reduce (something) in quality or value; degrade
贬低,降低
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the love episodes debase the dignity of the drama 爱情插曲冲淡了该戏剧的庄重性
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[as adj.
debased ]the debased traditions of sportsmanship .体育道德风尚的减退。
lower the moral character of (someone)
降低(人)的道德品质
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war debases people .战争降低人们的道德品质。
〈史〉 降低(铸币)的成色。
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