(-tt-) [] to say that you have done sth wrong or illegal承认（过错、罪行）；招认◆He admitted theft.他承认偷窃。◆The directors refused to admit to any wrongdoing.董事拒绝承认任何不当行为。 () [] admit liability (for sth) to say that you are legally responsible for sth承认（对某事）负上（法律）责任◆Both companies have admitted liability for the crash.两家公司承认对破产负责。 [] to allow sb to enter a place, an organization or an institution准许进入（某处、某组织、某机构）◆China was admitted to the World Trade Organization in 2001.2001 年中国获准加入世界贸易组织。