relegation
noun [ U ] UK uk/ˌrel.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/ us/ˌrel.əˈɡeɪ.ʃən/
（足球队的）降级
the act of moving a football team to a lower division
Southampton face relegation if they lose again. 如果南安普敦队再输掉比赛的话，就要面临降级的命运。
After losing their last three home games, they are now facing a relegation battle. 在输掉三场主场比赛后，他们现在面临一场保级战。