devalue

1. V-T To devalue something means to cause it to be thought less impressive or less deserving of respect. 贬低

They spread tales about her in an attempt to devalue her work. 他们散布关于她的传闻，企图贬低她的工作。

2. V-T To devalue the currency of a country means to reduce its value in relation to other currencies. 使贬值

India has devalued the rupee by about eleven percent. 印度已经使卢比贬值约11%。

3. devaluationN-VAR 贬值

It will lead to devaluation of a number of currencies. 这将导致多种货币的贬值。