appreciate

verb

1. 欣赏；赏识；重视
   to recognize the good qualities of sb/sth
   1. You can't really appreciate foreign literature in translation.
      看翻译作品不能真正欣赏到外国文学原著的美妙之处。
   2. His talents are not fully appreciated in that company.
      他的才干在那家公司未受到充分赏识。
   3. Her family doesn't appreciate her.
      她的家人不重视她。
2. 感激；感谢；欢迎
   to be grateful for sth that sb has done; to welcome sth
   1. I'd appreciate some help.
      如果有人帮忙我将非常感激。
   2. Your support is greatly appreciated.
      十分感谢你的支持。
   3. Thanks for coming. I appreciate it .
      谢谢光临。无任欢迎。
   4. I would appreciate it if you paid in cash.
      假如你支付现金的话，我会不胜感激。
   5. I don't appreciate being treated like a second-class citizen.
      我不愿被人当作二等公民。
   6. We would appreciate you letting us know of any problems.
      如有任何问题，请告诉我们。
3. 理解；意识到；领会
   to understand that sth is true
   1. What I failed to appreciate was the distance between the two cities.
      我没有意识到这两座城市间的距离。
   2. I don't think you appreciate how expensive it will be.
      我想你不了解它会有多昂贵。
   3. We didn't fully appreciate that he was seriously ill.
      我们没有充分认识到他的病情很严重。
4. 增值；升值
   to increase in value over a period of time
   1. Their investments have appreciated over the years.
      他们的投资这些年来已经增值。

1. VERB 欣赏；鉴赏；赏识
   If you appreciate something, for example a piece of music or good food, you like it because you recognize its good qualities.
   1. Anyone can appreciate our music...
      任何人都能欣赏我们的音乐。
   2. In time you'll appreciate the beauty and subtlety of this language.
      总有一天你会体会到这门语言的优美和微妙之处。
2. VERB 领会；了解；认识
   If you appreciate a situation or problem, you understand it and know what it involves.
   1. She never really appreciated the depth and bitterness of the Irish conflict...
      她从来没有真正认识到爱尔兰矛盾的深刻和激烈。
   2. He appreciates that co-operation with the media is part of his professional duties.
      他懂得与媒体合作是自己工作职责的一部分。
3. VERB 感谢;感激
   If you appreciate something that someone has done for you or is going to do for you, you are grateful for it.
   1. Peter stood by me when I most needed it. I'll always appreciate that...
      当我最需要的时候，彼得在我身边支持我。我将永存感激。
   2. Thanks, lads. I appreciate it...
      谢了，哥们儿。我很感激。
   3. I'd appreciate it if you wouldn't mention it.
      如果你不提它，我会很感激。
4. VERB 升值；增值
   If something that you own appreciates over a period of time, its value increases.
   1. They don't have any confidence that houses will appreciate in value.
      他们完全不相信房子会升值。

1. Only now have doctors, and allied medical professionals, come to appreciate this.
   直到现在医生和相关医学人士才开始对此有所认识。
2. Anyone can appreciate our music
   任何人都能欣赏我们的音乐。
3. In time you'll appreciate the beauty and subtlety of this language.
   总有一天你会体会到这门语言的优美和微妙之处。
4. She never really appreciated the depth and bitterness of the Irish conflict
   她从来没有真正认识到爱尔兰矛盾的深刻和激烈。
5. He appreciates that co-operation with the media is part of his professional duties.
   他懂得与媒体合作是自己工作职责的一部分。
6. Peter stood by me when I most needed it. I'll always appreciate that
   当我最需要的时候，彼得在我身边支持我。我将永存感激。
7. Thanks, lads. I appreciate it
   谢了，哥们儿。我很感激。
8. I'd appreciate it if you wouldn't mention it.
   如果你不提它，我会很感激。
9. They don't have any confidence that houses will appreciate in value.
   他们完全不相信房子会升值。
10. It is easy to appreciate the craftsmanship of Armani.
    阿玛尼的精致工艺很容易博得人们的赞誉。
11. They appreciate all the creature comforts of home.
    他们喜欢家里的舒适环境。
12. I'm sure you will appreciate that we must keep a careful eye on all our running costs
    我们必须密切关注所有的运营成本，这一点我想您肯定会赞同。
13. We'd appreciate your leaving as fast as possible.
    如果您能尽快离开，我们将不胜感激。
14. Only inside do you appreciate the church's true grandeur.
    只有深入其中，你才能真正欣赏教堂的富丽堂皇。
15. Perhaps, when you've heard me out, you'll appreciate the reason for secrecy
    也许当你听我把话讲完后，你就会明白为什么要保密了。
16. They obviously appreciate you very much
    他们显然对你十分感激。
17. We would appreciate confirmation of your refusal of our invitation to take part.
    若您确认拒绝我们的邀请不能参加，我们将感激不尽。
18. People often don't appreciate that marble is a natural stone.
    人们经常不了解大理石是一种天然石料。
19. To sum up: We welcome the statement of the Government and appreciate its willingness and commitment to work cooperatively with us.
    最后，我们欣然接受政府的声明，并感谢其愿同我们合作的意愿和承诺。
20. We welcome you and would appreciate your advice.
    欢迎你们光临指导。
21. People all appreciate his integrity.
    人们都赞赏他的品格。
22. I appreciate your generosity in the matter.
    我很欣赏你在这件事上表现出来的宽大胸怀。
23. If you know sth. about the author's family background, you will appreciate the poem on an even profounder level.
    如果你对作者的出身背景有所了解，你就会在更深的层次上理解这首诗。
24. I appreciate your kindness but must decline the offer.
    雅意心领！
25. I deeply appreciate your kindness in coming so far to meet me.
    有劳远迎。
26. I appreciate your comment.
    我欣赏你的意见。
27. You cannot appreciate the difficulty except through personal experience.
    若非亲身经历，岂知其中甘苦。
28. I appreciate your kindness ( but can not accept your gift or invitation).
    你的好意我心领了。
29. I appreciate the hospitality you have shown us.
    感谢你对我们的盛情款待。
30. I highly appreciate your kindness.
    您的心意我愧领了。

  perceive appreciate comprehend【导航词义：理解】

  perceive v. 〈书〉理解

〔辨析〕指以某种方式看待某人或某事物。

  appreciate v. 理解，明白

〔辨析〕指了解局面、问题的严重性或重要性，或指了解别人的感受。

  comprehend v. 理解，领悟

〔辨析〕指理解复杂或难懂的事物。

verb

1. increase the value of
   1. The Germans want to appreciate the Deutsche Mark

   Synonym:    apprizeapprise

2. gain in value
   1. The yen appreciated again!

   Synonym:    apprizeappriserevalue

3. be fully aware of
   1. Do you appreciate the full meaning of this letter?

   Synonym:    take account

4. recognize with gratitude

5. hold dear
   1. I prize these old photographs

   Synonym:    prizevaluetreasure