depreciation
US /dɪˌpriː.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/
UK /dɪˌpriː.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/
名詞
1.
貶值, 折舊
a reduction in the value of an asset over time, due in particular to wear and tear or obsolescence.
範例:
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The car's value suffered significant depreciation over the first three years.
這輛車的價值在頭三年裡經歷了顯著的貶值。
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Businesses account for depreciation to reflect the true value of their assets.
企業核算折舊以反映其資產的真實價值。
2.
貨幣貶值, 匯率貶值
a decrease in the value of a currency relative to other currencies.
範例:
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The central bank intervened to prevent further depreciation of the national currency.
中央銀行介入以防止本國貨幣進一步貶值。
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High inflation often leads to currency depreciation.
高通脹通常會導致貨幣貶值。
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