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appreciation

UK/ə,pri:ʃi'eiʃən/US/ә.pri:ʃi'eiʃәn/
TOEFLB1

Definitions

n.

Gratitude or thankfulness

感激;感谢

n.

Recognition and enjoyment of good qualities

欣赏;鉴赏

n.

An increase in value

增值;升值

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
ap-to, toward
+
precivalue, price, worth
+
-ationact, process, state
=appreciation

The noun of appreciate, carrying the same three-way meaning: gratitude (a token of appreciation), aesthetic recognition (appreciation of art), and financial gain (capital appreciation).

Root pric still carries 56 more words

Common Collocations

  • 1.show appreciation表示感谢
  • 2.a token of appreciation谢意的表示
  • 3.appreciation of art对艺术的鉴赏
  • 4.capital appreciation资本增值

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    She gave the volunteers a gift as a token of appreciation.

  • 2.

    The course deepened my appreciation of classical music.

  • 3.

    Investors hope for steady capital appreciation.

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