devalue
英 [ˌdiːˈvæljuː]
[VERB]
devalues , devaluing , devalued
1. [T 及物动词] 贬低
To devalue something means to cause it to be thought less impressive or less deserving of respect.
双语例句
例：They spread tales about her in an attempt to devalue her work.
他们散布关于她的传闻，企图贬低她的工作。
2. [T 及物动词] 使贬值
To devalue the currency of a country means to reduce its value in relation to other currencies.
双语例句
例：India has devalued the rupee by about eleven per cent.
印度已经使卢比贬值约11。
VERB. 动词
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