identification
noun [ U ] uk/aɪˌden.tɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ us/aɪˌden.t̬ə.fəˈkeɪ.ʃən/
B2 识别，辨认
the act of recognizing and naming someone or something
Most of the bodies were badly burned, making identification almost impossible. 大多数尸体都严重烧伤，几乎无法辨认。
A2 (also ID)身份证（明）
an official document that shows or proves who you are
We were asked to show some identification before the security guards would let us in. 保安要我们出示身份证明才让我们进去。
- More examples
- The security guards gave me the once-over, but they didn't ask me for any identification.
- Wellington Barracks is a restricted area and anyone who enters should have identification.
- Please see to it that no-one comes in without identification.
- Identity cards for football supporters could be the thin end of the wedge - soon everyone might have to carry identification.
- Please may I see some identification?