appreciate
verb uk/əˈpriː.ʃi.eɪt/ us/əˈpriː.ʃi.eɪt/
(VALUE)
B2 欣赏；赏识；重视
to recognize how good someone or something is and to value him, her, or it
There's no point buying him expensive wines - he doesn't appreciate them. 给他买名贵的酒没有用——他不懂品酒。
C2 [ T ]理解，领会;意识到
to understand a situation and realize that it is important
We appreciate the need for immediate action. 我们充分意识到了马上采取行动的必要性。
[ + that ] I appreciate that it's a difficult decision for you to make. 我体会得出，你作出这样的决定有多难。
[ + question word ] I don't think you appreciate how much time I spent preparing this meal. 我觉得你没有意识到我做这顿饭花了多少时间。
I/we appreciate...B2 我／我们对…非常感谢
used when you are thanking someone or showing that you are grateful
We really appreciate all the help you gave us last weekend. 你们上周末给予我们大力帮助，我们非常感谢。
[ + -ing verb ] I appreciate your making the effort to come. 你能拨冗前来，我深表感激。
would appreciateB2 （用于礼貌地请求某事）（如果…）将不胜感激
used when you are politely asking for something
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来，我将不胜感激。
- More examples
- 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.
(INCREASE)
[ I ]涨价;增值
to increase in value
The value of our house has appreciated by 50 percent in the last two years. 过去两年内我们房子的价格上涨了50%。
Our house has appreciated (in value) by 50 percent in the last two years. 过去两年内我们的房子增值了50%。
Opposite: depreciate