depreciation

UK/di,pri:ʃi'eiʃən/US/di.pri:ʃi'eiʃәn/

TOEFLB1

Definitions

A decrease in the value of something over time

贬值；跌价

(accounting) the gradual writing-off of an asset's cost over its useful life

折旧

Root Breakdown

Root-derived

de-down, away, reversal

precivalue, price, worth

-ationact, process, state

=depreciation

The noun of depreciate: de- (down) + preci (value) + -ation (state/process) = 'the process of losing value.' A key accounting and economics term, covering both falling asset value and currency weakening.

Root pric still carries 56 more words

Common Collocations

1.currency depreciation货币贬值
2.asset depreciation资产折旧
3.accelerated depreciation加速折旧
4.depreciation expense折旧费用

Example Sentences

1.
Depreciation is one of the biggest hidden costs of owning a car.
2.
The company spreads the depreciation of equipment over ten years.
3.
Currency depreciation made imports more expensive.

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