abstract
recognize
/ˈrek.əɡ.naɪz/
释义与例句
verb
1

to know who a person or what an object is, because we have heard, seen, etc. them before

认出, 识别

Do you recognize this song?

你认识这首歌吗?

I didn’t recognize you with short hair!

我没认出你是短发!

2

to officially express gratitude or appreciation of someone's deeds or achievements

认可, 表彰

I recognize your hard work.

我认可你的辛勤工作。

3

acknowledge the existence, validity, or legality of (something)

承认, 认识到

She recognized the problem immediately.

她立刻意识到这个问题。

记忆技巧
拼写差异:美式英语用 -ize (recognize),英式英语常用 -ise (recognise)。
地道搭配:
Facial recognition:人脸识别(科技常用词)。
Recognize the need for...:意识到……的必要性。
Voice recognition:语音识别。
小贴士:
在美式职场中,经常会有 "Employee Recognition" 活动,这不代表老板“认出了”员工,而是指“员工表彰”