appreciate /əˈpriːʃɪˌeɪt/ CET4 TEM4 ( appreciating, appreciated, appreciates )

• 1. 

  V-T If you appreciate something, for example, a piece of music or good food, you like it because you recognize its good qualities. 欣赏

  例：

  Anyone can appreciate our music.

  任何人都能欣赏我们的音乐。

• 2. 

  V-T If you appreciate a situation or problem, you understand it and know what it involves. 理解

  例：

  She never really appreciated the depth and bitterness of the family's conflict.

  她从未真正理解该家庭矛盾的深度与激烈程度。

• 3. 

  V-T If you appreciate something that someone has done for you or is going to do for you, you are grateful for it. 感激

  例：

  Peter stood by me when I most needed it. I'll always appreciate that.

  彼得在我最需要时支持了我。我对此将永远感激。

• 4. 

  V-I If something that you own appreciates over a period of time, its value increases. 增值

  例：

  They don't have any confidence that houses will appreciate in value.

  他们对房屋增值没有一点信心。