。
② 确认收到(信件、邮件、消息等)
Please acknowledge receipt of this email.
请确认收到此邮件。
③ 表示感谢或认可(某人的帮助、贡献等)
The author acknowledged his editor for her valuable suggestions.
作者感谢编辑提出的宝贵建议。
④ (在正式场合)向某人致意或打招呼
He nodded to acknowledge her presence.
他点头以示注意到她的存在。
3. 常见搭配
- acknowledge + that 从句:承认某事
They acknowledged that the project was behind schedule.
- acknowledge + 名词/代词:确认收到某物
We haven’t received an acknowledgment of our order.
- acknowledge someone’s help/contribution:感谢某人的帮助/贡献
- letter/email of acknowledgment:确认函
4. 注意事项
✅ “Acknowledge” 强调的是“公开承认”或“正式确认”,语气比 “admit” 更中性,常用于正式语境。
❌ 不要与 “recognize” 混淆:“recognize” 更侧重“认出”或“认可身份/地位”,而 “acknowledge” 侧重“承认事实”或“确认收到”。
5. 小测验(自测理解)
试着翻译以下句子:
- The company acknowledged responsibility for the data breach.
- Please acknowledge this message as soon as you read it.
(答案:1. 公司承认对数据泄露负有责任。 2. 请在阅读后尽快确认收到此消息。)