/'rekəgnaɪz; `rɛkəˇ,naɪz/
v (not usedin the continuous tenses 不用于进行时态)
1 [Tn, Tn.pr]~ sb/sth (by sth) be able to identify (sb/sth that one has seen, heard, etc before); know sb/sth again 认出或识别某人[某事物]
*recognize a tune, an old friend, a signal 听出一首听过的曲子、认出一个老朋友、识别一个熟悉的信号
* I recognized her by her red hat. 我根据她的红色帽子认出了她.
2 [Tn, Cn.n/a, Cn.t] ~ sb/sth (as sth) be willing to accept sb/sth as valid or genuine; approve 承认某人[某事物]有效或属实; 认可
*recognized (ie qualified or official) instructors, schools, charities 获得承认的教员、学校、慈善团体
* recognize sb's claim to ownership 承认某人提出的所有权要求 *(fml 文) Britain has recognized (ie established diplomaticrelations with) the new regime. 英国已承认了这个新政权.
* Everyone recognized him to be the lawful heir/as the lawful heir. 大家都承认他为合法继承人.
3 [Tn, Tf] be prepared to admit or be aware of (sth); realize 承认或认清（某事物）; 认识到
*He recognized his lack of qualifications/that he was not qualified for the post. 他承认自己不够条件[没有资格]担任那个职务.
4 [Tn] show gratitude or appreciation of (sb's ability, service, etc) by giving him an honour or reward 给予某人以荣誉或奖励以对（其能力、贡献等）表示感激或赏识
*The firm recognized Tom's outstanding work by giving him an extra bonus. 公司发给汤姆一笔额外奖金以表彰他工作出色.
* His services to the State were recognized, eg by a knighthood. 他对国家的贡献获得了奖赏（如被封为爵士）.

v [T]
[Date: 1400-1500; Language: Old French;Origin: reconoistre, from Latin recognoscere, from cognoscere 'to know']
[not in progressive]
to know who someone is or what something is, because you have seen, heard, experienced, or learned about them in the past
　I didn't recognize you in your uniform.
　It was malaria, but Dr Lee hadn't recognized the symptoms.
see usage noterealize
to officially accept that an organization, government, document etc has legal or official authority
　British medical qualifications are recognized in Canada.
recognize sth as sth
　The World Health Organization has recognized alcoholism as a disease since 1951.
to accept or admit that something is true
recognize (that)
　One must recognise that homesickness is natural.
recognize what/how/who etc
　It is important to recognize how little we know about this disease.
see usage noterealize
[usually in passive]
if something is recognized by people, they realize that it is important or very good
　Alexander tried to get his work recognized by the medical profession.
be recognized as sth
　Lawrence's novel was eventually recognized as a work of genius.
　a recognized authority on Roman pottery
to officially and publicly thank someone for something they have done, by giving them a special honour
　He was recognized for having saved many lives.
>recognizable ['rekəgnaɪzəbəl, -kən- ,rekəg'naɪ-/