inferior

• 形容在某方面（如质量、等级或地位）比其他人或事物差、低或次。也可指位于下方或较低的位置。

Describes something that is lower in quality, rank, or status compared to something else.

1. Low rank or importanceB2formal

   Of or characteristic of low rank, status, or importance.

   低等的

   • He felt inferior to his more experienced colleagues.
   • The officer was assigned an inferior position in the hierarchy.
   • In many societies, women were once considered inferior to men.

   同义词humblejuniorlesserlowerlowlymenialminorsecondarysubalternsubordinate

   反义词seniorsuperiorsuperordinate

2. Low qualityB1formal

   Of low or poor quality; not as good as something else.

   低劣的

   • The product was made from inferior materials.
   • They complained about the inferior service at the hotel.
   • This brand is known for its inferior craftsmanship.

   同义词deficientinadequatelow qualitylow-grademediocrepoorsecond-rateshoddysubstandard

   反义词excellentfirst-ratehigh qualitysuperior

3. Subscript or lower positionC1formal

   Written or printed below and to one side of another character, as in chemical formulas or mathematical notation.

   下标

   • In H2O, the number 2 is an inferior character.
   • The inferior notation indicates the atomic number.
   • Mathematical formulas often use inferior and superior symbols.

   同义词subscript

   反义词superior

4. Orbital positionC2formal

   Having an orbit between the sun and the Earth's orbit, used in astronomy.

   内行星的

   • Mercury and Venus are inferior planets.
   • An inferior planet appears close to the sun in the sky.
   • The orbit of an inferior planet lies inside Earth's orbit.

5. Lower reference pointC1formal

   Lower than a given reference point, often used in anatomy or geography.

   下方的

   • The inferior vena cava carries blood from the lower body to the heart.
   • The inferior part of the mountain is covered in dense forest.
   • In anatomy, the inferior region is below the superior region.

   同义词caudallowernethersubjacent

   反义词superior

6. Falling short of a normB2formal

   Falling short of some prescribed standard or norm.

   低劣的

   • The test results were inferior to the expected standards.
   • His performance was considered inferior compared to his peers.
   • The building materials were inferior to the required specifications.

   同义词deficientinadequatelow-gradepoorsecond-ratesubstandardunsatisfactory

   反义词superior

• 指地位、级别或品质较低的人或事物；也指排印在另一字符下方或偏下位置的符号，如下标。

A noun referring to a person of lower rank, status, or quality, or a character (such as a subscript) printed below and to the side of another character.

1. Person of lower rank or statusB2formal

   A person who is considered to be of lower social position, rank, or quality compared to others.

   下属

   • The manager treated his inferiors with respect.
   • In the old hierarchy, inferiors were expected to obey their superiors.
   • He never looked down on those he considered his inferiors.

   同义词juniorminionpeonsubalternsubordinateunderling

   反义词betterchiefsuperior

2. Subscript characterC1formal

   A character, symbol, or number that is printed or written slightly below the normal line of text, often used in mathematics or chemistry.

   下标

   • In the formula H₂O, the '2' is an inferior.
   • The subscript or inferior is used to denote atomic numbers.
   • Please write the inferior clearly below the main character.

   同义词subscript

   反义词superiorsuperscript