好词典
appreciation
UK /əˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃən/US /əˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃən/
词源
源自晚期拉丁语 'appretiatio'，意为估价或评价，后经法语 'appréciation' 进入英语。
noun
❶ 欣赏或感激的情感，指对某人或某事物的价值、重要性或美好之处有深刻认识和感谢。
“She showed her appreciation by sending a thank-you note.”
（她通过发送感谢信来表达她的感激之情。）
“The audience gave a round of applause in appreciation of the performance.”
（观众为表演鼓掌以示欣赏。）
❶ 价值的增加，尤指货币或资产随着时间的推移而增值。
“The house has seen a significant appreciation in value over the years.”
（这栋房子的价值多年来显著增值。）
“Investors hope for appreciation of their stocks.”
（投资者希望他们的股票增值。）
同义词:gratitude, recognition, thankfulness, admiration, increase
常见短语
show appreciation — 表达感激或欣赏之情，通常通过言语或行动来体现。
“He showed his appreciation by giving her a gift.”
（他通过送她礼物来表达他的感激之情。）
in appreciation of — 为了表示对某人或某事的感激或认可，常用于正式场合或书面表达。
“The award was given in appreciation of her contributions to science.”
（这个奖项是为了表彰她对科学的贡献。）