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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-derived
subunder, below
+
ordin
+
ateto make, having
=subordinate

Common 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.

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