insubordinately
insubordinately — 副詞
1. with a deliberate refusal to accept the orders or directions of a person or inst
反抗地
以反抗權威、拒絕服從的方式
with a deliberate refusal to accept the orders or directions of a person or institution holding authority over you, such as a supervisor, teacher, or military officer.
Ryo spoke insubordinately to the foreman and was sent home for the day.
Ryo 反抗地向工頭說話，結果當天就被打發回家了。
adverb of manner modifying a verb of speaking
The sergeant warned the new recruit not to answer insubordinately during inspection.
士官告誡那位新兵，在檢閱時不得以不服從的語氣回答。
Mira rolled her eyes insubordinately as the supervisor repeated the safety rules yet again.
主管再次重複安全規定時，Mira 不服從地翻了翻白眼。
Brooke's email, written insubordinately, criticized the committee's decision without offering any solutions.
Brooke 以不服從的語氣寫了一封電子郵件，批評委員會的決定卻未提出任何解決方案。
When the judge asked if he had anything to say, the defendant laughed insubordinately.
當法官問他是否有話要說時，被告不服從地笑了出來。
- defiantly
emphasizes open, bold resistance rather than mere refusal; slightly broader in register
- disobediently
more general, can apply to any rule or instruction, not only formal authority
- rebelliously
suggests rejecting the authority itself rather than just a single order; often carries political overtones
- obediently
follows orders willingly without question
- submissively
accepts authority without resistance, often implying passivity
- deferentially
shows respectful yielding to someone else's judgment or authority
文法句型
modifies verbs of speaking or behaving
用法筆記
Typically describes speech, facial expressions, gestures, or written responses directed at a person in a position of formal authority, such as a manager, teacher, judge, or officer.