recognition
recognition — 名詞
1. the act of officially accepting that something is real, correct, or has legal fo
承認；認可
正式接受某事為真實或有法律效力
the act of officially accepting that something is real, correct, or has legal force — for example, a government acknowledging a new nation, or an institution validating a claim
The government granted diplomatic recognition to the newly formed nation.
政府正式給予這個新成立國家外交承認。
diplomatic recognition — collocation in political contexts
There is growing recognition that climate change requires immediate action from world leaders.
越來越多國家承認，氣候變遷需要世界領袖立即採取行動。
recognition + that-clause for stating a widely accepted fact
Wren received formal recognition from the university for her groundbreaking research.
Wren 因她的開創性研究獲得大學的正式認可。
The treaty was the first official recognition of the country's independence.
這項條約是該國獨立地位首次獲得官方承認。
- acknowledgment
less formal; can mean simply admitting something exists without necessarily endorsing it
- acceptance
focuses on agreeing to something rather than formally validating it
- admission
often implies reluctance; used when someone concedes an uncomfortable truth
- denial
refusing to accept that something is true or real
文法句型
recognition + that-clause
recognition of + noun phrase
用法筆記
Often used in political, legal, or institutional contexts. When followed by a that-clause, the subject is frequently an impersonal noun like 'there' or 'growing'.
常見錯誤
2. the public praise, admiration, or reward given to a person because of their achi
肯定；讚譽
對某人成就或貢獻的公眾表揚
the public praise, admiration, or reward given to a person because of their achievements, talent, or positive contributions
Imani received national recognition for her volunteer work with refugee families.
Imani 因協助難民家庭的志工工作獲得全國性的肯定。
receive national recognition — collocation with achievement-based context
The young pianist gained international recognition after winning the competition.
這位年輕鋼琴家在贏得比賽後獲得國際讚譽。
gain international recognition — collocation with career milestone
Adisa spent three years building the clinic but received no recognition from the town council.
Adisa 花了三年建造這間診所，卻未獲得鎮議會的任何肯定。
The award is the highest recognition a filmmaker can receive in this industry.
這個獎項是電影工作者在這個行業能獲得的最高肯定。
- praise
more direct and verbal; less formal than recognition
- acclaim
stronger, more enthusiastic public approval; often used for artistic achievements
- admiration
focuses on personal respect rather than formal or public reward
- disregard
lack of attention or appreciation for someone's efforts
文法句型
recognition for + noun phrase
recognition as + noun phrase
用法筆記
Frequently paired with verbs of receiving: 'gain', 'win', 'earn', 'achieve', 'receive'. Unlike 'fame', recognition is typically earned through merit or positive contributions rather than mere publicity.
常見錯誤
3. the capacity to identify a person or object as familiar after having encountered
辨認；識別
認出以前見過或聽過的人事物
the capacity to identify a person or object as familiar after having encountered them on an earlier occasion
Daichi did not show any sign of recognition when I mentioned the restaurant.
當我提到那家餐廳時，Daichi 沒有任何認出的跡象。
sign of recognition — collocation for observable reaction
Facial recognition software is now used at airports to check passengers' identities.
人臉辨識軟體如今常用於機場查驗旅客身分。
facial recognition — technical collocation in computing / security
After forty years, Ayesha felt a shock of recognition when she saw her brother's face.
即使過了四十年，Ayesha 看到哥哥的臉時仍感到一陣恍然大悟的熟悉感。
The old photograph brought a faint glimmer of recognition to Layla's eyes.
那張舊照片讓 Layla 的眼神中浮現出一絲模糊的熟悉感。
- identification
more active and deliberate process; often used in official contexts
- recall
different cognitive process — bringing a memory to mind, not matching a present stimulus
文法句型
recognition of + noun phrase
beyond recognition
用法筆記
Common in technical compounds such as 'facial recognition', 'speech recognition', 'pattern recognition'. The fixed phrase 'beyond recognition' means changed so drastically that identification is no longer possible.