recognition

noun

1. 认出；认识；识别
   the act of remembering who sb is when you see them, or of identifying what sth is
   1. He glanced briefly towards her but there was no sign of recognition.
      他瞥了她一眼，但似乎没认出她来。
   2. 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. 承认；认可
   the act of accepting that sth exists, is true or is official
   1. 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
   2. There is a general recognition of the urgent need for reform.
      人们普遍认识到迫切需要改革。
   3. 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. 赞誉；赏识；奖赏
   public praise and reward for sb's work or actions
   1. She gained only minimal recognition for her work.
      她的工作仅仅得到极少的赞誉。
   2. 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。

1. N-UNCOUNT 认识;识别;认出
   Recognition is the act of recognizing someone or identifying something when you see it.
   1. 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。”
   2. 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 承认;接受;理解
   Recognition of something is an understanding and acceptance of it.
   1. 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 （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.
   1. 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。
   2. 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 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.
   1. 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。
   2. 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 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.
   1. The bodies were mutilated beyond recognition...
      尸体都残缺不全，无法辨认了。
   2. 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。
   3. The situation in Eastern Europe has changed out of all recognition.
      东欧的形势经历了巨变。
6. PREP-PHRASE 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.
   1. 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。
   2. 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。

1. But by the year 2020 business computing will have changed beyond recognition.
   但是到了2020年，商业计算会变得面目全非。
2. Aboriginal art has finally gained recognition and broken away from being labelled as 'primitive' or 'exotic'
   土著艺术最终获得了承认，并摆脱了“原始”或“异域情调”的标签。
3. Her brother gave a cry of recognition
   她哥哥认了出来，惊呼了一声。
4. This might be interpreted as a de facto recognition of the republic's independence.
   可以认为这实际上承认了该共和国的独立。
5. An expression of dumb recognition wiggled across her features.
   她不语，从她脸上掠过的一丝表情可知她是认得的。
6. His body was crushed and mangled beyond recognition.
   他的身体被压得血肉模糊，根本无法辨认。
7. I was delighted to be a nominee and to receive such a prestigious award in recognition of our company's achievements.
   我很高兴获得提名，也很荣幸接受如此声誉卓越的奖项，这是对我们公司所取得成就的认可。
8. 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。”
9. 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。
10. 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。
11. 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。
12. 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。
13. 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。
14. The bodies were mutilated beyond recognition
    尸体都残缺不全，无法辨认了。
15. 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。
16. The situation in Eastern Europe has changed out of all recognition.
    东欧的形势经历了巨变。
17. 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。
18. 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。
19. This lack of recognition was at the root of the dispute
    这种不被承认就是这次纷争的根源。
20. He wept for the loss of his mother and his tardy recognition of her affection
    他痛哭流涕，不仅因为失去了母亲，还因为这么晚才认识到了妈妈对他的爱。
21. The place has changed beyond recognition.
    这地方变得认不出来了。
22. She had changed so much that I could hardly recognize her.; She had changed beyond my recognition.
    她变得使我简直认不出来了。
23. The photo has faded beyond recognition.
    相片已经模糊，不能辨认。
24. The play was butchered beyond recognition.
    这剧本给改得面目全非。
25. The city has been built up really fast; it's changed beyond recognition.
    该市建设极快，于今已看不出原来的面貌。
26. His achievement has won general recognition.
    他的成就为大家公认。
27. Some artists did not gain recognition until after death.
    有些艺术家死后才得到世人赏识。
28. After renovation and reconstruction the old port has changed beyond recognition.
    经过改建，老港面貌焕然一新。
29. A month for profession's and person's recognition.
    这是职业和个人得到承认的一个月。

n.

to change, alter, etc. beyond/out of (all) recognition

• 变得面目全非；沧海桑田
  to change so much that you can hardly recognize it
  1. 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。

noun

1. designation by the chair granting a person the right to speak in a deliberative body
   1. he was unable to make his motion because he couldn't get recognition by the chairman

2. the process of recognizing something or someone by remembering
   1. a politician whose recall of names was as remarkable as his recognition of faces
   2. experimental psychologists measure the elapsed time from the onset of the stimulus to its recognition by the observer

   Synonym:    identification

3. coming to understand something clearly and distinctly
   1. a growing realization of the risk involved
   2. a sudden recognition of the problem he faced
   3. increasing recognition that diabetes frequently coexists with other chronic diseases

   Synonym:    realizationrealisation

4. an acceptance (as of a claim) as true and valid
   1. the recognition of the Rio Grande as a boundary between Mexico and the United States

5. approval
   1. give her recognition for trying
   2. he was given credit for his work
   3. give her credit for trying

   Synonym:    credit

6. the explicit and formal acknowledgement of a government or of the national independence of a country
   1. territorial disputes were resolved in Guatemala's recognition of Belize in 1991

7. (biology) the ability of one molecule to attach to another molecule that has a complementary shape
   1. molecular recognition drives all of biology, for instance, hormone and receptor or antibody-antigen interactions or the organization of molecules into larger biologically active entities

8. the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
   1. the partners were delighted with the recognition of their work
   2. she seems to avoid much in the way of recognition or acknowledgement of feminist work prior to her own

   Synonym:    acknowledgmentacknowledgement