admit

美 [ədˈmɪt]英 [ədˈmɪt]
  • v.承认(过错、罪行);招认;准许…进入(某处);招供;准许…加入(俱乐部、组织);接收入院

过去式: admitted 现在分词: admitting 过去分词: admitted 第三人称单数: admits

ad- 加强 + mit 送,放出

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verb

承认事实 accept truth

1

(常指勉强)承认
to agree, often unwillingly, that sth is true

She admits to being strict with her children.

她承认对自己的孩子很严厉。

Don't be afraid to admit to your mistakes.

不要怕认错。

It was a stupid thing to do, I admit.

我承认,那次干的是件蠢事。

He admitted all his mistakes.

他承认了全部错误。

She stubbornly refuses to admit the truth.

她顽固地拒不承认事实。

Why don't you just admit defeat (= recognize that you cannot do sth) and let someone else try ?

你干吗不干脆承认自己不行,让别人来试试?

Admit it! You were terrified!

承认了吧!你吓坏了!

They freely admit (that) they still have a lot to learn.

他们坦率承认,他们要学的东西还很多。

I couldn't admit to my parents that I was finding the course difficult.

我无法向父母实话实说,我觉得这门课程很难。

You must admit that it all sounds very strange.

必须承认这一切听起来很古怪。

It was generally admitted that the government had acted too quickly.

普遍认为,政府行动过急。

‘I'm very nervous,’ she admitted reluctantly.

“我很紧张。”她勉强承认说。

The appointment is now generally admitted to have been a mistake.

现在公认那次任命是一个错误。

承认责任 accept blame

2

承认(过错、罪行);招认;招供
to say that you have done sth wrong or illegal

She admitted to having stolen the car.

她供认偷了那辆轿车。

He refused to admit to the other charges.

他拒不承认其他指控。

She admitted theft.

她招认了偷窃行为。

He refused to admit his guilt.

他拒不认罪。

She admitted having driven the car without insurance.

她供认驾驶了这辆没有保险的轿车。

准许进入 / 加入 allow to enter/join

3

准许…进入(某处)
to allow sb/sth to enter a place

Each ticket admits one adult.

每张票只准许一位成人入场。

The narrow windows admit little light into the room.

窗户狭窄,只有少量光线可以照进房间。

You will not be admitted to the theatre after the performance has started.

演出开始后不许进入剧场。

4

准许…加入(俱乐部、组织);接收(入学)
to allow sb to become a member of a club, a school, or an organization

The society admits all US citizens over 21.

凡21岁以上的美国公民均可加入该社团。

Women were only admitted into the club last year.

这家俱乐部去年才接纳女会员。

医院 to hospital

5

接收入院;收治
to take sb to a hospital, or other institution where they can receive special care

Two crash victims were admitted to the local hospital.

两位车祸受害者已送进当地医院。

6

容许,有…可能(指解决办法、解释等)
to show that sth is possible or probable as a solution, an explanation, etc.

These words all mean to agree, often unwillingly, that sth is true.以上各词均含承认之义,常指不情愿地承认某事属实。

to agree, often unwillingly, that sth is true指承认(常指不情愿地承认某事属实):

It was a stupid thing to do, I admit.

我承认,那次干的是件蠢事。

( rather formal ) to accept that sth exists, is true or has happened指承认某事物存在或属实:

She refuses to acknowledge the need for reform.

她拒不承认改革的必要性。

( rather formal ) to admit, often unwillingly, that sth is true or logical指承认(常指不情愿地承认某事属实或合乎逻辑):

He was forced to concede (that) there might be difficulties.

他被迫承认可能有困难。

When sb admits sth, they are usually agreeing that sth which is generally considered bad or wrong is true or has happened, especially when it relates to their own actions. When sb concedes sth, they are usually accepting, unwillingly, that a particular fact or statement is true or logical.

( rather formal ) to admit sth that you feel ashamed or embarrassed about指承认自己感到羞愧或尴尬的事:

She was reluctant to confess her ignorance.

她不愿意承认自己无知。

( formal ) to agree that sth is true or correct指同意某事属实或正确:

He refuses to allow that such a situation could arise.

他拒不承认这种情况有可能发生。

to admit that a statement or claim is true, usually while denying that a greater claim is also true指同意某种说法属实,但通常同时否认另一过头说法:

She's an intelligent woman, I grant you, but she's no genius.

