“处于次要地位”可以用以下几种英语表达:
1、 be in a secondary position
示例:In this project, her role is in a secondary position.(在这个项目中,她的角色处于次要地位。)
2、 play a secondary role
示例:Although he is present, he plays a secondary role in the discussion.(尽管他在场,但在讨论中他只起次要作用。)
3、 be of secondary importance
示例:Cost is of secondary importance compared to quality.(与质量相比,成本处于次要地位。)
4、 take a back seat(这是一个更口语化的表达)
示例:For now, I'm willing to take a back seat and let others lead.(目前,我愿意退居次要地位,让别人来领导。)