relegation
US /ˌrel.əˈɡeɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌrel.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/
名词
1.
降级
the action or process of being relegated to a lower division of a league
示例:
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The team faced relegation after a series of poor performances.
球队在一系列糟糕的表现后遭遇了降级。
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Avoiding relegation is their main goal this season.
避免降级是他们本赛季的主要目标。
2.
降职, 降级
the action of assigning to a lower position or rank
示例:
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His poor performance led to his relegation to a less important role.
他糟糕的表现导致他被降职到不那么重要的职位。
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The relegation of traditional crafts to mere hobbies is a sad trend.
将传统手工艺降格为仅仅是爱好是一种令人悲伤的趋势。