appreciateap•pre•ci•ate /ə'priːʃɪeɪt/

vt

1. 重视,赏识；欣赏

• appreciate literary works 欣赏文学作品

• Her great ability is widely appreciated. 她的杰出才能得到普遍赞赏。

2. 对…表示感激

• We deeply appreciate your kindness. 我们非常感谢你的一片好心。

• I would appreciate it if you could do me this favour. 如果你能帮我这个忙，我将很感激。

3. 体会,觉察

• I appreciate the danger of this job. 我明白这工作的危险性。

• I appreciate that it will be difficult. 我知道这会很难。

4. 正确评估

• appreciate the difference between right and wrong 分清是非

5. 提高…的价值

• The rent has been appreciated. 房租上涨了。

vi 涨价，增值

• This stock has appreciated ten percent. 这种股票上涨了10% 。