Subcontractors Meaning in English
word · lemma: subcontractor
释义
Subcontractors are companies or people hired by a main contractor to perform specific parts of a larger project.
用法与细微差别
Used mainly in business, construction, and technical contexts. Often appears in plural ('subcontractors') on large projects. Common collocation: 'hire subcontractors', 'use subcontractors'. Not interchangeable with 'supplier' or 'vendor'.
例句
The company hired several subcontractors for the project.
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The subcontractors built the walls and painted them.
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All subcontractors must follow the safety rules.
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We're waiting on the subcontractors to finish the electrical work.
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Sometimes subcontractors can delay the whole schedule if they're late.
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Most of our work goes smoothly, but coordinating all the subcontractors is a challenge.
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