ap‧pre‧ci‧ate S2 W3 AC / əpriʃieɪt / 动词

1 [及物动词，不用于进行时] to understand how serious or important a situation or problem is or what someone’s feelings are 同义词 realize

appreciate 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 [及物动词] 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 [及物动词] 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 [不及物动词] technical to gradually become more valuable over a period of time 反义词 depreciate :

Most investments are expected to appreciate at a steady rate.