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appreciation

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Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++ap·pre·ci·a·tion /əˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃən/ ●●○ AWL noun  1 [uncountable]THANK pleasure you feel when you realize something is good, useful, or well done 欣赏;赏识appreciation of It helps children to develop an appreciation of poetry and literature. 这有助于培养小孩子对诗歌和文学作品的欣赏力。2 [uncountable]THANK a feeling of being grateful for something someone has done 感激show/express your appreciation The chairman asked me to express our appreciation of all your hard work. 主席要我对大家的努力表示感谢。 He was presented with a watch in appreciation of his long service. 他获赠一块手表,作为对其长期服务的感谢。3 [countable, uncountable]KNOW somebody an understanding of the importance or meaning of something 理解,明白appreciation of a realistic appreciation of the situation 对局势实事求是的理解4 [singular, uncountable]VALUE a rise in value, especially of land or possessions 增值,〔尤指土地或财产的〕升值 OPP depreciation an appreciation of 50% in property values 50%的资产增值
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appreciationThere has been an appreciation of 50% in property values.The beginnings of an appreciation of complex numbers came about with the work of Gerolamo Cardano.Murphy teaches classes in art appreciation to young children.The omission of these chapters will not detract from your general appreciation of homoeopathy.As Lynn got older, her appreciation for her hometown grew.To show his appreciation of her kindness he sent her some flowers.He slobbered over her foot in appreciation.In appreciation of Mr Mainwaring's years of service, the company presented him with a gold watch.Show my appreciation of what you do for me?We'd like you to accept this gift as a small token of our appreciation.The first is, yes, to show appreciation and respect - which various people require in varying degrees.Use a combination of suggestion, appreciation of their difficulties, praise for his efforts and pleasure at their success.When the dollar rises, yen-based investors benefit from both the appreciation of their investment and the currency.appreciation ofManagement does not have a realistic appreciation of the situation.in appreciation ofTheo, we'd like to invite you to dinner in appreciation of your hard work this week.Apparently it's in appreciation of my success at the club - and commitment to the job!O'Hara, on behalf of the company, spoke a few words in appreciation of Meredith.
From Longman Business Dictionaryappreciationap‧pre‧ci‧a‧tion /əˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃən/ noun [uncountable]1FINANCEan increase in the value of somethingThere has been a sharp appreciation in the share prices of US companies. capital appreciation2FINANCE an increase in the value of one currency compared to other currenciesHe estimated that currency appreciation cost the company £700,000 last year.appreciation againstthe appreciation of sterling against the dollar
ap·pre·ci·a·tion nounChineseSyllable
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appreciation
appreciation AC /əˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃən/ noun
 Word Family: adverb: appreciably, appreciatively; adjective: appreciable, appreciativeUNAPPRECIATIVE; verb: appreciate; noun: appreciation
1. [uncountable] pleasure you feel when you realize something is good, useful, or well done
    appreciation of
    It helps children to develop an appreciation of poetry and literature.
2. [uncountable] a feeling of being grateful for something someone has done
    show/express your appreciation
    The chairman asked me to express our appreciation of all your hard work.
    He was presented with a watch in appreciation of his long service.
3. [uncountable and countable] an understanding of the importance or meaning of something
    appreciation of
    a realistic appreciation of the situation
4. [singular, uncountable] a rise in value, especially of land or possessions
   OPP  depreciation:
    an appreciation of 50% in property values


ap·pre·ci·ation AW BrE /əˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃn/ 🔊NAmE /əˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃn/ 🔊 noun [uncountable] pleasure that you have when you recognize and enjoy the good qualities of sb/sth 欣赏She shows little appreciation of good music. 她感受不到美好音乐的妙处。🔊🔊The crowd murmured in appreciation. 人群低声赞叹着。🔊🔊 [uncountable, singular] ~ of sth a full or sympathetic understanding of sth, such as a situation or a problem, and of what it involves 理解;体谅;同情I had no appreciation of the problems they faced. 我没有体谅到他们所面临的困难。🔊🔊 [uncountable] ~ (of/for sth) the feeling of being grateful for sth 感激;感谢Please accept this gift in appreciation of all you've done for us. 承蒙鼎力相助,不胜感激,谨备薄礼,敬请笑纳。🔊🔊 [uncountable, singular] ~ (in sth) increase in value over a period of time 增值;升值 OPP depreciation [countable] ~ (of sth) (formal) a piece of writing or a speech in which the strengths and weaknesses of sb/sth, especially an artist or a work of art, are discussed and judged (尤指艺术方面的)鉴定,评价,评估