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to identify
01
识别, 鉴别
to be able to say who or what someone or something is
Transitive: to identify sb/sth
Example
The detective easily identifies the suspect from the security footage.
The officer asked me to identify my belongings at the lost-and-found desk.
The teacher identified the student's handwriting on the exam.
02
识别, 揭示
to reveal or make known who someone is
Transitive: to identify sb
Example
The journalist refused to identify the source of the information.
The police have not yet identified the victim in the accident.
The company decided to identify the donor at the charity event.
03
认同, 与...有共鸣
to see oneself as having similar traits or thoughts as another person
Transitive: to identify with a person or their traits
Example
She identified with the character in the novel because of their shared experiences.
She felt that she could identify with the struggles of the underdog in the movie.
She easily identified with her friend ’s passion for music.
04
识别, 关联
to consider someone or something as strongly connected or linked to another
Transitive: to identify sb/sth with sth
Example
He identifies the artist with the modern abstract movement.
He was identified with the environmental movement after his years of advocacy.
The movie is often identified with the 1980s due to its iconic soundtrack.
05
识别, 分类
to classify or determine the category of a biological specimen
Transitive: to identify a plant or animal
Example
The scientist worked to identify the species of the newly discovered insect.
They used genetic testing to identify the plant's family and genus.
The biologist identified the bird by examining its physical traits and behavior.
06
识别, 视为相同
to consider someone or something as being the same or equal to something else
Transitive: to identify sb/sth with sth
Example
Many people identify success with wealth and fame.
He identified the brand with high quality and luxury.
Some people identify health with physical fitness and regular exercise.
