depreciate

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

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。

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. depreciationN-VAR 贬值

...miscellaneous costs, including machinery depreciation and wages. …包括机器折旧和工资在内的杂费。