depreciate /dɪˈpriːʃiˌeɪt/ verb depreciates; depreciated; depreciating
depreciates; depreciated; depreciating
Learner's definition of DEPRECIATE
1
a [+ object] : to cause (something) to have a lower price or value使贬值;使降价 b [no object] : to decrease in value贬值;降价;折旧 — opposite appreciate 2
[+ object] formal : to describe (something) as having little value贬低;轻视