The word "appreciate" has multiple meanings: 1) To like or recognize the good qualities of something (e.g., music, art). 2) To understand the seriousness or complexity of a situation or problem. 3) To be grateful or thankful for something. 4) For an item to increase in value over time.
appreciate /əpri͟ːʃieɪt/
1. 欣赏；鉴赏；赏识： If you appreciate something, for example a piece of music or good food, you like it because you recognize its good qualities.
Anyone can appreciate our music...
In time you'll appreciate the beauty and subtlety of this language.
2. 领会；了解；认识： If you appreciate a situation or problem, you understand it and know what it involves.
She never really appreciated the depth and bitterness of the Irish conflict...
He appreciates that co-operation with the media is part of his professional duties.
3. 感谢；感激： If you appreciate something that someone has done for you or is going to do for you, you are grateful for it.
Peter stood by me when I most needed it. I'll always appreciate that...
Thanks, lads. I appreciate it...
I'd appreciate it if you wouldn't mention it.
4. 升值；增值： If something that you own appreciates over a period of time, its value increases.
They don't have any confidence that houses will appreciate in value.
[VERB 动词]欣赏；鉴赏；赏识 If you appreciate something, for example a piece of music or good food, you like it because you recognize its good qualities.
[V n]
Anyone can appreciate our music...
任何人都能欣赏我们的音乐。
In time you'll appreciate the beauty and subtlety of this language.
总有一天你会体会到这门语言的优美和微妙之处。
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[VERB 动词]领会；了解；认识 If you appreciate a situation or problem, you understand it and know what it involves.
[V n]
[V that]
She never really appreciated the depth and bitterness of the Irish conflict...
她从来没有真正认识到爱尔兰矛盾的深刻和激烈。
He appreciates that co-operation with the media is part of his professional duties.
他懂得与媒体合作是自己工作职责的一部分。
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[VERB 动词]感谢；感激 If you appreciate something that someone has done for you or is going to do for you, you are grateful for it.
[V n]
[V it if]
Peter stood by me when I most needed it. I'll always appreciate that...
当我最需要的时候，彼得在我身边支持我。我将永存感激。
Thanks, lads. I appreciate it...
谢了，哥们儿。我很感激。
I'd appreciate it if you wouldn't mention it.
如果你不提它，我会很感激。
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[VERB 动词]升值；增值 If something that you own appreciates over a period of time, its value increases.
[V]
They don't have any confidence that houses will appreciate in value.
他们完全不相信房子会升值。
Oxford
ap·preci·ate★AWL/əˈpriːʃieɪt; NAmEəˈpriːʃieɪt/verb1★[transitive ]( not used in the progressive tenses 不用于进行时) appreciatesb/sth to recognize the good qualities of sb/sth 欣赏；赏识；重视◆You can't really appreciate foreign literature in translation.看翻译作品不能真正欣赏到外国文学原著的美妙之处。◆His talents are not fully appreciatedin that company. 他的才干在那家公司未受到充分赏识。◆Her family doesn't appreciate her.她的家人不重视她。2★[transitive ]( not usually used in the progressive tenses 通常不用于进行时) to be grateful for sth that sb has done; to welcome sth 感激；感谢；欢迎appreciatesth ◆I'd appreciate some help.如果有人帮忙我将非常感激。◆Your support is greatly appreciated.十分感谢你的支持。◆Thanks for coming. I appreciate it.谢谢光临。无任欢迎。◆I would appreciate it ifyou paid in cash. 假如你支付现金的话，我会不胜感激。appreciatedoing sth ◆I don't appreciate being treated like a second-class citizen.我不愿被人当作二等公民。appreciatesb doing sth ◆We would appreciate you letting us know of any problems.如有任何问题，请告诉我们。3[transitive ]( not used in the progressive tenses 不用于进行时) to understand that sth is true 理解；意识到；领会SYN
realize
appreciatesth ◆What I failed to appreciate was the distance between the two cities.我没有意识到这两座城市间的距离。appreciatehow, what, etc… ◆I don't think you appreciate how expensive it will be.我想你不了解它会有多昂贵。appreciatethat… ◆We didn't fully appreciatethat he was seriously ill. 我们没有充分认识到他的病情很严重。4[intransitive ]to increase in value over a period of time 增值；升值◆Their investments have appreciated over the years.他们的投资这些年来已经增值。OPP
1[transitive] to understand how serious or important a situation or problem is or what someone’s feelings areSYN realizeappreciate the significance/importance/value of something He did not fully appreciate the significance of signing the contract.appreciate that We appreciate that caring for children is an important job.appreciate what/how/why It is difficult to appreciate how bad the situation had become.2[transitive] used to thank someone in a polite way or to say that you are grateful for something they have done: Thanks ever so much for your help, I really appreciate it. I appreciate your concern, but honestly, I’m fine.I’d appreciate it if you let me get on with my job.3[transitive] to understand how good or useful someone or something is: Her abilities are not fully appreciated by her employer. I’m not an expert, but I appreciate fine works of art.4[intransitive] technical to gradually become more valuable over a period of timeOPP depreciate: Most investments are expected to appreciate at a steady rate.GRAMMARPatterns with appreciate• You say: · I appreciate your advice· I appreciate having your advice.✗Don’t say: I appreciate to have your advice.Using the progressive• Appreciate is not used in the progressive in meanings 1, 2, and 3. You say: · I appreciate what you are saying.✗Don’t say: I am appreciating what you are saying.• Appreciate is used in the progressive in meaning 4: · The value of his work is still appreciating.Grammar guide ‒ VERBS