identify
/aɪˈdentɪfaɪ/
CEFR level B1Topic ThinkingWord #2715 in the learning path
识别；辨认
Definitions
v. To recognize and establish who or what someone or something is.
识别；辨认
v. To discover or establish something through examination.
找出；确定
v. To feel connected to someone through shared feelings or experiences.
产生共鸣；认同
Example
Can you identify the bird sitting on our fence?
你能认出停在我们围栏上的那只鸟吗？
Schools should identify learning difficulties early so that students can receive appropriate support before falling behind.
学校应尽早发现学习困难，让学生在落后之前获得适当的支持。
Collocations
- identify a problem
- identify the cause
- identify someone as
- identify with
Word family
- identification (n.)
- identifiable (adj.)
- identity (n.)
Synonyms
- recognize
- pinpoint
Usage tip
identify with某人指产生共鸣，不是辨认对方。
FAQ
- What does identify mean?
- To recognize and establish who or what someone or something is. To discover or establish something through examination. To feel connected to someone through shared feelings or experiences.
- How is identify pronounced?
- UK /aɪˈdentɪfaɪ/, US /aɪˈdentɪfaɪ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
