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sub·ser·vi·entBrE /səbˈsɜːviənt/NAmE /səbˈsɜːrviənt/ adjective~ (to sb/sth) (disapproving) too willing to obey other people 恭顺的；驯服的；谄媚的；卑躬屈膝的◆The press was accused of being subservient to the government. 有人指责新闻界一味迎合政府。~ (to sth) (formal) less important than sth else 次要；从属于◆The needs of individuals were subservient to those of the group as a whole. 个人的需要服从于整个集体的需要。▸ sub·ser·vi·ence BrE /səbˈsɜːviəns/NAmE /səbˈsɜːrviəns/ noun [U] |