| 单词 | demotion |
| 释义 | demotion (once / 32382 pages) n A demotion is when your rank or position is lowered by a superior. In the military, disobeying orders could result in a demotion. In the military — as well as other careers — people usually move up the ladder with time, rising through the ranks. When your superiors bring you up to a higher level, that's called a promotion, like an assistant manager becoming a manager. However, if you're a manager and you get bumped back to assistant manager, that's a demotion. Demotions occur when someone has broken the rules or has done a poor job. Demotions usually come with a reduction in pay too. WORD FAMILYdemotion: demotions+/demote: demoted, demotes, demoting, demotion USAGE EXAMPLESSix of their superiors—including a deputy district chief—were disciplined through demotion, administrative censure or removal from their leadership posts, Beijing police said. Wall Street Journal(Dec 29, 2016) The organization called it a restructuring, but it was largely reported as a demotion for Marathe. New York Times(Dec 13, 2016) School officials said the teacher had no previous suspensions, demotions or other actions against her. Washington Times(Nov 29, 2016) n act of lowering in rank or position Ant|Hyper promotion act of raising in rank or position change the action of changing something |
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