我同意,她是一个很聪明的女人,但并不是天才。

Granted, he is a beginner, but he should know the basic rules.

的确,他是个初学者,但基本规则他应该懂啊。

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频次

  • 1
    VERB (常指不情愿地)承认,供认
    If you admit that something bad, unpleasant, or embarrassing is true, you agree, often unwillingly, that it is true.

    I am willing to admit that I do make mistakes...

    我愿意承认我确实会犯错。

  • 2
    VERB 接受(入院);收治
    If someone is admitted to hospital, they are taken into hospital for treatment and kept there until they are well enough to go home.

    She was admitted to hospital with a soaring temperature...

    她因发高烧被送进医院。

  • 3
    VERB 准许…加入;接纳;招收
    If someone is admitted to an organization or group, they are allowed to join it.

    He was admitted to the Academie Culinaire de France...

    他获准加入法兰西厨艺学会。

  • 4
    VERB 准许…进入
    To admit someone to a place means to allow them to enter it.

    Embassy security personnel refused to admit him or his wife...

    使馆保安人员不允许他和夫人进入。

verb

1
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
He admitted his errors
She acknowledged that she might have forgotten
Synonym: acknowledge
2
admit into a group or community
accept students for graduate study
We'll have to vote on whether or not to admit a new member
Synonym: accept take take on
3
allow participation in or the right to be part of;permit to exercise the rights, functions, and responsibilities of
admit someone to the profession
She was admitted to the New Jersey Bar
Synonym: let in include
4
allow to enter;grant entry to
We cannot admit non-members into our club building
This pipe admits air
Synonym: allow in let in intromit
5
serve as a means of entrance
This ticket will admit one adult to the show
6
have room for;hold without crowding
This hotel can accommodate 250 guests
The theater admits 300 people
The auditorium can't hold more than 500 people
Synonym: accommodate hold
7
give access or entrance to
The French doors admit onto the yard
8
afford possibility
This problem admits of no solution
This short story allows of several different interpretations
Synonym: allow

数据来源:WordNet

  1. I must admit I was surprised it cost so little .

    我得承认,这么便宜,真让我惊讶。

  2. They freely admit they still have a lot to learn .

    他们坦率承认,他们要学的东西还很多。

  3. Women were only admitted into the club last year .

    这家俱乐部去年才接纳女会员。

  4. I have to admit that the news gave us a shock .

    我不得不承认这个消息让我们大为震惊。

  5. The narrow windows admit little light into the room .

    窗户狭窄,只有少量光线可以照进房间。

  6. She was too proud to admit she could be wrong .

    她自视甚高,不愿承认自己也会有错。

  7. Two crash victims were admitted to the local hospital .

    两位车祸受害者已送进当地医院。

  8. Patients must be certified before they can be admitted to the hospital .

    精神病院只接纳经证明患有精神病的人。

  9. She admitted having driven the car without insurance .

    她供认驾驶了这辆没有保险的轿车。

  10. It was not his way to admit that he had made a mistake .

    承认自己犯了错误可不是他一贯的作风。

  11. The society admits all US citizens over 21 .

    凡21岁以上的美国公民均可加入该社团。

  12. It was generally admitted that the government had acted too quickly .

    普遍认为,政府行动过急。

  13. Children are admitted only if accompanied by an adult .

    儿童必须有成年人陪同方可入场。

  14. Members will be admitted on presentation of a membership card .

    会员出示会员证便可入场。

  15. Why don 't you just admit defeat and let someone else try ?

    你干吗不干脆承认自己不行,让别人来试试?

