1767, "a lowering of value" (originally of currency), noun of action from depreciate. Meaning "loss of value of a durable good by age or wear" is from 1900.
双语例句
1. A depreciation of a currency'svalue makes imports more expensive and exports cheaper.
一国货币的贬值会使其进口更贵，出口更便宜。
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2. They wrote off 500 for depreciation of machinery.
他们注销了500镑作为机器折旧费.
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3. She can't bear the depreciation of the enemy.
她受不了敌人的蹂躏.
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4. The government has been offering tax credits, accelerated depreciation, and other economic hanky-panky.
政府一直在搞税额抵免、加速折旧及其他一些经济上的花招。
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5. The depreciation of other currencies in Asia has also caused a substantial reduction in tourism.
