cheapen
US /ˈtʃiː.pən/
UK /ˈtʃiː.pən/
动词
1.
贬低, 使廉价
to lower the quality, value, or dignity of someone or something
示例:
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The constant scandals only serve to cheapen the office of the presidency.
不断的丑闻只会贬低总统职位的尊严。
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I didn't want to cheapen the moment by talking about money.
我不想因为谈钱而让那个时刻变得廉价。
2.
降低价格, 使变便宜
to reduce the price of something
示例:
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The influx of mass-produced goods has cheapened the market.
大量生产商品的涌入降低了市场价格。
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New technology tends to cheapen production costs over time.
随着时间的推移，新技术往往会降低生产成本。
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