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appreciate

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ap∙pre∙ci∙ate / əˈpriʃɪˌet ; əˈpri:ʃieɪt /
◙verb
1. [T not in progressive] to understand how serious or important a situation or problem is or what someone's feelings are
• 理解，明白;
【SYN】 realize
 »appreciate the significance / importance / value of sth
 »He did not fully appreciate the significance of signing the contract.
  他没有完全理解签署这份合同的意义。
 »appreciate that
 »We appreciate that caring for children is an important job.
  我们理解，照顾小孩子是个重要的工作。
 »appreciate what / how / why
 »It is difficult to appreciate how bad the situation had become.
  形势已经恶化到什么地步，很难理解。
2. [T] used to thank someone in a polite way or to say that you are grateful for something they have done
• 感激:
 »Thanks ever so much for your help, I really appreciate it.
  多谢你的帮助，我真的很感激。
 »Iappreciateyourconcern, but honestly, I'm fine.
  谢谢你关心，说真的，我很好。
 »I'd appreciate it ifyou let me get on with my job.
  如能让我继续工作，我会非常感激。
3. [T] to understand how good or useful someone or something is
• 欣赏; 赏识; 鉴赏:
 »Her abilities are not fully appreciated by her employer.
  她的才干没有得到雇主的充分赏识。
 »I'm not an expert, but I appreciate fine works of art.
  我不是专家，但我欣赏优秀的艺术作品。
4. [I] [technical] to gradually become more valuable over a period of time
• 增值，升值;
【OPP】 depreciate
 »Most investments are expected to appreciate at a steady rate.
  大多数投资都应该会平稳增值。