"underling" in Chinese (Simplified)

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Definition

“Underling” 指职位较低、在机构中听从上级指令的人。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

“Underling” 带有轻蔑或不尊重的语气，通常指职位较低且权力较小的人。更中性的词有“assistant”或“subordinate”。常见于正式或等级分明的场合。

Examples

He treats his employees like underlings, not equals.

他把员工当作**下属**，不是平等对待。

The boss asked his underlings to finish the report by Friday.

老板让他的**下属**在星期五前完成报告。

As an underling, he has little power to change company policies.

作为**下属**，他几乎没有权力改变公司的政策。

I was just an underling back then, so no one listened to my ideas.

那时我只是个**下属**，没人听我的意见。

Don't worry, the manager won't blame an underling if something goes wrong.

别担心，经理如果出了问题不会责怪**下属**的。

He always talks down to his underlings at meetings, which makes them feel unappreciated.

他总是在会议上对**下属**居高临下地说话，让他们感到不被重视。