debased

• 形容某物在质量、价值或道德品格上被降低；堕落的、败坏的或贬低的。

Describes something that has been reduced in quality, value, or moral character; lowered or corrupted.

1. Mixed with impuritiesC1formal

   Containing lower-quality or foreign substances, reducing the original purity.

   掺杂的

   • The debased gold coin contained a high percentage of copper.
   • They were accused of selling debased silver to unsuspecting buyers.
   • The debased metal was no longer suitable for fine jewelry.

   同义词adulteratedcontaminatedimpurepollutedtainted

   反义词purerefinedunadulteratedunalloyedunmixed

2. Lowered in valueC1formal

   Having a reduced monetary or intrinsic worth.

   贬值的

   • The debased currency led to widespread inflation.
   • Economic sanctions resulted in a debased national economy.
   • The collector was disappointed by the debased value of the antique.

   同义词adulterateddegradeddevalueddiminishedloweredreduced

   反义词elevatedenhancedimprovedincreased

3. Ruined in character or qualityC1formal

   Having a degraded moral, ethical, or qualitative standard.

   堕落的

   • The debased political system was rife with corruption.
   • His debased behavior shocked his former friends.
   • The film was criticized for its debased portrayal of human relationships.

   同义词contaminatedcorrupteddefileddegradeddepraveddisgracedloweredpervertedpollutedtaintedvitiated

   反义词elevatedhonorablenobleprincipleduprightvirtuous

• 动词，指降低某物或某人的质量、价值、地位或尊严，使其变得低劣或不光彩。

A verb used to indicate the act of reducing the quality, value, or dignity of something or someone.

1. Lower in quality or valueC1formal

   To reduce the quality, value, or dignity of something.

   降低质量或价值

   • The constant use of slang can debase the language.
   • They debased the currency by adding more copper to the coins.
   • His actions debased the reputation of the entire organization.

   同义词abasecheapencorruptdegradedemeandepreciatedevaluediscreditlowervitiate

   反义词elevateenhanceimproverefineuplift

2. Degrade morallyC1formal

   To lower someone's moral character or dignity.

   贬低人格

   • The scandal debased him in the eyes of the public.
   • She felt that the reality show debased its participants.
   • He refused to debase himself by lying to the court.

   同义词abusecorruptdebauchdefiledegradedemeandepravedisgracedishonorvitiate

   反义词dignifyelevateennobleexalthonor