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.
雙語例句
1. She is expected to be subservient to her uncle.
她被要求對叔叔恭敬順從。
來自柯林斯例句
2. The woman's needs are seen as subservient to the group interest.
婦女的需求被認為要服從團體的利益。
來自柯林斯例句
3. The press was accused of being subservient to the government.
有人指責新聞界一味迎合政府的旨意。
來自《權威詞典》
4. He was subservient and servile.
他低聲下氣、卑躬屈膝。
來自辭典例句
5. People should not be regarded as subservient to the economic system.