Relegate to Meaning in English
expression · lemma: relegate
释义
To move someone or something to a lower position, rank, or status; often used when something is considered less important or less desirable.
用法与细微差别
"Relegate to" is often used in formal or academic contexts. It frequently appears with negative situations, such as being demoted at work or assigned a less important role (e.g., "relegated to the background"). Do not confuse it with "delegate" (to assign a task).
例句
After the manager returned, Jane was relegated to her old position.
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Many tasks were relegated to the interns.
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The broken toys were relegated to the storage room.
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He felt frustrated after being relegated to handling only paperwork.
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Despite her talent, she was often relegated to the background during meetings.
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With the new system, older computers will be relegated to backup use only.
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