appreciable

a. 可感知的, 可评估的

发音

US /əˈpɹiːʃəbl/
US /əˈpɹiːʃəbl/

词形变化

more appreciable 比较级 most appreciable 最高级

释义与例句

adj.
  1. 1.

    Both detectable and at least modestly substantial: large enough to be estimated and to be of practical relevance.

    For many people, the benefits of exercise in improving mood and preventing achiness are appreciable.

    If NEAsia were a zone of peace, those American forces would be unnecessary and they could be sent home and demobilized, saving the U.S. taxpayer an appreciable sum of money.

  2. 2.

    Synonym of detectable.

    A small hernia was just barely appreciable upon palpation.

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形容词

近义相关 1

considerable

相关短语

nonstandard appreciable

词源

From French appréciable. By surface analysis, appreci(ate) + -able.

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