relegation

• 指将某人或某物降级、下调到较低职位、等级或类别的行为，常含有下放、贬黜或将决定权下放给下属之意。

A noun referring to the act of assigning someone or something to an inferior position, class, or category, often involving mild banishment or the authorization of subordinates to make certain decisions.

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1. Delegation of authorityC1formalbusiness

   The act of giving someone else the power or responsibility to make decisions on your behalf.

   授权

   • Effective management requires the relegation of routine tasks to junior staff.
   • The CEO's relegation of decision-making to department heads improved efficiency.
   • Proper relegation of authority can empower team members.

   同义词assignmentcommissiondelegationdevolutiontransfer

2. Assignment to a categoryB2formal

   The act of placing someone or something into a specific class or group.

   归类

   • The relegation of the document to the 'archived' folder was premature.
   • His relegation to the second team was based on his recent performance.
   • The scientist's relegation of the species to a new genus was controversial.

   同义词assignmentcategorizationclassificationconsignment

3. Consignment to an inferior positionB2formal

   The act of moving someone or something to a lower or less important rank or status.

   降级

   • The team's relegation to the lower division was a huge disappointment.
   • After the scandal, his relegation to a minor role was inevitable.
   • The old equipment faced relegation to the storage room.

   同义词abasementdebasementdegradationdemotionloweringreduction

   反义词advancementelevationexaltationpromotionupgrade