relegate
US /ˈrel.ə.ɡeɪt/
UK /ˈrel.ɪ.ɡeɪt/
动词
1.
降级, 贬低
to assign to a lower position or rank
示例:
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The manager decided to relegate him to a less important role.
经理决定将他降职到不那么重要的职位。
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The team was relegated to a lower division after a poor season.
赛季表现不佳后，该队被降级到较低的级别。
2.
贬低, 归入
to dismiss to an inferior rank or position
示例:
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He felt that his contributions were being relegated to the background.
他觉得自己的贡献被贬低了。
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The old traditions were relegated to history.
旧传统被归入历史。