in recognition of
表彰として
解説 Definition
功績や貢献を正式にたたえる目的で何かを贈る・開く・発表する場面に使います。賞、記念品、式典、感謝状などの理由を示し、「表彰として」「称えて」という改まった響きがあります。
"In recognition of" means as a way of showing respect, thanks, or praise for someone's achievement, service, or effort. It is often used in formal contexts such as awards, ceremonies, and official messages. The phrase connects an action or honor with the reason for it.
覚え方のコツ Memory Tip
この意味では recognition を単なる「認識」ではなく、「公に功績を認めること」と見るのがコツです。in recognition of her service なら、長年の働きを正式に評価するしるしとして贈呈や式典が行われる、という読みになります。広い「認めて」の用法から、表彰・顕彰の場面に絞られた使い方だと整理すると区別しやすいです。
Here, `recognition` is not just noticing something; it is public praise or formal credit. `In recognition of` is a fixed phrase often used before words like `service`, `achievement`, or `contribution`. Think of award speeches and certificates: this phrase explains the reason for the honor.
例文
In recognition of her long service, the company presented her with a silver watch.
長年の貢献を称えて会社は彼女に銀の時計を贈った。
They held a ceremony in recognition of the volunteers' efforts.
ボランティアの尽力を称えて式典が開かれた。
in recognition of の類義語・関連語
in recognition of の語源・成り立ち Etymology
recognitionはラテン語「re-」(再び)+「cognoscere」(知る)が語源。「改めて知る→認識する→功績を認める」と意味が発展した。人の業績を公に認めて称える場面で使われる。関連語: cognition(認知), recognize(認識する)。
The word "recognition" comes from Latin parts meaning "again" ("re-") and "to know" ("cognoscere"). The basic idea was "to know again" or "identify," and later it widened to mean "to officially notice and value" someone’s work or achievement. In the phrase "in recognition of," that later sense of public acknowledgment is central. Related words include "recognize" and "cognition."
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