just a small official

language: zh

definitions

  1. A person holding a minor or low-ranking position in an organization, government, or administration.
    zh: 低级官员
  2. A way to describe oneself as having little influence or authority, often used to express modesty or to deflect responsibility.
    zh: 强调地位卑微

examples

  1. He didn't have the power to sign the decree; he was just a small official.

    他没有权力签署法令；他只是一个低级官员。

  2. Don't ask me to change the rules; I'm just a small official here.

    不要要求我改变规则；我在这里只是一个低级官员。