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Chinese dictionary
v.obey; submit (oneself) to
一切局部利益必须服从于整体利益。
The interests of each part must defer to the interests of the whole.
他拒绝服从这一指令。
He refused to obey this order.
少数服从多数。
The minority are subordinate to the majority
个人利益服从于集体利益
subordinate one's personal interests to those of the group
绝对服从
absolutely must obey
服从裁判
abide by the referee's decision
服从领导
be obedient to leaders
服从法律
amenable to law
服从判决
acceptance of a judgment
服从命令
obey orders
Word usage
- Note"服从" is different from "听从". "听从" emphasizes active obedience; "服从" emphasizes passive compliance.