relegate
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/ˈrelɪɡeɪt/
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/ˈrelɪɡeɪt/
to put someone in a lower position or rank
After making a mistake, he was relegated to a less important job.
犯错后,他被降职到一个较不重要的工作。
to move a sports team to a lower league or division
The team was relegated after losing too many games.
这支球队因为输掉太多比赛而降级。