[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
an instance of reducing someone or something's rank, status, or level of importance 降级;降职;降低重要性
(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
(N. Amer.)in decline (北美)走下坡路 profits are on the downgrade. 利润在下降。