recognition/͵rɛkəgˋnIʃən; ˌrekəɡˈnIʃ$n/n 1 [singular 单数, U] when you realize that something is important or true 了解﹐认识﹐承认: +of a growing recognition of the problems of homelessness 对无家可归问题越来越多的认识+that a general recognition that many prisons are failing 人们普遍认识到许多监狱每况愈下2 [U] public respect or thanks for someone's work or achievements〔公众的〕赞誉﹔感谢: He gained international recognition after winning the competition. 他在比赛中获胜之后便享誉国际。in recognition of sth She was given the award in recognition of her work with animals. 她的获奖是对她从事动物工作的肯定。3 [U] when you know someone or something because you have seen them before 认出﹐认识﹐认得: He looked past me with no sign of recognition. 他的目光掠过我﹐一点儿都没有认出我的意思。