depreciation

depreciation
noun
  1. [mass noun]a reduction in the value of an asset with the passage of time, due in particular to wear and tear
    (尤指财产因损耗而造成的)折旧贬值;(财产因时间而造成的)折旧
    ■ decrease in the value of a currency relative to other currencies
    (货币)贬值
    depreciation leads to losses for non-dollar based investors.
    货币贬值导致了非美元投资者的损失。
    [count noun]a currency depreciation.
    通货贬值。
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