subordination
UK [səˌbɔ:.dɪ'neɪ.ʃən] US [-ˌbɔ:r-] noun uncountable
■the act of giving someone or something less importance or power 从属的，下级的；次要的•She claims that society is still characterized by male domination and female subordination.她主张社会的特点仍旧是男尊女卑。 •subordination of high standards to quick results品质屈服于效率 |