degrade/ dɪˈgreɪd /

1.verb

使土地退化,使土地被侵蚀

Many areas did indeed degrade in this way, which can be seen particularly from later maps.
许多地方确实以这种方式在退化,在之后的地图上会特别展示出来。
2.vt.

(常指言辞上的)贬低,使丢脸

I don't ever want you to abuse and degrade me in public!
我从没有想你会在公共场合辱骂我让我丢脸!
3.vt.

降低……的等级,降低……的价值

This was a very degrading experience.
这是一次非常不体面的经历。
4.verb [Chemistry] 

降解,分解

5.[Degrade]
noun [Internet] 

降级