substandard

Definitions

sub- (below) + standard = below the standard. (standard derives from stand — a flag that 'stands' as a fixed measure or rallying point.)

Common Collocations

• 1.substandard quality质量低劣
• 2.substandard housing不达标的住房
• 3.substandard work不合格的工作

Example Sentences

• 1.

  Tenants complained about the substandard housing conditions.

• 2.

  The factory was fined for producing substandard goods.