debase
US /dɪˈbeɪs/
UK /dɪˈbeɪs/
动词
1.
贬低, 降低质量, 使贬值
to reduce something in quality or value; to degrade
示例:
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The politician's scandals served to debase the dignity of the office.
这位政治家的丑闻贬低了该职位的尊严。
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Some argue that reality television debases our culture.
有些人认为真人秀节目贬低了我们的文化。
2.
使货币贬值, 降低成色
to lower the value of currency by reducing the amount of precious metal in it
示例:
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In the past, kings would debase the coinage to fund their wars.
过去，国王们会降低硬币的含金量来资助战争。
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Hyperinflation can quickly debase a nation's currency.
恶性通货膨胀会迅速使一个国家的货币贬值。
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