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debase

/dɪˈbeɪs/

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verb

贬低，降低，贬损

To lower in character, quality, or value; to degrade.

Examples :

"The company tried to debase its competitors by spreading false rumors about their products. "

这家公司试图通过散布关于竞争对手产品的虚假谣言来贬低他们。

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verb

贬低，降低身份。

To lower in position or rank.

Examples :

"The new coach's poor performance debased the team's reputation. "

新教练糟糕的表现降低了球队的声誉。

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verb

贬值，降低成色

To lower the value of (a currency) by reducing the amount of valuable metal in the coins.

Examples :

"The government debased the currency to deal with its financial crisis. "

政府为了应对财政危机，降低了货币的成色，使货币贬值。

economy finance government value