recognition
/ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃən/
CEFR level B2Topic SocietyWord #3559 in the learning path
认出；识别
Definitions
n. The act of identifying someone or something encountered before.
认出；识别
n. Public appreciation of someone's achievements or value.
认可；赞赏
n. Acceptance that something exists, is true, or has official status.
承认；正式认可
Example
His face lit up with recognition when I waved.
我挥手时，他认出了我，脸上顿时露出喜色。
Greater recognition of unpaid care work could lead to fairer social policies and stronger support for families.
更加认可无偿照护工作的价值，可以推动更公平的社会政策，并加强对家庭的支持。
Collocations
- facial recognition
- gain recognition
- in recognition of
- official recognition
Word family
- recognise (v.)
- recognisable (adj.)
- recognised (adj.)
Usage tip
通常不可数；in recognition of常用于表彰贡献。
FAQ
- What does recognition mean?
- The act of identifying someone or something encountered before. Public appreciation of someone's achievements or value. Acceptance that something exists, is true, or has official status.
- How is recognition pronounced?
- UK /ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃən/, US /ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
