1630s, "useful, serviceable," from Latin subservientem (nominative subserviens), present participle of subservire "assist, serve, come to the help of, lend support," from sub "under" (see sub-) + servire "serve" (see serve (v.)). The meaning "slavishly obedient" is first recorded 1794. Related: Subserviently.
雙語(yǔ)例句
1. She is expected to be subservient to her uncle.
她被要求對(duì)叔叔恭敬順從。
來(lái)自柯林斯例句
2. The woman's needs are seen as subservient to the group interest.
婦女的需求被認(rèn)為要服從團(tuán)體的利益。
來(lái)自柯林斯例句
3. The press was accused of being subservient to the government.
有人指責(zé)新聞界一味迎合政府的旨意。
來(lái)自《權(quán)威詞典》
4. He was subservient and servile.
他低聲下氣、卑躬屈膝。
來(lái)自辭典例句
5. People should not be regarded as subservient to the economic system.