degradeKK [dɪˈgred] ｜ /dɪˈgreɪd/
GEPT 中高級
C1verb
to reduce the value or quality of something, often by speaking or acting in a way that shows disrespect
It is never okay to degrade someone based on their skin color or ethnicity.
貶低；羞辱
C1verb
to lower the grade or rank of something, often in a formal sense, reducing its value or worth
The teacher warned the class that consistently bad behavior will degrade their grades.
降級；降低品質
C2verb
to cause the land to sink or become lower in level, often due to erosion or other natural forces
WRONG WITH EXCEPTION
C1verb
to break down or decompose, often due to natural or chemical processes
The organic waste in the landfill site will eventually degrade into compost.
C1verb
to separate a substance into smaller parts or elements
The bacteria in the soil help to degrade organic matter into its basic components.