depreciation
英 [dɪ,priːʃɪ'eɪʃ(ə)n; -sɪ'eɪ-]
美 [dɪ,priʃɪ'eʃən]
英文詞源
- depreciation (n.)
- 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.
- 亞洲其他貨幣貶值,亦嚴重打擊了本港的旅遊業.
來自《簡明英漢詞典》