cheapen the cost降低成本
cheapen the reputation of贬低的声望
Don't let him cheapen you不要让他作践你
V-T（及物动词） If something cheapens a person or thing, it lowers their reputation or position. 贬低
When America boycotted the Moscow Olympics it cheapened the medals won.
当美国抵制莫斯科奥运会时，所获奖牌的价值降低了。