"demotion" in Chinese (Traditional)

降職降級

Definition

「降職」指的是某人在工作上被調到較低的職位或減少責任，通常是因為懲罰或表現不好。

“Demotion” 是正式詞彙，常見於職場或軍隊。常見說法如「被降職」、「面臨降職風險」。別與「辭職」（自己辭職）或「解僱」（完全失去工作）混淆。

After making several mistakes, he received a demotion at work.

因為多次出錯，他在工作上被**降職**了。

The company offered her a demotion instead of firing her.

公司沒有解僱她，而是給了她一次**降職**的機會。

A demotion usually means less pay and responsibility.

**降職**通常意味著薪水和責任減少。

He took the demotion so he could spend more time with his family.

他接受了**降職**，這樣可以有更多時間陪家人。

Getting a demotion was tough, but it actually reduced my stress.

**降職**很難接受，但其實讓我壓力減輕了。

After the new manager arrived, several employees feared a possible demotion.

新經理一到，幾位員工擔心會被**降職**。