subsidiary
/səbˈsɪdɪərɪ; ?@ -dɪerɪ; səb`sɪdɪˌɛrɪ/ adj
1~ (to sth) connected to but smaller, of less importance,etc than sth else; subordinate 附属的; 从属的; 次要的
a subsidiary stream flowing into the main river 流入大河的支流
The question of finance is subsidiary to the question of whether the project will be approved. 财务问题是这一项目是否获准的附带问题.
2 (of a business company) controlled by another （指业务机构）附属的, 附设的. subsidiary, n subsidiary thing, esp a business company 附属事物; （尤指）附属公司.