appreciation

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appreciation /əˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃən/ noun

plural appreciations

appreciation

/əˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃən/

noun

plural appreciations

Learner's definition of APPRECIATION

[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。
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。

[singular] : an ability to understand the worth, quality, or importance of something : an ability to appreciate something欣赏；鉴赏

a music appreciation class [=a class that teaches people to understand and value music]音乐赏析课

— usually + of or for

She has developed an appreciation of exotic foods.她现在变得喜欢外来食品了。
There is an increasing appreciation for video as an art form.现在人们越来越欣赏视频这种艺术形式。

: full awareness or understanding of something理解；明白；体会 — usually + of or for

[noncount]

[singular]

I'm not sure you have an appreciation of the complexity of the situation.我不确定你是否理解了当前形势的复杂性。
I've gained an appreciation for the skills involved in the game.我完全了解这项运动所要求的技能。

[count] : a speech or piece of writing that praises something or someone（赞赏性的）演讲，文字

She recently published an appreciation of an obscure sculptor who lived in the 17th century.她最近发表了一篇文章，积极评价了一位17世纪默默无闻的雕塑家。

: an increase in the value of something升值；增值

[singular]

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。
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