cheapen ['tʃi:.pən] verb transitive COST LESS 贬值 ■to reduce the price 使降价,使减价;使贬值•This has had the effect of cheapening UK exports.这使英国出口商品贬值。 ['tʃi:.pən] verb transitive RESPECT LESS 败坏 disapproving ■to make someone or something seem less valuable or important so that people respect them less 贬低;败坏;糟蹋•She felt that the photos were exploitative and cheapened her.她觉得这些照片被滥用,而且败坏了她的名誉。 |