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单词 depreciate
释义 de·pre·ci·ate
\də̇ˈprēshēˌāt, dēˈ-, usu -ād.+V\ verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
Etymology: Late Latin depretiare (often spelled depreciare in later MSS), from de- + pretium price — more at price
transitive verb
1. : to lessen in price or estimated value : lower the worth of
 < the owner's right to depreciate such property — Journal of Accountancy >
— opposed to appreciate
2. : to represent as of little value or claim to esteem : undervalue, disparage, belittle
 < objected to scholars depreciating the craftsmen — S.F.Mason >
intransitive verb
: to become depreciated : fall in value or esteem
 < perishable goods depreciate rapidly >
 < a depreciating currency >
Synonyms: see decry
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