/ˌdi:ˈvælju: ||; diˈvælju/verb[T] 1 to reduce the value of the money of one country in relation to the value of the money of other countries 使（货币）贬值: The pound has been devalued against the dollar. 英镑兑美元已经贬值了。
2 to reduce the value or importance of sth 降低…的价值或重要性；贬低:
The refusal of the top players to take part devalues this competition. 不让最优秀的运动员参加使这场比赛变得无足轻重。 ➔devaluation /di:ˌvæljuˈeɪʃn ||; ˌdivæljυˈeʃən/ noun [U]