subordinate /səˈbɔːdɪnət , səˈbɔːdɪneɪt/
adj.
1
~ (to sb)
隶属的；从属的；下级的
having less power or authority than sb else in a group or an organization
In many societies women are subordinate to men.
在许多社会中，妇女都从属于男人。
2
~ (to sth)
次要的
less important than sth else
同义词： secondary
All other issues are subordinate to this one.
所有其他问题都没有这一问题重要。
noun
下级；部属
a person who has a position with less authority and power than sb else in an organization
同义词： inferior
the relationship between subordinates and superiors
上下级关系
verb
[VN] ~ sb/sth (to sb/sth)
把…置于次要地位；使从属于
to treat sb/sth as less important than sb/sth else
Safety considerations were subordinated to commercial interests.
商业利益置于安全考虑之上。
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