单词 | appreciate |
释义 | appreciate —appreciate /əˈpriː.ʃi.eɪt/ verb (VALUE) ↑Verb Endings for appreciate B2 to recognize how good someone or something is and to value them: » There's no point buying him expensive wines - he doesn't appreciate them.C2 [T] to understand a situation and realize that it is important: » We appreciate the need for immediate action.» [+ that] I appreciate that it's a difficult decision for you to make.» [+ question word] I don't think you appreciate how much time I spent preparing this meal.Thesaurus+: ↑Understanding and comprehendingI/we appreciate...B2 used when you are thanking someone or showing that you are grateful: » We really appreciate all the help you gave us last weekend.» [+ -ing verb] I appreciate your making the effort to come.Thesaurus+: ↑Relieved and thankfulwould appreciateB2 used when you are politely asking for something: » I would appreciate it if you could let me know (= please let me know) in advance whether or not you will be coming.Thesaurus+: ↑Making appeals and requestsWord Builder:–Nouns: appreciation–Adjectives: appreciable, appreciative–Verbs: appreciate–Adverbs: appreciatively• • • Extra Examples:» I don't think you quite appreciate the delicacy of the situation.» I don't want everyone to know, so if you could keep it to yourself I'd appreciate it.» I appreciate your honesty.» Any advice that you can give me would be greatly appreciated.» She said how much she appreciated the overwhelming generosity of the public in responding to the appeal.Common mistake: would appreciate! Remember: would appreciate is usually followed by it.! Don't say 'I would appreciate if ...', say I would appreciate it if ...:✗ I would appreciate if you could pick me up from the airport.Common mistake: appreciate! Warning: Check your spelling!! Appreciate is one of the 50 words most often spelled wrongly by learners.verb [I] (INCREASE) ↑Verb Endings for appreciate ► F0 to increase in value: » The value of our house has appreciated by 50 percent in the last two years.» Our house has appreciated (in value) by 50 percent in the last two years.→ OPPOSITE DEPRECIATE(Cf. ↑depreciate)Thesaurus+: ↑Value and price increasesCommon mistake: appreciate! Warning: Check your spelling!! Appreciate is one of the 50 words most often spelled wrongly by learners. |
随便看 |
|
英语词典包含67674条英英释义在线翻译词条,基本涵盖了全部常用单词的英英翻译及用法,是英语学习的有利工具。