relegate
v[esp passive 尤用於被动语态
Tn, Tn.pr]
~ sb/sth (to sth)
1 dismiss sb/sth to a lower or less important rank, task or state 使某人[某事物]降级、 降职或降低地位
I have been relegated to the role of a mere assistant. 已经把我降到只任助手的工作了.
relegate old files to the storeroom 把旧文件存入储藏室.
2 (esp Brit) transfer (a sports team) to a lower division 将(运动队)降至较低等级
Will Spurs be relegated to the third division? 斯珀尔斯队会降为丙级队吗?