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| /əˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃn/ |
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| 1 | U the feeling you have when you are grateful to someone 感激；感谢 |
| This is just a small token of our appreciation. 这只是我们的一点点谢意。 |
| in appreciation (of) The award is given in appreciation of her huge contribution to the film business. 这个奖项是为感谢她对电影业做出的巨大贡献。 |
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| 2 | singular/U the ability to understand the true nature of a situation , and realize why it is important or serious 理解；体会；明白 |
| There is a growing appreciation of the need for environmental reforms. 需要进行环境改造的意识越来越强。 |
| The course allows students to gain an appreciation of what life was like then. 这门课程使学生对那时的生活有一定的了解。 |
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| 3 | singular/U pleasure in understanding something that is good or beautiful 欣赏；赏识；鉴赏 |
| We share an appreciation of music. 我们对音乐都有一定的欣赏水平。 |
| | 3a | C a speech or piece of writing about someone , praising their good qualities 赞赏性评论；鉴赏文章 | |
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| 4 | singular/U an increase in the value of something 涨价；增值 |
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