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.
例文
1. She is expected to be subservient to her uncle.
彼女はおじさんに丁寧に従うように要求された。
2.The woman 's needs are seen as subservient to the group interest.
女性のニーズは団体の利益に従うと考えられている。
3.The press was accused of being subservient to the government.
マスコミが政府の意図に迎合していると非難する人がいる。
4.He was subservient and servile.
彼は低い声で卑屈になった。
5.People should not be regarded as subservient to the economic system.