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 .
