cheapening

v.

减价( cheapen的现在分词 )；降低（自己[某事物]）的身价，贬低；

1. Misconduct that cheapened a high office.
   身居要职却做出的有损威信的错误行为
2. It's only cheapening yourself to behave like that.
   那样做只能使你自贬身价。

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