relegate

动词

1. 1

   贬低、降级、打入常用被动

   After the scandal, he was relegated to a minor role in the company.

   丑闻之后，他在公司里被贬到无关紧要的职位。

2. 2

   归类、归入

   Critics relegated the novel to the category of light entertainment.

   评论家把这本小说归入消遣读物一类。

3. 3

   降级体育

   The team was relegated to the second division last season.

   这支球队上个球季被降到乙级联赛。

4. 4

   委托、交付正式

   She relegated the scheduling details to her assistant.

   她把安排行程的细节交给助理处理。