devalued

英 [ˌdiːˈvæljuːd]

美 [ˌdiːˈvæljuːd]

v.  使(货币)贬值; 降低…的价值; 贬低
devalue的过去分词和过去式

过去分词：devalued　

BNC.35723 / COCA.31390

柯林斯词典

• VERB 降低…的价值;贬低
  Todevaluesomething means to cause it to be thought less impressive or less deserving of respect.
  1. They spread tales about her in an attempt to devalue her work...
     他们散布一些有关她的流言，企图贬低她的工作。
  2. Wabel's victory was in no way devalued by the absence of series leader Tom Fisher.
     瓦贝尔的胜利绝没有因系列赛领先者汤姆·费希尔的缺阵而失色。
• VERB 使(货币)贬值
  Todevaluethe currency of a country means to reduce its value in relation to other currencies.
  1. India has devalued the Rupee by about eleven per cent...
     印度已将卢比贬值了约 11%。
  2. The Pound would be devalued, we were told...
     我们被告知英镑将会贬值。
  3. Economic theory suggests that the devalued pound will boost the economy.
     经济学理论指出贬值的英镑将会促进经济的发展。

英英释义

adj

• lowered in value
  1. the dollar is low
  2. a debased currency
  Synonym:debaseddegraded

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