debase

vt. 贬低, 降低

发音

UK /dɪˈbeɪs/
其它

词形变化

debased debases 三单 debases debasing debasing 现在分词 debased 过去式 debased 过去分词

释义与例句

v.
  1. 1.

    To lower in character, quality, or value; to degrade.

    贬低

    及物
  2. 2.

    To lower in position or rank.

    古体 及物
  3. 3.

    To lower the value of (a currency) by reducing the amount of valuable metal in the coins.

    及物

词汇关系

动词

同义词 10

load stretch pervert corrupt alloy profane dilute subvert demoralize misdirect

上位词 6

change spoil corrupt alter modify devalue

下位词 10

doctor poison infect water down bastardise bastardize carnalise carnalize doctor up lead astray

近义相关 2

stretch extend

词源

From de- + base, from Old French bas, from Latin bassus. Cognate with Spanish debajo (“under, beneath, below”). Compare abase.

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