downgrade

汉语翻译

vt. 降低, 贬低
n. 下坡
a. 下坡
ad. 下坡
相关词组:
be on the downgrade

词型变化：

动词过去式:downgraded 过去分词:downgraded 现在分词:downgrading 第三人称单数:downgrades 

英语解释：

名词 downgrade:

1. the property possessed by a slope or surface that descends

动词 downgrade:

1. rate lower; lower in value or esteem

例句：

1. She's been downgraded (from principal) to deputy.
   她已(从校长)降为副校长。

详细解释：

down.grade

n.（名词）
A descending slope, as in a road.
下坡：路等的下坡
A turn or trend downward.
向下的趋势或转向
A decline, as in fortune, status, or condition:
下降：命运、地位或状况等的下降趋势：
例句：
a neighborhood on the downgrade.
每况愈下的邻居

v.tr.（及物动词）
down.grad.ed,down.grad.ing,down.grades
To lower the status or salary of.
降低：使地位、工资降低
To minimize the importance, value, or reputation of.See Synonyms at decry See Synonyms at demote
贬低：降低价值或声誉的重要性参见 decry参见 demote