identify

剑桥词典

to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what that person or thing is
认出，识别
Even the smallest baby can identify its mother by her voice . 就连年龄最小的婴儿也能根据声音分辨出自己的妈妈。
The gunman in Wednesday's attack has been identified as Lee Giggs, an unemployed truck driver . 周三袭击事件中的枪手已被确认为李‧吉格斯，一个失业的卡车司机。
The police officer identified himself (= gave his name or proved who he was) and asked for our help . 警官亮明身份并请求我们帮助。
to recognize a problem , need, fact , etc. and to show that it exists
确定；发现
The research will be used to identify training needs . 该研究将用来确定培训的需求。
You need to identify your priorities . 你需要确定自己优先要做的事情。

例句

• A robin is easy to identify because of its red breast .
• After she had identified the body of her husband , the police asked her to collect his personal effects .
• Aircraft are required by law to carry special electronic devices , called transponders , so that they can be identified.
• The press has identified several people they think are likely to be appointed to government posts in the autumn .
• How many different trees can you identify?

短语动词

identify with sb
identify sb/sth with sth 返回 identify