- [uncountable]
pleasure that you have when you recognize and enjoy the good qualities of somebody/something 欣赏 She shows little appreciation of good music. 她感受不到美好音乐的妙处。 - in appreciation
The crowd murmured in appreciation. 人群低声赞叹着。
Extra ExamplesHe doesn't share my appreciation for opera. 他不赞同我对歌剧的欣赏。 I have now developed an appreciation of poetry. 我现在会欣赏诗歌了。 She gazed in appreciation at the scene. 她赞赏地看着这景色。 They had a new-found appreciation for Japanese music. 他们新近开始欣赏起日本音乐。 They have little appreciation of the arts. 他们对艺术几乎没有鉴赏力。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- deep
- great
- real
- …
- have
- share
- show
- …
- in appreciation
- appreciation for
- appreciation of
- …
- [uncountable, singular] appreciation of something
a full understanding of something, such as a situation or a problem, and of what it involves 理解；体谅；同情 Extra ExamplesThe article gave me a new appreciation for the work which went into the album. 这篇文章使我对制作这张专辑所付出的努力有了新的了解。 The course helped me to gain a deeper appreciation of what scientific research involves. 这门课程帮助我更深入地了解科学研究所包含的内容。 There is a growing appreciation of the need for change. 改革的迫切性愈来愈为人们所知。 a renewed appreciation of traditions once branded as primitive 重新欣赏曾被打上“原始”烙印的传统 Candidates should have a broad appreciation of contemporary issues. 候选人对当代问题应该要有广泛的理解。 We aim to enhance people's appreciation and enjoyment of history. 我们旨在提高人们对历史的欣赏和享受。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- better
- clear
- deep
- …
- have
- gain
- appreciation of
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the feeling of being grateful for something 感激；感谢 I would like to express my appreciation and thanks to you all. 我想对你们所有人表达我的感激和谢意。 - in appreciation of something
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。 - appreciation for something
She never shows any appreciation for our efforts. 她从未对我们的努力表示任何赞赏。 - appreciation of something
The clock was presented to Snell by his colleagues as an appreciation of his work and friendship. 这个钟是他的同事送给斯内尔的，作为对他的工作和友谊的感谢。
Extra ExamplesI'll be sending them a donation in appreciation of their help. 我将送给他们一笔捐款以感谢他们的帮助。 The authors extend their sincere appreciation to everyone who contributed to the book. 作者向对促成该书的所有人致以诚挚的谢意。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- deep
- genuine
- heartfelt
- …
- express
- show
- extend
- …
- in appreciation (of)
- with appreciation
- appreciation for
- …
- a lack of appreciation
- a token of your appreciation
- [uncountable, singular] appreciation (in something)
increase in value over a period of time 增值；升值 an appreciation in the value of the house 房子价值的增加 capital appreciation 资本增值
- [countable] appreciation (of something) (formal)
a piece of writing or a speech in which the strengths and weaknesses of somebody/something, 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 They were asked to write an appreciation of a poem of their choice. 他们被要求为自己选择的一首诗写一篇赏析。
Word Originearly 17th cent.: from French appréciation, from late Latin appretiatio(n-), from the verb appretiare ‘set at a price, appraise’, from ad- ‘to’ + pretium ‘price’.