demote GRE专八

1.The boat was smashed on the rocks. See also Synonyms at demote ,opportunity

那艘船在岩石上摔得碎 参见同义词 demote ,opportunity

2.a defeat that humiliated both army and nation. See also Synonyms at demote

一次丧失了军队和国家尊严的失败 参见同义词 demote

3.the head of the army was demoted to deputy defence secretary.

陆军司令被降国防部长。

4.was demoted from captain to lieutenant;

统领降手；

5.He was demoted to the rank of ordinary soldier.

他被降普通一兵。

6.For this peccadillo he was demoted and sent back to pound the beat.

由于这次过失，他被降了级，又被打发去干徒步巡警了。

7.The boss demoted her to a less responsible position.

上司把她降到较次要的位。