recognition /ˌrek.əg'nɪʃ.ən/ noun ACCEPTING 接受 A [S or U] * agreement that something is true or legal 承认;认可;接受
1. It's a new country, hoping for diplomatic recognition from the international community. 这是个新国家,它希望在外交上得到国际社会的承认。
2. [+ that] There's a growing recognition that this country can no longer afford to be a nuclear power. 越来越多的人认识到,这个国家再也无力充当一个核大国了。
A [S or U] * If you are given recognition, people show admiration and respect for your achievements 赏识,赞赏;表彰
1. Ella complained that the company never gave her any recognition for her work. 艾拉抱怨说公司从未认可过她的工作。
2. He was presented with a gold watch in recognition of (= to show respect for) his years as club secretary. 俱乐部赠予他一只金表,以感谢他多年作为俱乐部干事所付出的心血。
/ˌrek.əg'nɪʃ.ən/ noun KNOWING 认出 [U] * when you know someone or something because you have seen, heard or experienced them before 认出,认识;识别
1. When he returned to his home town after the war, he found it had changed out of all/beyond all recognition (= it had changed so much that he no longer recognized it). 战后他回到家乡时,发现一切已经面目全非了。
柯林斯COBUILD高阶英汉双解学习词典 - recognition
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1.N-UNCOUNT 不可数名词认识;识别;认出Recognition is the act of recognizing someone or identifying something when you see it.
George said, 'Ida, how are you?' She frowned for a moment and then recognition dawned. 'George Black. Well, I never.'...
乔治说:“艾达,你好吗?”她皱了一会儿眉头,然后才认出他。“乔治·布莱克,噢,我一直都不好。”
He searched for a sign of recognition on her face, but there was none.
他试图在她的脸上找出一丝认出他的神情,但是根本没有。
2.N-UNCOUNT 不可数名词承认;接受;理解Recognition of something is an understanding and acceptance of it.
【搭配模式】:with supp
The CBI welcomed the Chancellor's recognition of the recession and hoped for a reduction in interest rates.
英国工业联合会对财政大臣承认经济出现衰退表示欢迎,并希望能出台降低利率的政策。
3.N-UNCOUNT 不可数名词(政府对他国的)外交认可,正式承认 When a government gives diplomatic recognition to another country, they officially accept that its status is valid.
【搭配模式】:with supp
South Africa gave diplomatic recognition to Rwanda's new government on September 15...
南非于9月15日正式承认了卢旺达的新政府。
His government did not receive full recognition by Britain until July.
他的政府直到7月份才得到英国的正式承认。
4.N-UNCOUNT 不可数名词赞赏;好评;认可 When a person receives recognition for the things that they have done, people acknowledge the value or skill of their work.
【搭配模式】:with supp
At last, her father's work has received popular recognition...
最后,她父亲的工作得到了大众的认可。
He is an outstanding goalscorer who doesn't get the recognition he deserves.
他是一个出色的射手,但并没有获得应有的认可。
5.PHRASE 短语面目全非;认不出来;无法辨认 If you say that someone or something has changed beyond recognition or out of all recognition, you mean that person or thing has changed so much that you can no longer recognize them.
【搭配模式】:PHR after v
【语用信息】:emphasis
The bodies were mutilated beyond recognition...
尸体都残缺不全,无法辨认了。
The facilities have improved beyond all recognition...
这些设备经过大幅度的改良,都让人认不出来了。
The situation in Eastern Europe has changed out of all recognition.
东欧的形势经历了巨变。
6.PREP-PHRASE 短语介词获官方认可;正式承认 If something is done in recognition of someone's achievements, it is done as a way of showing official appreciation of them.
Brazil normalised its diplomatic relations with South Africa in recognition of the steps taken to end apartheid...
巴西恢复了与南非的外交关系,以示对其采取措施结束种族隔离的正式认可。
He had just received a doctorate in recognition of his contributions to seismology.
