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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