devalue
US /ˌdiːˈvæl.juː/
UK /ˌdiːˈvæl.juː/
动词
1.
贬低, 低估
reduce or underestimate the worth or importance of something
示例:
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Some people tend to devalue the importance of art in education.
有些人倾向于贬低艺术在教育中的重要性。
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His constant criticism began to devalue her efforts.
他不断的批评开始贬低她的努力。
2.
贬值, 降低币值
reduce the value of a currency in relation to other currencies
示例:
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The government decided to devalue its currency to boost exports.
政府决定贬值其货币以促进出口。
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A sudden economic crisis can cause a country's currency to devalue rapidly.
突如其来的经济危机可能导致一个国家的货币迅速贬值。
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