depreciate /dɪˈpriːʃɪˌeɪt/ TEM8 ( depreciating, depreciated, depreciates )

• 1. 

  V-T/V-I If something such as a currency depreciates or if something depreciates it, it loses some of its original value. 使贬值; 贬值

  例：

  Inflation is rising rapidly; the yuan is depreciating.

  通货膨胀正在迅速上升；人民币正在贬值。

  例：

  The demand for foreign currency depreciates the real value of local currencies.

  对外币的需求降低了当地货币的实际价值。

• 2. 

  depreciation N-VAR 贬值

  例：

  ...miscellaneous costs, including machinery depreciation and wages.

  …包括机器折旧和工资在内的杂费。