to degrade
01
劣化させる, 侵食する
(of human activities or natural forces) to gradually break down rocks, mountains, hills, etc.
Transitive: to degrade a landform
例
The constant freeze and thaw cycles degrade the rock faces.
一定の凍結と解凍のサイクルが岩面を劣化させます。
02
劣化させる, 低下させる
to reduce the quality or effectiveness of something
Transitive: to degrade quality or performance of something
例
The outdated technology has degraded the system's performance.
時代遅れの技術がシステムの性能を低下させた。
03
侮辱する, 軽蔑する
to treat someone disrespectfully or contemptuously
Transitive: to degrade sb
例
In a healthy relationship, partners should uplift and support each other rather than degrade or belittle one another.
健全な関係では、パートナーはお互いを軽蔑したり見下したりするのではなく、持ち上げ支え合うべきです。
04
降格する, 位を下げる
to lower someone's rank or position in a hierarchy, often as a form of punishment
Transitive: to degrade a person or their rank
例
The commander degraded the soldier's rank after the serious violation.
指揮官は重大な違反の後、兵士の階級を降格させた。
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