1.acknowledge+n./pron.
He acknowledged his own faults.
他承认了错误。
2.acknowledge+v-ing
They acknowledged having been defeated.
他们认输了。
3.acknowledge+that从句
He refused to acknowledge that he had done wrong.
他拒不承认自己做错了。
1.承认(属实)
a generally acknowledged fact
公认的事实
It is generally acknowledged to be true.
普遍认为那是真的。
承认地位 accept status
2.acknowledge sb/sth (as sth)
承认(权威、地位)
to accept that sb/sth has a particular authority or status
The country acknowledged his claim to the throne.
这个国家承认了他继承王位的权利。
复信 reply to letter
3.告知收悉
All applications will be acknowledged.
所有的申请都将得到复函告知收悉。
微笑;挥手 smile/wave
4.(微笑、挥手等)致意
I was standing right next to her, but she didn't even acknowledge me.
我就站在她身边,可是她理都不理我。
表示感谢 express thanks
5.(公开)感谢
to publicly express thanks for help you have been given