  16. He is hardly likely to admit he was wrong .

    他不大可能承认自己错了。

  17. I couldn 't admit to my parents that I was finding the course difficult .

    我无法向父母实话实说,我觉得这门课程很难。

  18. I must admit to a prejudice in favour of British universities .

    我得承认我对英国大学有所偏爱。

  19. It was a stupid thing to do , I admit .

    我承认,那次干的是件蠢事。

  20. I blush to admit it , but I quite like her music .

    不好意思,但我得承认我很喜欢她的音乐。

  21. OK , you win , I 'll admit I was wrong .

    行,你赢了。我承认我错了。

  22. I freely admit that I made a mistake .

    我爽快地承认我犯了错误。

  23. I admit I made a mistake ─ but don 't hold it against me .

    我承认我做错了——但别因此而看不起我。

  24. The hospital provides extramural care to patients who do not need to be admitted .

    这家医院对无须住院的病人提供院外护理。

  25. She had brazenly admitted allowing him back into the house .

    她恬不知耻地承认了让他回到屋里的事。

  26. Don 't be afraid to admit to your mistakes .

    不要怕认错。

  27. She cheerfully admitted that she had no experience at all .

    她坦然承认她毫无经验。

  28. Each ticket admits one adult .

    每张票只准许一位成人入场。

  29. He 's too macho to ever admit he was wrong .

    他太大男子主义了,从不认错。

  30. He was too stubborn to admit that he was wrong .

    他死不认错。

前缀
e-加强

adapt v. 适应(新情况)

ad- 加强 + apt 适当的

adequate adj. 充足的

ad- 加强 + equ 相同,相等 + -ate 具有...的

adjective n. 形容词

ad- 加强 + ject 投掷,扔 + -ive 形容词后缀

adjust v. 调整

ad- 加强 + just 法律,公正

admire vt. 钦佩

ad- 加强 + mir 惊奇,看 + -e

admission n. 准许进入

ad- 加强 + miss 送出,投掷 + -ion 行为,状态

adopt v. 采用(某方法)

ad- 加强 + opt 选择

advise v. 劝告

ad- 加强 + vis 看 + -e

administer vt. 管理(公司、组织、机构等)

ad- 加强 + minister n.部长

addict n. 吸毒成瘾的人

ad- 加强 + dict 说,断言

adore vt. 崇拜

ad- 加强 + or 口,说 + -e

advocate vt. 拥护

ad- 加强 + voc 叫喊,声音 + -ate 做,造成

advertise v. (为…)做广告

ad- 加强 + vert 转 + -ise ...化

后缀
e-送,放出

permit n. 许可证

per- 完全,贯穿 + mit 送,放出

commit v. 犯罪

com- 共同,一起 + mit 送,放出

emit vt. 发出

e- 向外,离开 + mit 送,放出

omit v. 省略

o- 朝向,相对,向 + mit 送,放出

submit vt. 提交

sub- 在下面 + mit 送,放出

transmit v. 传输

trans- 越过 + mit 送,放出

admit acknowledge concede confess profess 【导航词义:承认】
admit v. 承认
〔辨析〕

指承认过错,尤为罪行,或勉强承认某种情况。

〔例证〕

The thief admitted having stolen money from the shop.

盗贼承认偷了这家商店的钱。

He admitted that he might be a little bit nervous.

他承认自己或许有点儿紧张。

acknowledge v. 承认
〔辨析〕

指承认某一情况属实或接纳某种权威性。

〔例证〕

Only a few acknowledge the need for reform.

只有少数人承认改革的必要性。

He was widely acknowledged to be the best lawyer in the neighbourhood.

他被公认为当地最好的律师。

We acknowledged him as our new coach.

我们承认他是我们的新教练。

concede v. 承认,让步
〔辨析〕

指不情愿地承认某种事实,或不得不承认失败。

〔例证〕

He conceded that he had made some errors.

他承认自己犯了一些错误。

They were finally forced to concede.

他们最终被迫认输。

We conceded defeat in the election.

我们承认选举失败。

confess v. 承认;坦白
〔辨析〕

尤指承认使自己略显尴尬的事情,也指向警方坦白、供认罪行。

〔例证〕

She confessed that she didn't really know how to cook.

她承认自己不太会做饭。

He confessed to being guilty.

他承认自己有罪。

profess v. 〈正式〉声称;坦言
〔辨析〕

通常指公开表明自己的感情、看法等。

〔例证〕

The suspect still professed his innocence.

该嫌疑人仍然声称自己无辜。

She professed her love for him.

她表明了自己对他的爱。

  • 词语搭配
  • 短语动词

admit与以下词性连用

v.

ashamed to admit

羞于承认的

be the first to admit

第一个承认

must admit

必须承认

willing to admit

愿意承认的

n.

admit defeat

承认失败

conj.

admit that

承认…

以下资源来自牛津词典

admit of sth

容许,有…可能(指解决办法、解释等)
to show that sth is possible or probable as a solution, an explanation, etc.