downgrade

downgrade
verb
  1. [with obj.](一般作 be downgraded)reduce to a lower grade, rank, or level of importance
    使降级;使降职;使降低重要性
    some jobs had gradually been downgraded from skilled to semi-skilled.
    有些工种逐渐从技术劳动降为半技术劳动。
noun
  1. an instance of reducing someone or something's rank, status, or level of importance
    降级;降职;降低重要性
  2. (chiefly N. Amer.)a downward gradient, typically on a railway or road
    (主北美)(公路或铁路)下坡
常用词组
on the downgrade
  1. (N. Amer.)in decline
    (北美)走下坡路
    profits are on the downgrade.
    利润在下降。
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