cheapen
柯林斯词典
1. V-T If something cheapens a person or thing, it lowers their reputation or position. 贬低
When America boycotted the Moscow Olympics it cheapened the medals won. 当美国抵制莫斯科奥运会时，所获奖牌的价值降低了。
Love is a word cheapened by overuse. 爱情这个词因滥用而变得廉价了。
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cheapen /ˈtʃiːpən/ (cheapening,cheapened,cheapens)
剑桥词典
cheapen verb [T] (COST LESS)
to reduce the price
使降价，使减价；使贬值
This has had the effect of cheapening UK exports . 这使得英国出口商品贬值。
cheapen verb [T] (RESPECT LESS)
disapprovingto 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。 返回 cheapen