devalued

UK //ˌdiːˈvæljuːd//US //ˌdiːˈvæljuːd//

词源

源自拉丁语 'de-'（向下） + 'valere'（有价值），16世纪进入英语。

❶ 指货币、资产或事物的价值被降低或贬低的状态，通常由于经济因素或外界评价导致。

“The country's currency was devalued by 20% last year.”

（该国货币去年贬值了20%。）

“After the scandal, his reputation became devalued.”

（丑闻发生后，他的声誉大打折扣。）

同义词:depreciated, diminished, undervalued

❶ 主动降低某物的价值或重要性，可能是经济行为或主观评价的结果。

“The government devalued the currency to boost exports.”

（政府通过货币贬值来促进出口。）

“He felt his hard work was devalued by their criticism.”

（他觉得自己的努力被他们的批评贬低了。）

同义词:reduce, lower, depreciate

devalued currency — 指因官方政策或市场因素导致汇率下降的货币，通常会影响国际贸易。

“Tourists benefit from a devalued currency as their money goes further.”

（货币贬值对游客有利，因为他们的钱更经花。）