appreciation
noun
əˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃən
noun
1
pleasure
you
feel
when
you
realize
something
is
good,
useful,
or
well
done
欣赏; 赏识; 鉴赏
U
[+
of
]
It
helps
children
to
develop
an
appreciation
of
poetry
and
literature.
这有助于儿童培养对诗歌和文学作品的鉴赏力。
2
a
feeling
of
being
grateful
for
something
someone
has
done
感激
U
show/express
your
appreciation
The
chairman
asked
me
to
express
our
appreciation
of
all
your
hard
work.
主席要我对大家的辛苦工作表示感谢。
He
was
presented
with
a
watch
in
appreciation
of
his
long
service.
为感谢他多年的服务，公司赠送给他一块手表。
3
an
understanding
of
the
importance
or
meaning
of
something
理解，认识
C,U
[+
of
]
a
realistic
appreciation
of
the
situation
对局势实事求是的理解
4
a
rise
in
value,
especially
of
land
or
possessions
增值，〔尤指土地或财产的〕升值;
singular 单数, U
an
appreciation
of
50%
in
property
values
50% 的资产增值