3 [Tn, Tf] be prepared to admit or be aware of (sth); realize 承认或认清（某事物）; 认识到 *He recognized his lack of qualifications/that he was not qualified for the post.
Hedoesn't send plaguesof fliesorfrogs, of darkness or distress, but he does allow sufferingandhardship in order to break down the willof a person who has refused to recognisehisLordship.