recognise
/ˈrekəɡnaɪz/
CEFR level B1Topic ThinkingWord #2950 in the learning path
认出；辨认出
Definitions
v. to identify someone or something known from before
认出；辨认出
v. to accept or understand that something is true or important
承认；意识到
v. to officially accept something or honour someone's achievements
正式认可；表彰
Example
I recognised your brother immediately, despite his new haircut.
虽然你哥哥换了发型，我还是立刻认出了他。
Schools increasingly recognise that regular physical activity can improve both students' health and academic performance.
学校日益认识到，经常运动能够改善学生的健康状况和学习表现。
Collocations
- recognise a face
- recognise the importance of
- officially recognise
Word family
- recognition (n.)
- recognisable (adj.)
- unrecognisable (adj.)
Synonyms
- identify
- acknowledge
Usage tip
recognise 常见于英式英语；美式多用 recognize。
FAQ
- What does recognise mean?
- to identify someone or something known from before to accept or understand that something is true or important to officially accept something or honour someone's achievements
- How is recognise pronounced?
- UK /ˈrekəɡnaɪz/, US /ˈrekəɡnaɪz/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
