新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

appreciate

英  [əˈpriːʃieɪt]
    

[VERB]

    VERB. 动词
  • appreciates , appreciating , appreciated

    1[T 及物动词] 欣赏

    If you appreciate something, for example, a piece of music or good food, you like it because you recognize its good qualities.

    双语例句

    例:

    Anyone can appreciate our music.

    任何人都能欣赏我们的音乐。

    2[T 及物动词] 理解

    If you appreciate a situation or problem, you understand it and know what it involves.

    双语例句

    例:

    She never really appreciated the depth and bitterness of the family's conflict.

    她从未真正理解该家庭矛盾的深度与激烈程度。

    例:

    Those arguing the case often do not appreciate the difference between an island nation and a continental one.

    那些为此争论的人通常不理解岛国和大陆国家之间的区别。

    例:

    It is essential to appreciate that addictive behaviour can compromise energy levels.

    应该明白成瘾行为会损害体能。

    3[T 及物动词] 感激

    If you appreciate something that someone has done for you or is going to do for you, you are grateful for it.

    双语例句

    例:

    Peter stood by me when I most needed it. I'll always appreciate that.

    彼得在我最需要时支持了我。我会永远心存感激。

    4[I 不及物动词] 增值

    If something that you own appreciates over a period of time, its value increases.

    双语例句

    例:

    They don't have any confidence that houses will appreciate in value.

    他们对房屋增值没有一点信心。

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