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servile

/ˈsɜː(ɹ).ˌvaɪl/ /ˈsəɹ.vəl/

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noun

召使い

(grammar) An element which forms no part of the original root.

Examples :

"In the word "unbreakable," the prefix "un-" is a servile, added to the root word "break" to change its meaning. "

「unbreakable」という単語では、接頭辞「un-」は召使いであり、意味を変えるために語根「break」に追加されます。

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noun

奴隷, 下僕

A slave; a menial.

Examples :

"The new student was treated as a servile, doing all the menial tasks for the older students. "

新しい生徒は奴隷のように扱われ、先輩たちのためにすべての雑用をこなしていた。

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adjective

奴隷の, 卑屈な

Of or pertaining to a slave.

Examples :

"The student's servile behavior toward the teacher made his classmates uncomfortable. "

生徒が教師に対して見せた卑屈な態度は、クラスメートを不快にさせた。

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adjective

追従的な, 卑屈な

Submissive or slavish.

Examples :

"servile flattery; servile obedience"

追従的なお世辞; 卑屈な服従

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adjective

元の語根に属さない

(grammar) Not belonging to the original root.

Examples :

"a servile letter"

元の語根に属さない文字。

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adjective

無音の

(grammar) Not sounded, but serving to lengthen the preceding vowel, like the e in tune.

Examples :

"The word "alone" has a servile 'e' that lengthens the vowel sound in the first syllable. "

単語「alone」には、最初の音節の母音を長くする無音の「e」があります。

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