cheapen
柯林斯词典
1. V-T If something cheapens a person or thing, it lowers their reputation or position. 贬低
When America boycotted the Moscow Olympics it cheapened the medals won. 当美国抵制莫斯科奥运会时,所获奖牌的价值降低了。
Love is a word cheapened by overuse. 爱情这个词因滥用而变得廉价了。
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cheapen /ˈtʃiːpən/ (cheapening,cheapened,cheapens)
剑桥词典
cheapen verb [T] (COST LESS)
to reduce the price
使降价,使减价;使贬值
This has had the effect of cheapening UK exports . 这使得英国出口商品贬值。
cheapen verb [T] (RESPECT LESS)
disapprovingto make someone or something seem less valuable or important so that people respect them less
贬低;败坏;糟蹋
She felt that the photos were exploitative and cheapened her. 她觉得这些照片被滥用,而且败坏了她的名誉。 返回 cheapen