to degrade
01
降解, 侵蚀
(of human activities or natural forces) to gradually break down rocks, mountains, hills, etc.
Transitive: to degrade a landform
例子
Construction activities can degrade natural landscapes.
建设活动可能会破坏自然景观。
02
降低, 退化
to reduce the quality or effectiveness of something
Transitive: to degrade quality or performance of something
例子
The chemical spill degraded the soil's fertility.
化学品泄漏降低了土壤的肥力。
03
贬低, 侮辱
to treat someone disrespectfully or contemptuously
Transitive: to degrade sb
例子
It 's unacceptable to degrade others based on their race, gender, or socioeconomic status.
基于种族、性别或社会经济地位贬低他人是不可接受的。
04
降级, 贬低
to lower someone's rank or position in a hierarchy, often as a form of punishment
Transitive: to degrade a person or their rank
例子
The corporation degraded many senior executives to lower roles following the merger.
合并后，该公司将许多高级管理人员降级到较低的职位。
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