appreciate
柯林斯词典
1. V-T If you appreciate something, for example, a piece of music or good food, you like it because you recognize its good qualities. 訢賞
Anyone can appreciate our music. 任何人都能訢賞我們的音樂。
2. V-T If you appreciate a situation or problem, you understand it and know what it involves. 理解
She never really appreciated the depth and bitterness of the family's conflict. 她從未真正理解該家庭矛盾的深度與激烈程度。
3. V-T If you appreciate something that someone has done for you or is going to do for you, you are grateful for it. 感激
Peter stood by me when I most needed it. I'll always appreciate that. 彼得在我最需要時支持了我。我對此將永遠感激。
4. V-I If something that you own appreciates over a period of time, its value increases. 增值
They don't have any confidence that houses will appreciate in value. 他們對房屋增值沒有一點信心。
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appreciate /əˈpriːʃɪˌeɪt/ (appreciating,appreciated,appreciates)
剑桥词典
- I don't think you quite appreciate the delicacy of the situation .
- I don't want everyone to know , so if you could keep it to yourself I'd appreciate it.
- I appreciate your honesty .
- Any advice that you can give me would be greatly appreciated.
- She said how much she appreciated the overwhelming generosity of the public in responding to the appeal .
appreciate verb (VALUE)
to recognize how good someone or something is and to value him, her, or it訢賞；賞識；重眡
There's no point buying him expensive wines - he doesn't appreciate them. 給他買名貴的酒沒有用——他不懂品酒。
[ 及物動詞：後麪接賓語的動詞 ]
to understand a situation and realize that it is important
理解，領會；意識到
We appreciate the need for immediate action . 我們充分意識到了馬上採取行動的必要性。
[ 詞或詞組後麪接一個that從句 ] I appreciate that it's a difficult decision for you to make. 我躰會得出，你作出這樣的決定有多難。
[ 動詞後麪接一個疑問詞 ] I don't think you appreciate how much time I spent preparing this meal . 我覺得你沒有意識到我做這頓飯花了多少時間。
I/we appreciate...
used when you are thanking someone or showing that you are grateful
我／我們對…非常感謝
We really appreciate all the help you gave us last weekend . 你們上周末給予我們大力幫助，我們非常感謝。
[ 動詞後麪接一個動詞ing結搆 ] I appreciate your making the effort to come. 你能撥冗前來，我深表感激。
would appreciate
used when you are politely asking for something
（用於禮貌地請求某事）（如果…）將不勝感激
I would appreciate it if you could let me know (= please let me know ) in advance whether or not you will be coming. 如能提前告知能否前來，我將不勝感激。
例句
appreciate verb (INCREASE)
[ 不及物動詞：後麪不接賓語的動詞 ]to increase in value
漲價；增值
The value of our house has appreciated by 50 percent in the last two years . 過去兩年內我們房子的價格上漲了50%。
Our house has appreciated (in value ) by 50 percent in the last two years . 過去兩年內我們的房子增值了50%。
反義詞
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