| [/səbˈsɜːvɪənt; səbˋsəvɪənt/] adj ~ (to sb/sth) 用法:
1 (often derog 常作贬义) giving too much respect, obedience, etc; submissive 必恭必敬的; 低声下气的; 恭顺的:
a subservient manner, attitude 低三下四的样子、 态度 *
Are priests too subservient to their bishops? 牧师对主教是否过於恭顺? 用法:
2 less important; subordinate 次要的; 从属的:
People should not be regarded as subservient to the economic system. 不应把人的因素看成是经济体制的附庸. |