English Dictionary

debasement

/dɪˈbeɪsmənt/

noun

The act of debasing or the state of being debased; a lowering or degradation, especially in character or quality.

The debasement of the currency led to skyrocketing inflation.

意味（1）

The act of debasing or the state of being debased; a lowering or degradation, especially in character or quality.

His large water-dog was acquainted with the fact, and upon the approach of his master, betrayed his sense of inferiority by a sanctity of deportment, a debasement of the ears, and a dropping of the lower jaw not altogether unworthy of a dog.

意味（2）

The lowering of the value of a currency by reducing the amount of valuable metal in the coins.