If something such as a currency depreciates or if something depreciates it, it loses some of its original value.
例句
Countries may also find their currency is depreciating in foreign markets.一些國(guó)家也可能會(huì)發(fā)現(xiàn)自己的貨幣正在國(guó)外市場(chǎng)上貶值。The demand for foreign currency depreciates the real value of local currencies...對(duì)外匯的需求致使本幣的實(shí)際價(jià)值下跌。
英漢詞典釋義
n.
(資產(chǎn)等)折舊
They wrote off 500 for depreciation of machinery.他們注銷了500鎊作為機(jī)器折舊費(fèi)。
貨幣貶值
The depreciation of other currencies in Asia has also caused a substantial reduction in tourism.亞洲其他貨幣貶值，亦嚴(yán)重打擊了本港的旅游業(yè)。
蹂躪
She can’t bear the depreciation of the enemy.她受不了敵人的蹂躪。
英英詞典釋義
Noun
1. a decrease in price or value;
"depreciation of the dollar against the yen"
2. decrease in value of an asset due to obsolescence or use
3. a communication that belittles somebody or something