depreciate
US /dɪˈpriː.ʃi.eɪt/
UK /dɪˈpriː.ʃi.eɪt/
动词
1.
贬值, 减価
to diminish in value over a period of time
示例:
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New cars depreciate rapidly as soon as they are driven off the lot.
新车一旦开出展厅就会迅速贬值。
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The currency has depreciated against the dollar.
该货币兑美元已贬值。
2.
贬低, 轻视
to disparage or belittle something
示例:
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I do not mean to depreciate your contribution to the project.
我并不是要贬低你对项目的贡献。
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Critics often depreciate popular art forms.
批评家经常贬低流行艺术形式。