cheapen
柯林斯词典
1. V-T If something cheapens a person or thing, it lowers their reputation or position. 貶低
When America boycotted the Moscow Olympics it cheapened the medals won. 儅美國觝制莫斯科奧運會時,所獲獎牌的價值降低了。
Love is a word cheapened by overuse. 愛情這個詞因濫用而變得廉價了。
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cheapen /ˈtʃiːpən/ (cheapening,cheapened,cheapens)
剑桥词典
cheapen verb [T] (COST LESS)
to reduce the price
使降價,使減價;使貶值
This has had the effect of cheapening UK exports . 這使得英國出口商品貶值。
cheapen verb [T] (RESPECT LESS)
disapprovingto make someone or something seem less valuable or important so that people respect them less
貶低;敗壞;糟蹋
She felt that the photos were exploitative and cheapened her. 她覺得這些照片被濫用,而且敗壞了她的名譽。 返回 cheapen