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.
实用例句
1. She is expected to be subservient to her uncle.
她被要求对叔叔恭敬顺从。
来自柯林斯例句
2. The woman's needs are seen as subservient to the group interest.
妇女的需求被认为要服从团体的利益。
来自柯林斯例句
3. The press was accused of being subservient to the government.
有人指责新闻界一味迎合政府的旨意。
来自《权威词典》
4. He was subservient and servile.
他低声下气、卑躬屈膝。
来自辞典例句
5. People should not be regarded as subservient to the economic system.