downgrade
柯林斯词典
1. V-T If something is downgraded, it is given less importance than it used to have or than you think it should have. 降级[usu passive]
The boy's condition has been downgraded from critical to serious. 那个男孩的病情得到了缓解,从危急降为重症。
2. V-T If someone is downgraded, their job or status is changed so that they become less important or receive less money. 降职
There was no criticism of her work until after she was downgraded. 直到她被降职之后,才有人开始对她的工作说三道四。
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downgrade /ˈdaʊnˌɡreɪd/ (downgrading,downgraded,downgrades)
剑桥词典
- to reduce someone or something to a lower rank or position , or to cause something to be considered less important or valuable
(使)降级;(使)降职;贬低;轻视
My job's been downgraded to that of ordinary editor . 我已经被降为普通编辑了。
We can't let the management downgrade the importance of safety at work . 我们决不能允许管理层轻视安全生产问题。
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