adj.公认的，得到普遍认可的
v.承认，认可；告知收到（动词acknowledge的过去式和过去分词）
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。
用作动词 (v.)He acknowledged it as true. 他承认它是真实的。
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。
