appreciation /əˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃən/ noun plural appreciations
plural appreciations
Learner's definition of APPRECIATION
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[noncount] : a feeling of being grateful for something感谢;感激 -
You've been so generous, and I'd like to show my appreciation by cooking a meal for you.你真是太慷慨了,我希望能为你做顿饭以表谢意。
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We'd like to present you with this gift in appreciation of your hard work. [=to show that we are grateful for your hard work]我们想要送给你这个礼物,对你的辛劳表示感谢。
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[singular] : an ability to understand the worth, quality, or importance of something : an ability to appreciate something欣赏;鉴赏 —
usually + of or for 3
: full awareness or understanding of something理解;明白;体会 —
usually + of or for [noncount]
[singular]
4
[count] : a speech or piece of writing that praises something or someone(赞赏性的)演讲,文字 5
: an increase in the value of something升值;增值 [singular]
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He bought the statue because he believed there would be an appreciation in its value.他买下了这尊塑像,因为他相信会有增值空间。
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Based on the history of the company, you can expect a significant appreciation in your investment over a number of years.考虑到这家公司的历史,你的投资过几年会大幅增值。
[noncount]
— opposite depreciation