[] () to reduce the cost of an asset in a company's accounts over a period of time, especially an intangible asset (= one you cannot touch)摊销（无形资产的成本等）◆Goodwill was amortized against profits every quarter for up to 20 years.商誉每季度在利润里摊销，摊销期达 20 年。➡depreciate (2) , write off () to pay back a debt by making small regular payments over a period of time分期偿还，摊还（欠款）▸amortizable, amortisable /əˈmɔːtaɪzəbl; NAmEˈæmərt-/