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cheapen cheap cheap jack

cheapen
[英] [ˈtʃi:pən] [美] [ˈtʃipən] 生词本

vt.

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  • 英英释义

1. VERB 使有失身价;使降低身份;使贬值 If something cheapens a person or thing, it lowers their reputation or position. 

  • When America boycotted the Moscow Olympics it cheapened the medals won...

    美国抵制莫斯科奥运会的行为使金牌的含金量降低了。

  • Love is a word cheapened by overuse.

    “爱”这个字眼用得太滥不值钱了。

Verb

1. lower the grade of something; reduce its worth