relegate
US /ˈrel.ə.ɡeɪt/
UK /ˈrel.ɪ.ɡeɪt/
動詞
1.
降級, 貶低
to assign to a lower position or rank
範例:
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The manager decided to relegate him to a less important role.
經理決定將他降職到不那麼重要的職位。
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The team was relegated to a lower division after a poor season.
賽季表現不佳後，該隊被降級到較低的級別。
2.
貶低, 歸入
to dismiss to an inferior rank or position
範例:
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He felt that his contributions were being relegated to the background.
他覺得自己的貢獻被貶低了。
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The old traditions were relegated to history.
舊傳統被歸入歷史。