appreciate与thank
两者均可表示“感激”,但有区别:即 appreciate 的宾语是事或事物,而 thank 的宾语必须是人。如:
我们对他道谢后就离开了。
误:We appreciated him and left.
正:We thanked him and left.
我们感谢你的好意。
误:We thank your kindness.
正:We appreciate your kindness. (比较:Thank you for your kindness.)