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appreciate

UK //əˈpriːʃieɪt//US //əˈpriːʃieɪt//

词源

源自拉丁语 'appretiare',意为 '估价' 或 '重视',后经法语进入英语。

verb

❶ 欣赏或感激某事物或某人,认识到其价值或重要性。常用于表达对他人帮助或美好事物的感谢和认可。

“I really appreciate your help with the project.”

(我非常感谢你在项目上的帮助。)

“She appreciates classical music.”

(她欣赏古典音乐。)

❶ (价值或数量)增加或上升,通常用于经济或金融领域。

“The property has appreciated in value over the years.”

(这些年来,房产的价值已经上涨了。)

“Investors hope the stock will appreciate.”

(投资者希望股票会升值。)

同义词:value, cherish, admire, respect, recognize

常见短语

I would appreciate it if... — 礼貌地请求某人做某事,表达希望对方能帮忙的意愿。

“I would appreciate it if you could reply by Friday.”

(如果你能在周五前回复,我将非常感激。)