"underlings" in Chinese (Simplified)
下属部下
Definition
职场中地位较低、听从上级指挥的人，尤其指被权力更大的人控制的人。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
“Underling” 一词带有贬义色彩，通常不是正式用语，更不用来自称团队成员。多见于故事、影视剧或批评工作场合等级时，常与“boss”、“orders”、“treat”等词搭配，用于强调权力差距。
Examples
The manager gave instructions to his underlings.
经理给他的**下属**下达了指示。
The king ordered his underlings to clean the hall.
国王命令他的**下属**打扫大厅。
The boss shouted at his underlings during the meeting.
老板在会议上对他的**下属**大喊大叫。
He treats his underlings like they're invisible.
他把自己的**下属**当成空气一样。
Even the underlings knew the plan was a bad idea.
连**下属**都知道这个计划很糟糕。
No one wants to be treated like just another underling all their life.
没有人想一辈子都被当成普通**下属**对待。