adj.贬值的；蔑视的

The value of the old car has depreciated significantly over the years.
这辆旧车的价值多年来大幅贬值。
The company's profits took a depreciation due to increased competition.
公司的利润因竞争加剧而下降。
The currency's depreciation made imports more expensive for consumers.
货币贬值使消费者的进口商品变得更贵。
His salary was adjusted for inflation, but it still suffered from real depreciation.
他的薪水已调整了通货膨胀，但仍然遭受实际贬值。
The property market is experiencing a general depreciation, leading to lower prices.
房地产市场普遍走低，导致房价下降。
The company announced a large write-down on its assets due to depreciation.
公司宣布对资产进行大规模折旧处理。
The stock price has depreciated sharply after the news of the scandal broke.
股价在丑闻消息传出后急剧下跌。
The furniture in the office had depreciated in value with age.
办公室里的家具因为年久失修而价值贬损。
The government's economic policies led to a depreciation of the national currency.
政府的经济政策导致了本国货币贬值。
The antique collector was disappointed by the appraiser's low depreciation estimate.
古董收藏家对鉴定师给出的低贬值估价感到失望。