A subordinate's outstanding achievements or contributions are so great that they cause the superior (e.g., a leader, a boss) to feel threatened or suspicious, often leading to potential negative consequences for the subordinate.
那位项目经理能力出众，屡创佳绩，渐渐有了功烈震主之势，令最高负责人感到些许不安。
The project manager's exceptional abilities and consistent outstanding achievements gradually created a situation where his accomplishments made the top executive feel a bit uneasy.
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