释义 |
sub·contract I. \“+\ verb Etymology: sub- + contract (v.) transitive verb 1. obsolete : to cause to become betrothed a second time 2. a. : to engage a third party to perform under a subcontract all or part of (work included in an original contract) b. : to undertake (work) under a subcontract intransitive verb : to let out or undertake work under one or more subcontracts : make a subcontract II. \“+\ noun Etymology: sub- + contract (n.) : a contract subordinate to a previous or prime contract and made between one or more parties to the original contract and a third party; especially : an agreement to perform all or a specified part of the work or to provide all or certain specified materials required in another contract |