depreciate
US /dɪˈpriː.ʃi.eɪt/
UK /dɪˈpriː.ʃi.eɪt/
動詞
1.
貶值, 減價
to diminish in value over a period of time
範例:
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New cars depreciate rapidly as soon as they are driven off the lot.
新車一旦開出展廳就會迅速貶值。
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The currency has depreciated against the dollar.
該貨幣兌美元已貶值。
2.
貶低, 輕視
to disparage or belittle something
範例:
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I do not mean to depreciate your contribution to the project.
我並不是要貶低你對項目的貢獻。
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Critics often depreciate popular art forms.
批評家經常貶低流行藝術形式。