debase的词源

英文词源

debase (v.)

1560s, from de- "down" + base (adj.) "low," on analogy of abase (or, alternatively, from obsolete verb base "to abuse").

中文词源

debase：败坏名誉

de-, 向下。base, 低，贱，词源同 base metal. 即使低贱，败坏名誉。

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