內容簡介
動詞 “appreciate” 有多個含義,在表示 “重視”、“感謝” 或 “完全理解” 時,“appreciate” 是及物動詞;在表示 “漲價,增值” 時,“appreciate” 是不及物動詞,看影片中主持人 Roy 講解這個多義詞的四個常見用法。
用法總結
1. 及物動詞 “appreciate” 表示 “重視,賞識,欣賞(人或事)”,認為此人或事很重要或很特別,在表達這個含義時,“appreciate” 後加人名或事物名稱。
- I appreciate Luciana. She’s amazing.
- I really appreciate art. It enriches my life.
2. 及物動詞 “appreciate” 表示 “感謝,感激他人所做的事情”。
- I really appreciate you organising the party.
- Could you please talk to her for me? I’d appreciate it.
3. 不及物動詞 “appreciate” 表示 “漲價,增值”。
- The value of my investment appreciated by 20% over the last five years.
- It is predicted that home prices in the area will continue to appreciate in the coming years.
4. 及物動詞 “appreciate” 表示 “完全理解,意識到情況的重要性”。
- I don’t think you appreciate how serious the situation is.
- We appreciate that you are unhappy with the product. However, we still need you to return it before we can process your refund.