identify/aIˋdɛntə͵faI; aIˈdentəfaI or aIˈdentIfaI/v [T] identified , identifying , identifies 1 to recognize someone or something and say correctly who or what they are 辨认﹐认出: She was unable to identify her attacker. 她认不出袭击她的人。2 to recognize something or discover exactly what it is 确定﹔发现: Scientists have identified the gene that causes abnormal growth. 科学家发现了导致发育异常的基因。identify with sbphr v to feel sympathy with someone or be able to share their feelings 认同〔某人〕﹔与〔某人〕产生共鸣: It was easy to identify with the novel's main character. 很容易与这部小说的主人公产生共鸣。