1.France's Prime Minister said the pay rise was to recognise the efforts of health workers during the coronavirus pandemic.
recognize 承認;致謝
His services to the state were recognized with the award of a knighthood.
他被封為爵士,以表彰他對國家的貢獻
。2.It is a way of catching up for years of delay, for which each and every one of us has their share of responsibility.
catch up 趕上
I stopped and waited for her to catch up.
我停住腳步,等她追上來 。