appreciation
/əˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃən/
CEFR level B2Topic EmotionWord #4986 in the learning path
感激；感谢
Definitions
n. A feeling of gratitude for someone's help or kindness.
感激；感谢
n. Recognition and understanding of something's value, quality, or importance.
欣赏；理解
n. An increase in the financial value of something.
升值；增值
Example
We baked our neighbour a cake to show our appreciation.
我们为邻居烤了一个蛋糕，以表达感谢。
Arts education can develop students' appreciation of cultural traditions that differ from their own.
艺术教育能培养学生对不同于自身文化的传统的欣赏能力。
Collocations
- show appreciation
- in appreciation of
- an appreciation of art
- currency appreciation
Word family
- appreciate (v.)
- appreciative (adj.)
- appreciatively (adv.)
Synonyms
- gratitude
- recognition
Antonyms
- depreciation
Usage tip
通常不可数；an appreciation of可指对某事的理解。
FAQ
- What does appreciation mean?
- A feeling of gratitude for someone's help or kindness. Recognition and understanding of something's value, quality, or importance. An increase in the financial value of something.
- How is appreciation pronounced?
- UK /əˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃən/, US /əˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
