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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.

    近义词

    acknowledge , recognize

    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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