sub-,在下，在后，serve,服务，-ent,形容词后缀。引申比喻义温驯的，谄媚的等。

1. She is expected to be subservient to her uncle.

她被要求对叔叔恭敬顺从。

2. The woman's needs are seen as subservient to the group interest.

妇女的需求被认为要服从团体的利益。

3. The press was accused of being subservient to the government.

有人指责新闻界一味迎合政府的旨意。

4. He was subservient and servile.

他低声下气、卑躬屈膝。

5. People should not be regarded as subservient to the economic system.

不应把人的因素看成是经济体制的附庸.