subservient
adj
~ (to sb/sth)
1 (often derog 常作贬义) giving too much respect, obedience, etc; submissive 必恭必敬的; 低声下气的; 恭顺的
a subservient manner, attitude 低三下四的样子、 态度
Are priests too subservient to their bishops? 牧师对主教是否过於恭顺?
2 less important; subordinate 次要的; 从属的
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.