devaluation

英 /ˌdiːvæljuˈeɪʃn/ 　美 /ˌdiːvæljuˈeɪʃn/

n. 货币贬值An official reduction in a currency's value relative to other currencies.
n. 价值降低；贬低A reduction in the worth or importance given to something.

After the devaluation, imported coffee became much more expensive.

货币贬值后，进口咖啡贵了许多。

Currency devaluation can make exports more competitive, but it also raises the cost of imported goods.

货币贬值可以提高出口竞争力，但也会增加进口商品的成本。

搭配

currency devaluation 货币贬值sharp devaluation 大幅贬值devaluation of care work 对照护工作的贬低

经济学中常指官方下调汇率；市场贬值多用depreciation。

devalue (v.)、value (n.)、revaluation (n.)

反义 revaluation