The downgrading of some of its banks this week was a portent of that .

本周，部分德国银行遭到降级就是先兆。

There is thought to be concern in washington at the prospect of a close ally downgrading its military capabilities .

有人认为，美国政府对于这位亲密盟友降级了的军事能力表示出极大关注。

A softer stance could also include downgrading nato 's planned exercises next year in europe .

一种更软弱的立场还包括让北约明年在欧洲的军演计划降级。

Their resolve was strengthened by the threat of downgrading by the rating agencies , which would have further undermined investor confidence and growth .

被评级机构降级的风险更是强化了他们的决心，因为降级会进一步破坏投资者信心和经济增长。

They need to put more emphasis on local knowledge : many globalisation-obsessed companies may come to regret the fashion for downgrading country managers .

他们需要对特定地区有更深入的认识：很多着迷于全球化的公司现在应该已经后悔跟风降级自己的区域性经理了。