subordinated
[səbˈɔrdənˌetɪd] /sə-ˈbȯr-də-nət How to pronounce subordinate (audio) -ˈbȯrd-nət/ (ame, mw)
subordinated — 形容詞
- subordinatedpositive
- more subordinatedcomparative
- most subordinatedsuperlative
1. put beneath another person, group, or goal in status or importance.
從屬；次要
地位或重要性較低的
put beneath another person, group, or goal in status or importance.
After the merger, Caleb's small branch was subordinated to the main office.
合併後，Caleb 的小分部被改成從屬於總部的單位。
be subordinated to + noun phrase
Yumi felt her research was subordinated to the director's political agenda.
Yumi 覺得自己的研究被放到主任政治議程的次要位置。
In the new budget, arts classes were subordinated to exam preparation.
在新預算中，藝術課被排到考試準備之下，成了次要項目。
The village clinic remained subordinated to the city hospital for major decisions.
那間村診所在重大決策上一直從屬於市立醫院。
- secondary
Emphasises lower importance more than formal hierarchy.
- lower-ranking
More specific to rank in an organisation.
- dependent
Stresses reliance on something else, not only lower status.
文法句型
be subordinated to + noun phrase
用法筆記
Often used after be, with 'to' naming the person, institution, or aim that has more power or priority.
常見錯誤
2. forced to accept another person's control or wishes instead of acting freely.
受制；順服
被迫接受他人控制的
forced to accept another person's control or wishes instead of acting freely.
Under the old coach, Defne felt completely subordinated and afraid to speak.
在那位老教練手下，Defne 覺得自己完全受制於人，連話都不敢說。
subordinated describes a person's controlled position
The wives in the story are subordinated to the oldest man's rules.
故事裡的妻子們都被要求順服那位最年長男子的規矩。
Rafael quit the job when he realised he was being subordinated to the owner's moods.
Rafael 發現自己一直受制於老闆的情緒後就辭職了。
In that strict sect, children were subordinated to every adult command.
在那個嚴格教派裡，孩子必須順服每一項大人的命令。
- submissive
More direct and slightly more emotional.
- obedient
Focuses on following orders rather than being placed below others.
- controlled
Broader and less formal.
- independent
Able to act without another person's control.
- defiant
Actively resisting authority.
文法句型
be subordinated to + noun phrase
用法筆記
This sense focuses on control and obedience, not simply job rank. Distinguish from sense 1, which can describe institutions, plans, or positions as lower in importance.
3. used for a clause that depends on a main clause instead of forming a complete se
從屬子句
需依附主句的子句
used for a clause that depends on a main clause instead of forming a complete sentence by itself.
On the worksheet, Saira circled the subordinated clause in blue ink.
在講義上，Saira 用藍筆圈出了那個從屬子句。
subordinated clause in grammar teaching
Christopher forgot that a subordinated clause cannot stand alone.
Christopher 忘了從屬子句不能單獨成句。
The teacher moved the subordinated clause to the end of the sentence.
老師把從屬子句移到句子的最後面。
In Ilan's essay, the subordinated clause came before the main statement.
在 Ilan 的文章裡，從屬子句出現在主要陳述之前。
- dependent clause
The more common modern classroom term.
- embedded clause
A related technical term when the clause appears inside another structure.
- main clause
A clause that can stand on its own.
- independent clause
Another standard opposite term.
文法句型
subordinated clause + main clause
用法筆記
Usually appears in grammar discussion with the noun 'clause'. The more common label is often 'subordinate clause' or 'dependent clause'.
常見錯誤
subordinated — 動詞
- subordinatedpresent simple I / you / we / they
- subordinateds3rd person singular
- subordinateding-ing form
- subordinatededpast simple
1. to place a person, plan, or need below another one in rank or importance.
使從屬
把人或事放在較低位置
to place a person, plan, or need below another one in rank or importance.
Nia subordinated her own plans to the family's urgent medical needs.
Nia 把自己的計畫置於家人緊急醫療需求之下。
subordinated + object + to + higher priority
James said the editor had subordinated facts to a dramatic headline.
James 說，那位編輯把事實從屬於一個聳動標題。
The new rules subordinated teacher judgment to a fixed scoring chart.
新規定把教師的判斷從屬於固定的評分表。
Sivan refused to stay on a team that subordinated safety to speed.
Sivan 不願留在一個把安全置於速度之下的團隊。
During the merger, managers subordinated local concerns to national targets.
在合併期間，主管們把地方顧慮放到全國目標之下。
- prioritise
To treat something as more important.
- elevate
To raise in rank or importance.
文法句型
subordinated + noun phrase + to + noun phrase
用法筆記
Use the pattern 'subordinated + object + to + noun phrase'. The words after 'to' name the person, policy, or aim that gets higher priority.