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subordinate

/səbɔrdəneɪt/

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1 · adjective

lower in rank or importance

下级的；次要的

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The assistant held a subordinate role in the research team.
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这位助理在研究团队中担任下级职务。
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Pronunciation: /səbɔrdəneɪt/

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