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.
雙語例句
1. A depreciation of a currency'svalue makes imports more expensive and exports cheaper.
一國貨幣的貶值會使其進口更貴，出口更便宜。
來自柯林斯例句
2. They wrote off 500 for depreciation of machinery.
他們注銷了500鎊作為機器折舊費.
來自《簡明英漢詞典》
3. She can't bear the depreciation of the enemy.
她受不了敵人的蹂躪.
來自《簡明英漢詞典》
4. The government has been offering tax credits, accelerated depreciation, and other economic hanky-panky.
政府一直在搞稅額抵免、加速折舊及其他一些經(jīng)濟上的花招。
來自柯林斯例句
5. The depreciation of other currencies in Asia has also caused a substantial reduction in tourism.