英语词汇“demotion”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

demotion

/diːˈməʊʃn

noun [mass noun]

Reduction in rank or status: she could remain on the staff if she accepted demotion to ordinary lecturer [count noun]: too many demotions would weaken morale...

This weekend he was adamant that there was no rift with his former master, but was mystified about his demotion to the ranks.
His sentence by a special court-martial judge includes discharge for bad conduct and demotion to the lowest rank of private.
The two men also would face non-judicial punishments, which could include a loss of pay or demotion in rank.

Origin

Early 20th century: from demote, on the pattern of promotion.

单词	demotion
释义	demotion /diːˈməʊʃn / noun [mass noun] Reduction in rank or status: she could remain on the staff if she accepted demotion to ordinary lecturer [count noun]: too many demotions would weaken morale... This weekend he was adamant that there was no rift with his former master, but was mystified about his demotion to the ranks. His sentence by a special court-martial judge includes discharge for bad conduct and demotion to the lowest rank of private. The two men also would face non-judicial punishments, which could include a loss of pay or demotion in rank. Origin Early 20th century: from demote, on the pattern of promotion.
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