cheap·en/`tʃipən; ˈtʃiːpən/ v 1 [T] to do something that makes you feel ashamed 降低〔自己的〕身分，贬低: Don't cheapen yourself by answering his insults. 不要回应他的侮辱，那样会自贬身价。 2 [T] to become or make something become lower in value or price 使〔某物〕变得便宜，（使）减价: The dollar's rise in value has cheapened imports. 美元升值使进口货物变得更加便宜。