Wordiyodegrade
🇬🇧 UK/dɪ'greɪd/🇺🇸 US/di'greid/
IELTSTOEFLC2
Definitions
v.
To lower in rank, quality, or moral character; to reduce the worth or dignity of.
降级；使退化；贬低
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.degrade quality降低质量
- 2.degrade performance降低性能
Example Sentences
- 1.
The scandal threatened to degrade the company's reputation in the eyes of consumers.
- 2.
Continued exposure to harsh chemicals can degrade the material's structural integrity over time.