1、extraordinary
非凡的;优秀的;出色的
We've made extraordinary progress as a society in that regard.
在那个方面,我们的社会已经取得了巨大的进步。
The task requires extraordinary patience and endurance.
那项任务需要非凡的耐心和毅力。
非常奇特的;令人惊奇的
What an extraordinary thing to happen!
这事儿真蹊跷!
His decision to hold talks is extraordinary because it could mean the real end of the war.
他作出举行谈判的决定非同寻常,因为这可能意味着战争真的要结束了。
(会议)特别的
at an extraordinary meeting of the sport's ruling body.
在体育运动管理机构的特别会议上
Representatives of the colonies met in an extraordinary congress.
各殖民地代表在一次特别大会上会面。
2、recognize
认识;认出
The receptionist recognized him at once.
接待员一眼就认出他了。
He did not think she could recognize his car in the snow.
他觉得她在雪天里认不出他的车子。
认可;承认
I recognize my own shortcomings.
我承认自己的缺点。
Well, of course I recognize that evil exists.
嗯,我当然承认邪恶的存在。
正式认可;承认;正式接受;赞成
Most doctors appear to recognize homeopathy as a legitimate form of medicine.
大多数医生似乎都接受顺势疗法是一种合理的医疗手段。
France is on the point of recognizing the independence of the Baltic States.
法国即将承认波罗的海诸国的独立。