subordinate
noun
Definitions of subordinate noun
person(人)
- Countable(可數名詞)
A person who holds a lower position within an organization or group.
下屬；下級
He delegated the daily inspections to one of his subordinates.
他將日常檢查工作委派給其中一位下屬。
As a manager, she must learn how to effectively manage her subordinates.
作為一名經理，她必須學習如何有效地管理她的下屬。
There is a clear hierarchy between supervisors and subordinates in this company.
在這間公司裡，主管和下屬之間有明確的階級制度。
word(詞)
- Countable(可數名詞)language(語言)specialized(專業)
A word whose meaning is contained within the meaning of a broader term.
下位詞；下義詞
"Tulip" is a subordinate of "flower".
「鬱金香」是「花」的下位詞。
The word "car" is a subordinate of the term "vehicle".
「汽車」這個詞是「車輛」的下位詞。
"Apple" is a subordinate of the term "fruit".
「蘋果」是「水果」這個詞的下位詞。
verb
Definitions of subordinate verb
- Transitive(及物動詞)
To place someone or something in a lower or less important position.
使居於次要地位；使從屬
He subordinated his family life to his work.
他將家庭生活置於工作之下。
In teamwork, individual interests should be subordinated to the goals of the team.
在團隊合作中，個人利益應該服從團隊的目標。
We must subordinate some short-term gains to achieve our larger objectives.
我們必須將一些短期收益置於次要地位，以實現更大的目標。
adjective
Definitions of subordinate adjective
Having a lower rank or importance; less significant.
次要的；從屬的；下級的
He plays a subordinate role in the team.
他在團隊中扮演一個次要的角色。
This is a subordinate task that can be handled later.
這是一個可以稍後處理的次要任務。
In this structure, each department has its subordinate responsibilities.
在這個結構中，每個部門都有其從屬的職責。