
好词典

源自拉丁语 'subordinatus',由 'sub-'(在下)和 'ordinare'(排列)组成,字面意思是'排列在下方'。
❶ 指在职位或等级上低于某人的人,通常指下属或下级员工。用于描述组织中处于较低层级的人员。
“The manager gave clear instructions to his subordinates.”
(经理向他的下属们下达了明确的指示。)
“She treats her subordinates with respect and fairness.”
(她以尊重和公平的态度对待她的下属。)
❶ 使某人处于从属地位,或使某事物从属于另一事物。常用于描述将某人或某事的优先级降低。
“He subordinated his personal interests to the needs of the team.”
(他把个人利益置于团队需求之下。)
“The company subordinated short-term profits to long-term growth.”
(公司将短期利润置于长期发展之下。)
subordinate to — 表示某人或某事物处于从属或次要地位,常用于说明等级关系或优先级。
“All department heads are subordinate to the CEO.”
(所有部门主管都从属于首席执行官。)