acknowledged

动词 acknowledge:

1. declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
   同义词：admit, acknowledge
2. report the receipt of
   同义词：acknowledge, receipt
3. express recognition of the presence or existence of, or acquaintance with
   同义词：notice, acknowledge
4. express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for
   同义词：acknowledge, recognize, recognise
5. accept as legally binding and valid
   同义词：acknowledge
6. accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
   同义词：acknowledge, recognize, recognise, know

形容词 acknowledged:

1. recognized or made known or admitted
2. generally accepted

1. Stephen acknowledged Henry as (ie recognized his claim to be) his heir.
   斯蒂芬接受亨利为他的继承人。
2. It is universally acknowledged that ...
   普遍认为 ...
3. She is acknowledged as the best tennis-player in the world.
   她被公认为是世界最佳网球选手。
4. He acknowledged that the accident was due to his negligence.
   他承认事故的发生是因为他的疏忽。
5. He acknowledged it as true.
   他承认它是真实的。
6. He was generally acknowledged to be the finest poet in the land.
   他是公认的全国最优秀的诗人。