recognition

n

• ① 认识;认知;(正式的)承认
  • They gave [refused] diplomatic recognition to the new government.他们给予[拒绝给予]该新政府外交上的承认。
  • receive [meet with] full recognition大受赏识
  • He has won wide recognition in the field of astronomy.他在天文学的领域广获赏识。
  • There is growing recognition that we should protect our environment.对于我们应该保护环境这件事,有与日俱增的认知。

• ②[或作a recognition]褒奖;表扬;酬谢
  • They gave him a check in recognition [as a recognition] of his services.他们给他一张支票以酬谢他的服务。

• ③ 认出;认得;招呼
  • Alice showed no sign of recognition when she passed him in the street.爱丽丝在街上与他擦身而过时,没有打个招呼。