inferior
例子
He felt that his position in the company was inferior to that of his more experienced colleagues.
他觉得自己在公司的地位比那些更有经验的同事低。
The design of the older model was considered inferior to the newer, more advanced version.
旧型号的设计被认为不如更新、更先进的版本。
例子
The inferior materials used in construction resulted in a weak and unstable building.
建筑中使用的劣质材料导致建筑物脆弱且不稳定。
Her inferior skills in math made it difficult for her to keep up with the class.
她在数学方面的较差技能使她难以跟上班级的进度。
03
(of a character or symbol) positioned below and to one side of another character, as in subscripts
例子
In H₂O, the " 2 " is an inferior number.
The chemical formula uses inferior letters to indicate specific atoms.
04
(of a planet) having an orbit closer to the Sun than the Earth's orbit
例子
Mercury and Venus are classified as inferior planets.
Astronomers track inferior planets separately from superior ones.
05
situated below a specified point or reference
例子
The inferior vena cava carries blood to the heart from below.
The tumor was located on the inferior surface of the organ.
06
of lower quality, rank, or standard
例子
The report criticized the inferior quality of the data.
His performance was inferior and failed to meet expectations.
Inferior
01
a character or symbol positioned slightly below and to the side of another character in writing or printing
例子
In the chemical formula H₂O, the " 2 " is an inferior.
Mathematicians use inferiors to denote indices or subscripts.
02
下属, 下级
a person with a lower position than someone else
例子
In hierarchical societies, those considered inferiors often have limited opportunities for advancement and face discrimination based on their social status.
在等级社会中，那些被视为下级的人往往晋升机会有限，并面临基于其社会地位的歧视。
The ruling class maintained power by exploiting and subjugating their inferiors, who were denied basic rights and treated as servants or laborers.
统治阶级通过剥削和压制他们的下属来维持权力，这些人被剥夺了基本权利，被当作仆人或劳工对待。
