[no obj.]diminish in value over a period of time
贬值,跌价
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sterling is expected to depreciate against the dollar. 预料英镑对美元的比价将要下跌。
[with obj.]reduce the recorded value in a company's books of (an asset) each year over a predetermined period
降低(资产)的价值(指在事前确定的时期内每年一次降低公司资产账目中所登录的价值)。
[with obj.]disparage or belittle (something)
贬低;轻视
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she was already depreciating her own aesthetic taste. 她对自己的审美力评价已有所降低。
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depreciatev.贬值;跌价;贬低;轻视;降低…的价值
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appreciatev.认识到…的全部价值;赏识;重视;欣赏;充分理解;充分意识到;价格上涨;价值提升;为…表示感谢
"late Middle English (in sense 2): from late Latin