relegation

名词

1. 1

   降级运动

   The club is fighting to avoid relegation this season.

   这家球队本季正在为保级而奋战。

2. 2

   贬谪、降职

   His relegation to a minor department felt like a punishment.

   他被贬到一个小部门，感觉像是一种惩罚。

3. 3

   打入冷宫、边缘化

   The relegation of the issue to a footnote angered many readers.

   把这个议题丢到注脚里，令许多读者相当不满。