Word · CEFR C1 · Frequency #6201
subordinate
/səˈbɔːrdɪnət/
noun
下级；部属
A person who is under the authority or control of another.
- 1.
One who is subordinate.
下属
- 2.
an assistant subject to the authority or control of another
下属
- 3.
A hyponym.
下位词
- 4.
a word that is more specific than a given word
下义词
下位词；下义词；下属；下位词；下义词；属下
In use
The manager asked one of her subordinates to prepare the report.
As a junior subordinate, he rarely made decisions without approval.
She treats all her subordinates with respect.
Connections
Collocations
- direct subordinate
- 直接下属
- He is my direct subordinate in the department.他是部门里我的直接下属。
- immediate subordinate
- 直属下级
- Each manager supervises three immediate subordinates.每位经理管理三名直属下级。
- loyal subordinate
- 忠诚的下属
- The boss rewarded his loyal subordinate with a promotion.老板用晋升奖励了忠诚的下属。
- supervise subordinates
- 管理下属
- A good leader knows how to supervise subordinates effectively.好领导知道如何有效管理下属。
Synonyms
Learner notes
Memory Tip
sub（下面）+ ordinate（顺序）→ 顺序下面的人，即下属。
Context & Register
语域：neutral 常见场景：workplace、organizational hierarchy 通常用于工作或组织环境中，指职位较低的人。
Pronunciation & Spelling
Only 'coordinate' (verb) shares the same final stressed syllable /neɪt/ with subordinate. 'Inordinate' is a spelling lookalike but pronounced with a final schwa /nət/.
Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 2，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
Learn the forms together
页面下方列出了常见词形变化。学习时注意它们在句子中的语法位置。
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