accept
/əkˈsept/
CEFR level A2Topic Daily lifeWord #1191 in the learning path
接受；同意
Definitions
v. Agree to receive something or say yes to an offer
接受；同意
v. Recognize that something is true or valid
承认；认可
v. Take responsibility or stop resisting an unpleasant situation
承担；接受现实
Example
I gladly accepted her invitation to dinner on Saturday.
我欣然接受了她周六共进晚餐的邀请。
Governments must accept responsibility for ensuring that all children have access to basic education.
政府必须承担责任，确保所有儿童都能接受基础教育。
Collocations
- accept an offer
- accept responsibility
- accept an invitation
- accept that
Word family
- acceptance (n.)
- acceptable (adj.)
- unacceptable (adj.)
Antonyms
- reject
- refuse
Usage tip
接受建议用accept；接受某物不等于仅仅收到receive。
FAQ
- What does accept mean?
- Agree to receive something or say yes to an offer Recognize that something is true or valid Take responsibility or stop resisting an unpleasant situation
- How is accept pronounced?
- UK /əkˈsept/, US /əkˈsept/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
