acknowledge

vt.

1. 承认, 供认
   • He grudgingly acknowledged having made a mistake.
     他勉强承认他做错了。
   • I acknowledged him as an authority.
     我视他为专家。
2. 告知已收到
   • We must acknowledge his letter.
     我们应当告诉他信收到了。
3. 鸣谢, 感谢
   • They wishes to acknowledge the assistance of the police in the making of this film.
     他们希望鸣谢警方在拍摄此片中所给予的帮助。