Dictionary entry
subordinate word
下级字
a word that is subordinate to another word, often used in hierarchical classifications or taxonomies
在分类或层级中处于下属地位的词
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a word that is more specific than a given word
In use
In a dictionary entry, the main entry word is often followed by its subordinate words, such as synonyms and antonyms.
The teacher explained that a hypernym is a broader term, while a subordinate word is more specific.
When analyzing a text, it helps to identify the main concepts and their subordinate words.
subordinate word in [noun phrase]
A subordinate word in a compound often modifies the main word.
复合词中的下级字通常修饰主字。
the subordinate word of [noun phrase]
The subordinate word of the phrase is easily identified.
该短语的下级字很容易识别。
use/function as a subordinate word
This morpheme functions as a subordinate word in this context.
这个语素在此语境中作为下级字使用。
Common mistakes
In this dictionary, we subordinate word A to word B.In this dictionary, word A is a subordinate word of word B.
将 'subordinate word' 误用作动词短语，正确用法是作名词短语，表示“下级字”。
A subordinate word like 'because' introduces a clause.A subordinating word like 'because' introduces a clause.
混淆了 'subordinate word'（下级字）与 'subordinating word'（从属连词），后者的正确术语是 'subordinating conjunction'。
Connections
Confusing words
- superordinate word
- 上级词 · 上位词与下位词是反向关系：下位词意义更具体，上位词意义更宽泛。
- coordinate word
- 同级词 · 同级词与下位词不同：下位词是特定词，同级词是同一层级的不同词。
- subordinate
- 从属的（形容词） · 下位词是名词，而“subordinate”作形容词表示从属地位，用法不同。
Learner notes
Grammar Note
网络用语
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