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debased
1
降低价值, 降低质量
to reduce the intrinsic value or quality of something, especially currency, by decreasing the amount of valuable material it contains
- In ancient times, rulers would debase coins by diluting the precious metal content to finance their expenditures.
在古代，统治者会通过稀释贵金属含量来贬低硬币的价值，以资助他们的开支。
- Historical records indicate instances where rulers chose to debase coins, compromising the integrity of the monetary system for short-term financial gains.
历史记录表明，统治者选择贬值硬币，为了短期的经济利益而损害货币体系的完整性。
- In an attempt to cover budget shortfalls, certain civilizations historically resorted to debasing their coinage, diminishing the value of the currency in circulation.
为了弥补预算短缺，某些文明历史上曾采取贬值其货币的做法，从而减少了流通中货币的价值。
- Economic mismanagement has sometimes led governments to debase their currency, resulting in a loss of trust in the monetary system.
经济管理不善有时会导致政府贬值其货币，从而导致对货币体系的信任丧失。
- During times of economic crisis, governments might debase their currency by reducing the precious metal content to generate more money.
在经济危机时期，政府可能会通过减少贵金属含量来贬值其货币以产生更多的钱。
同义词：
2
贬低, 掺杂
corrupt, debase, or make impure by adding a foreign or inferior substance; often by replacing valuable ingredients with inferior ones
3
贬低, 败坏
to tarnish someone's character or morals
- The scandal debased the politician’s once-respected reputation.
丑闻玷污了这位政治家一度受人尊敬的声誉。
- She felt that his cruel comments were meant to debase her character.
她感觉他残酷的评论是为了贬低她的品格。
- The media coverage had debased the public’s perception of the celebrity.
媒体的报道贬低了公众对这位名人的看法。
- They had debased his achievements by spreading false rumors.
他们通过散布虚假谣言贬低了他的成就。
- The defamatory articles had debased the company's image considerably.
诽谤文章极大地贬低了公司的形象。