subordinate
🇬🇧 UK/sə'bɔːdɪnət/🇺🇸 US/sә'bɒ:dnit/
IELTSTOEFLB2
Definitions
n.
A person of lower rank or authority in an organization
下属;下级
v.
To treat as less important; to place in a lower rank or position
使处于次要地位;使从属于
adj.
Of lower rank or importance; under the authority of another
下级的;次要的;从属的
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.direct subordinate直接下属
- 2.manage subordinates管理下属
- 3.delegate to subordinates委派给下属
- 4.immediate subordinate直属下级
Example Sentences
- 1.
A good manager listens carefully to feedback from subordinates before making decisions.
- 2.
She treated her subordinates with respect, which earned her widespread admiration in the company.
- 3.
The director delegated the routine tasks to his subordinates to focus on strategic planning.