To lower the value or rate of. 减价；贬值。 Runaway inflation has depreciated the country's currency. 不可收拾的通货膨胀使该国货币贬值。 To speak slightingly of. 轻视。 He depreciates all my efforts to help him. 我为了帮助他所做的一切努力，他都不放在眼里。 The property will depreciate in value if not kept in repairs. 房产若不勤于整修则会折旧减值。 adj. depreciative. adj. depreciatory. n. depreciator. |