appreciation
appreciation
ap∙pre∙ci∙a∙tion / əˌpriʃɪˈeʃən ; əˌpri:ʃiˈeɪʃən /
◙noun
1. [U] pleasure you feel when you realize something is good, useful, or well done
• 欣赏; 赏识; 鉴赏:
▪ [+of]
»It helps children to develop an appreciation of poetry and literature.
这有助于儿童培养对诗歌和文学作品的鉴赏力。
2. [U] a feeling of being grateful for something someone has done
• 感激:
»show / express your appreciation
»The chairman asked me to express our appreciation of all your hard work.
主席要我对大家的辛苦工作表示感谢。
»He was presented with a watchin appreciation ofhis long service.
为感谢他多年的服务，公司赠送给他一块手表。
3. [C,U] an understanding of the importance or meaning of something
• 理解，认识:
▪ [+of]
»a realistic appreciation of the situation
对局势实事求是的理解
4. [sing., U] a rise in value, especially of land or possessions
• 增值，〔尤指土地或财产的〕升值;
【OPP】 depreciation
»an appreciation of 50% in property values
50% 的资产增值
