appreciate
[ə'pri:.ʃi.eɪt] verb
VALUE 评价
IMPROVER transitive
■to recognize or understand that something is valuable, important or as described 欣赏；赏识；理解，领会；意识到•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。 •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.我体会到，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...
IMPROVER
■used when you are thanking someone or showing that you are grateful 我／我们对…非常感谢•We really appreciate all the help you gave us last weekend.上周末得到你们的大力帮助，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 appreciate
IMPROVER
■used when you are politely requesting something （用于礼貌地请求某事）（如果…）将不胜感激•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来，我将不胜感激。 Common Learner Errors would appreciateRemember: would appreciate is usually followed by it.Don't say 'I would appreciate if...', say I would appreciate it if... :
✗ I would appreciate if you could pick me up from the airport.
[ə'pri:.ʃi.eɪt] verb
INCREASE 增加
intransitive
■to increase in value 涨价；增值•The value of our house has appreciated by 50% in the last two years.过去两年内我们房子的价格涨了50%。 •Our house has appreciated (in value) by 50% in the last two years.过去两年内我们的房子增值了50%。 Opposite depreciate
[ə'pri:.ʃi.eɪt] verb
Common Learner Errors appreciateWarning: Check your spelling!Appreciate is one of the 50 words most often spelled wrongly by learners. |