depreciating

• 指价值下降、贬值的，也指贬低、轻视的。

Describes something that is decreasing in value or being belittled.

1. Decreasing in valueB2formal

   Tending to decrease or cause a decrease in value over time.

   贬值的

   • The depreciating value of the car made it a poor investment.
   • Inflation leads to a depreciating currency.
   • The company sold its depreciating assets at a loss.

   同义词diminishingdroppingfallingshrinkingsinking

   反义词increasingrising

• 动词，指随着时间推移价值降低，或表示轻视、贬低某事物。

A verb used to indicate a decrease in value over time, or to express disapproval or belittlement of something.

1. Decrease in valueB2formalbusiness

   To diminish in value over time, especially regarding assets or currency.

   贬值

   • The car depreciates rapidly after purchase.
   • The company's assets depreciated due to market conditions.
   • Currency can depreciate against other currencies during economic downturns.

   同义词declinedecreasedevaluediminishdropdwindlefallsink

   反义词appreciateincreaserisesurge

2. Belittle or disparageC1formal

   To reduce the worth or importance of someone or something through criticism.

   贬低

   • He constantly depreciates his colleagues' contributions.
   • She felt depreciated by her manager's harsh comments.
   • Critics often depreciate the value of modern art.

   同义词belittledenigratedeprecatederidediminishdiscreditdisparagedowngrademinimizemockunderrateundervalue

   反义词appreciatecommendeulogizeextollaudpraise