1.France's Prime Minister said the pay rise was to recognise the efforts of health workers during the coronavirus pandemic.
recognize 承认;致谢
His services to the state were recognized with the award of a knighthood.
他被封为爵士,以表彰他对国家的贡献
。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 赶上
I stopped and waited for her to catch up.
我停住脚步,等她追上来 。