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    subordinate

    US /səˈbɔ:rdɪnət/

    ・

    UK /səˈbɔ:dɪnət/

    B1TOEIC
    adj.AdjectiveGrammar (of a clause) dependent on the main clause
    A subordinate clause cannot stand alone
    v.t.Transitive VerbTo modify a word or phrase to its head
    We can subordinate a clause by adding an extra one
    adj.AdjectiveBeing or in a position of less power or authority
    She gave a lot of work to her subordinate employees
    v.t.Transitive VerbTo treat something as less valuable or important
    The king will subordinate his people, treating them as less than human

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    Taiwan's New President Lai Urges China to Jointly Maintain Regional Peace

    01:54Taiwan's New President Lai Urges China to Jointly Maintain Regional Peace
    • And that was sort of highlighted by his comments in the speech by saying neither China nor Taiwan are subordinate to each other.

      And that was sort of highlighted by his comments in the speech by saying neither China nor Taiwan are subordinate to each other.

    • China nor Taiwan are subordinate to each other.

      China nor Taiwan are subordinate to each other.

    B2

    Taiwan's Election Frontrunner Vows To Keep Peace With Beijing

    05:42Taiwan's Election Frontrunner Vows To Keep Peace With Beijing
    • The ROC and PRC are not subordinate to one another.

      The ROC and PRC are not subordinate to one another.

    B1

    How to Be Taken Seriously as a New Manager at Work

    15:10How to Be Taken Seriously as a New Manager at Work
    • And the reason why I say that is because if you are in a leadership position, once you walk into a meeting where people who are subordinate level are in this meeting, they are still looking to you for some sort of guidance, for some sort of leadership.

      And the reason why I say that is because if you are in a leadership position, once you walk into a meeting where people who are subordinate level are in this meeting, they are still looking to you for some sort of guidance, for some sort of leadership.

    • And the reason why I say that is because if you are in a leadership position, once you walk into a meeting where people who are subordinate level are in this meeting, they are still looking to you for some sort of guidance, for some sort of leadership.

      And the reason why I say that is because if you are in a leadership position, once you walk into a meeting where people who are subordinate level are in this meeting, they are still looking to you for some sort of guidance, for some sort of leadership.

    A2

    Jurassic World Dominion - Official Trailer [HD]

    02:52Jurassic World Dominion - Official Trailer [HD]
    • We're subordinate to it.

      We're subordinate to it.

    • We not only lack dominion over nature, we're subordinate to it.

      We not only lack dominion over nature, we're subordinate to it.

    B1

    YES, it's possible - Daily Routine at C1 (Advanced) Level of English!

    14:19YES, it's possible - Daily Routine at C1 (Advanced) Level of English!
    • First we have, as the day draws to a close, which is a subordinate clause, but by C1, you should already be familiar with them.

      First we have, as the day draws to a close, which is a subordinate clause, but by C1, you should already be familiar with them.

    B1

    How to Use Subordinating Conjunctions for Better English

    14:32How to Use Subordinating Conjunctions for Better English
    • This lesson is about subordinate conjunctions in complex sentences.

      This lesson is about subordinate conjunctions in complex sentences.

    • This lesson is about subordinate conjunctions in complex sentences.

      This lesson is about subordinate conjunctions in complex sentences.

    A2

    Time Management with English Subtitle by Randy Pausch, November 2007

    26:27Time Management with English Subtitle by Randy Pausch, November 2007
    • The first thing, if you're going to delegate something to a subordinate, is you grant them authority with responsibility.

      The first thing, if you're going to delegate something to a subordinate, is you grant them authority with responsibility.

    • One of the things that Alf Weaver taught me is whether it's to a colleague or to a subordinate, if you want to get something done, you cannot be vague.

      One of the things that Alf Weaver taught me is whether it's to a colleague or to a subordinate, if you want to get something done, you cannot be vague.

    A2

    Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson | Full Audiobook

    28:58Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson  | Full Audiobook
    • of the gallows drove him continually to commit  temporary suicide, and return to his subordinate  

      of the gallows drove him continually to commit  temporary suicide, and return to his subordinate  

    • and returned to his subordinate station of a part instead of a person.

      and returned to his subordinate station of a part instead of a person.

    B1

    The Complicity of Geek Masculinity on the Big Bang Theory

    20:02The Complicity of Geek Masculinity on the Big Bang Theory
    • and then all other forms of masculinity are made subordinate to it.

      and then all other forms of masculinity are made subordinate to it.

    • other forms of masculinity are made subordinate to it.

      other forms of masculinity are made subordinate to it.

    B2

    Top 500 job interview questions and answers in english

    04:24Top 500 job interview questions and answers in english
    • When do you know enough is enough when dealing with a subordinate that doesn't seem to be helping?

      When do you know enough is enough when dealing with a subordinate that doesn't seem to be helping?

    • When do you know enough is enough when dealing with a subordinate that doesn’t seem to be helping? Khi nào anh/chị biết là đã đủ khi phải làm việc cùng cấp dưới không có thái độ hợp tác?

      When do you know enough is enough when dealing with a subordinate that doesn’t seem to be helping? Khi nào anh/chị biết là đã đủ khi phải làm việc cùng cấp dưới không có thái độ hợp tác?

    B1