cheapen
v
1 [Tn] (cause sth to) become cheap or cheaper 减价
cheapen the cost of sth 降低某事物的价钱.
2 [Tn] make (oneself/sth) less worthy of respect; degrade 降低(自己[某事物])的身价; 贬低
It's only cheapening yourself to behave like that. 那样做只能使你自贬身价.
🗣️ 情景例句
Marilyn, you want coffee or tea? Marilyn
要咖啡还是茶?
Chains of gold are stronger than chains of iron.
金链锁人比铁炼更牢靠。
Ships may be delayed by storms; flights may be cancelled because of bad weather, but trains must be on time.