"demotion" 怎么发音
word
dɪˈmoʊʃən
di-MOH-shun
dɪmˈəʊʃən
di-MOH-shun
释义
A demotion is when someone is moved to a lower rank or position at work, or given less responsibility, usually as a punishment or because of poor performance.
IPA 音标
美式英语
dɪˈmoʊʃən
英式英语
dɪmˈəʊʃən
简化发音
美式
di-MOH-shun
英式
di-MOH-shun
语境中听
After making several mistakes, he received a demotion at work.
The company offered her a demotion instead of firing her.
A demotion usually means less pay and responsibility.
He took the demotion so he could spend more time with his family.