subcategory
noun [ C ] uk/ˈsʌb.kæt.ə.ɡri/ us/ˈsʌb.kæt̬.ə.ɡɔːr.i/
子类别
(in a system for dividing things according to appearance, quality, etc.) a category (= a type, or a group of things having some features that are the same) that is part of another category
Each category is broken down into six subcategories. 每个类别都被细分为六个子类别。
Quiz shows are a special subcategory of game shows.
- More examples
- Scientists can now classify tumours into smaller subcategories.
- Within these broad categorizations there are also a number of subcategories.
- Spinal cord stimulation is a subcategory of neurostimulation.