appreciate (v.)
常见用法有三种,第一种为 appreciate + 名词。要注意的重点为这个名词必须为事情,不能是人。
简单来说,人不能当 appreciate 的受词喔!千万别用错啦!
I appreciate the pay raise.我对加薪抱持着感激之情。
The boss appreciates Duncan’s effort.老板很感谢 Duncan 的付出。
第二种为后面接动名词的用法,appreciate + V-ing。
I appreciate having this opportunity to display my talent.我很感谢有这个能展现自己才能的机会。
第三种为后面直接加 that 子句。
I appreciate that you made the effort to come.我对你能拨冗前来感到很感激。
要注意!当 appreciate 直接加 that 子句,且 appreciate 后面接 if 或 when 引导的子句时,要先加 it。
I would appreciate it if you could let me know whether you will attend the meeting in advance.如果你能提前告知我你是否会出席这场会议,我将会十分感激。
*补充*appreciate 除了当感谢、感激之外,还有其他意思喔!
欣赏、赏识I really appreciate his complete focus on his work.我很欣赏他对工作的专注力。
There’s no point buying Paul expensive watches. He doesn’t appreciate them.我不懂你干嘛花大钱买表送给 Paul,他根本不懂得欣赏这些表。
增值The house will continue to appreciate.这栋房子将持续增值。