devalue
UK/diː'væljuː/US/di:'vælju:/
C2
Definitions
v.
To reduce the official value of a currency
使（货币）贬值
v.
To make someone or something seem less important or worthwhile
贬低，降低……的价值
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedde-down, away, reversal
+
valuestrong, worth, value
=devalue
de- (down) + value = 'to push value down.' Literally for currency (a government devalues the pound), and figuratively for people or work (devalue someone's contribution = treat it as worth less).
Common Collocations
- 1.devalue the currency使货币贬值
- 2.devalue someone's work贬低某人的工作
- 3.feel devalued感到被轻视
Example Sentences
- 1.
The government was forced to devalue the currency.
- 2.
Don't let criticism devalue your hard work.