demotion
noun [ C or U ] uk/dɪˈməʊ.ʃən/ us/dɪˈmoʊ.ʃən/
降级;降职
a reduction in rank or position
The club were threatened with demotion to the Second Division. 这家俱乐部面临降级到乙级队的危险。
Government employees are worrying about demotions or being removed from their jobs altogether. 政府雇员担心被降级或完全被裁员。
See: demote
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- Davis learned of his demotion while on vacation in Florida.
- Defeat for the team would mean demotion from the Premier League.
- The Chief Secretary was another minister who faced demotion or dismissal.