•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。

•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。

•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。

•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%。