基本释义
inferior 是一个英文形容词(也可作名词),主要含义包括:
- (质量、水平等)较差的,低劣的
- (地位、等级)较低的,下级的
- (在比较中)不如他人的,次一等的
作为名词时,可指“下属”或“地位较低的人”。
发音与词性
英式发音:/ɪnˈfɪə.ri.ər/
美式发音:/ɪnˈfɪr.i.ɚ/
词性:形容词(adj.),名词(n.)
常见用法与搭配
- inferior to someone/something(比……差)
- feel inferior(感到自卑)
- socially/economically inferior(社会/经济地位较低的)
- an inferior product(劣质产品)
实用例句
This phone is clearly inferior to the latest model in terms of camera quality.
She never felt inferior despite coming from a humble background.
In feudal society, peasants were considered socially inferior to nobles.
Don’t buy that brand—their materials are inferior and won’t last long.
反义词与近义词
反义词:superior(优越的,上级的)
近义词:substandard(低于标准的)、second-rate(二流的)、mediocre(平庸的)