他刚被授予了博士头衔以表彰他对地震学作出的贡献。
牛津高阶英汉双解 第7版 - recognition
☞ recognition rec·og·ni·tion / 7rekE^5niFn / noun1.[U] the act of remembering who sb is when you see them, or of identifying what sth is  认出;认识;识别: He glanced briefly towards her but there was no sign of recognition. 他瞥了她一眼,但她似乎没认出来。 the automatic recognition of handwriting and printed text by computer 计算机对手写或印刷文本的自动识别 2.[sing., U] ~ (that...) the act of accepting that sth exists, is true or is official  承认;认可: a growing recognition that older people have potential too 越来越多的人认识到老年人也是有潜力的 There is a general recognition of the urgent need for reform. 人们普遍认识到迫切需要改革。 to seek international / official / formal recognition as a sovereign state 寻求国际上的/官方/正式的承认,承认它是一个主权国家 3.[U] ~ (for sth) public praise and reward for sb's work or actions  赞誉;赏识;奖赏: She gained only minimal recognition for her work. 她的工作仅仅得到极少的赞誉。 He received the award in recognition of his success over the past year. 他受到了奖励,这是对他过去一年的成绩的肯定。 IDIOMS ▪to change, alter, etc. beyond / out of (all) recog'nition to change so much that you can hardly recognize it  变得面目全非;沧海桑田: The town has changed beyond recognition since I was last here. 自从我上次离开这里以来,这座小镇已经变得让人认不出来了。
牛津搭配语词典 第2版 - recognition
recognition noun
1. remembering/identifying sb/sth
• ADJECTIVEimmediate, instant | early, promptthe early ~ of a disease | dawning | brand, nameOne of the main goals of marketing is name ~. | worda test of children's word ~ | character, face, fingerprint, handwriting, speech, text, voice | automatic, computerthe automatic ~ of handwriting by computer
• … OF RECOGNITIONflicker, signShe stared directly at the witness but he did not show a flicker of ~ (= he did not show that he recognized her).
• VERB + RECOGNITIONshow | avoidHe pulled the hood of his cloak over his head to avoid ~. | allow, facilitateThe monitoring system allows ~ of pollution hot spots.
• RECOGNITION + VERBdawnRecognition slowly dawned, and I remembered her from my college days.
• RECOGNITION + NOUNsoftware, system, technology
• PREPOSITIONbeyond (all)~ (figurative)
Many of those interviewed said their job had changed beyond ~ (= changed completely) over the past five years. | out of (all)~ (figurative)
The equipment and methods of production have improved out of all ~ (= greatly improved). | without~He looked up, glanced at them without ~, and went on his way.
• PHRASES~ in sb's eyesThere was no ~ in his eyes (= he did not look as if he recognized her).
2. accepting that sth exists/is true; public praise/reward
• ADJECTIVEfull | specialThe judges selected three projects for special ~. | appropriate, due, proper, well-deserved | insufficient | greater, growing, increasingThere needs to be a greater ~ of corporate crime as a social problem. | clear, explicit, overt | implicit | apparent | positive | equalequal ~ for the work women do | mutual | immediate, instant | belated, overdueThe award is being made in belated ~ of her services to the industry. | Recognition of his talent was long overdue. | individual, personalpersonal ~ for your achievements | general, universal, wide, widespreadThe young talent at the club deserves wider ~. | international, national, worldwide | public, social | professional | diplomatic | formal, legal, legislative, official | federal, government, state | de factoTwelve states have accorded de facto ~ to the new regime.
• VERB + RECOGNITIONachieve, attain, earn sb, gain, garner (esp. AmE), get, obtain, receive, winHis recitals have earned him ~ as a talented performer. | deserve, merit | requireBoth of these perspectives are valid and require ~. | implyThey claim that signature of the peace accord did not imply ~ of the state's sovereignty. | ask for, call for, demand, request, seek | apply for | qualify forto qualify for UN ~ as an International Biosphere Reserve | accord sb/sth, give sb/sth, grant sb/sth | deny sb/sth, refuse sb/sth
• RECOGNITION + VERBcomeOfficial ~ of the change came fast.
• PREPOSITIONin~ofan award in ~ of his outstanding work | without~She has worked actively but without ~. | ~asa country that has long sought ~ as a major power | ~by, ~from~ by his superiors of the service he had performed | ~forThey received ~ for their 20-year commitment to safety at sea.
• PHRASESa lack of ~ | ~ of the importance of sth, ~ of the need for sth | a struggle for ~
noun 1he stared at her, but there was no sign of recognition on his face IDENTIFICATION , recollection, recall, remembrance.
2his recognition of his lack of political experience ACKNOWLEDGEMENT , acceptance, admission, conceding, concession, granting; realization, awareness, consciousness, knowledge, perception, appreciation, understanding, apprehension, cognizance.
3the organization will seek recognition by the International Rugby Board OFFICIAL APPROVAL , certification, accreditation, endorsement, sanctioning, validation, ratification.
4the team deserve recognition for the tremendous job they are doing APPRECIATION , gratitude, thanks, congratulations, a pat on the back, credit, commendation, acclaim, acclamation; tributes, acknowledgement, reward, honour, homage, applause, a round of applause, accolades; a mention; informal bouquets, brownie points.