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down·grade AHD[dounʹgrād'] D.J.[ˈdaʊnˌgreɪd]K.K.[ˈdaʊnˌgred]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: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
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