释义 |
come under1Be classified as or among: they all come under the general heading of opinion polls...- For some time, one of my favorite places to eat has been a chain that I suppose comes under the broad classification of ‘fast food’ but not exactly.
- Now Peter had to decide what classification he came under.
- And surely complaining about the attack comes under the general category of ‘whinery.’
2Be subject to (an influence or authority): for a time they came under the rule of the Venetian doges...- The transportation system in Bangalore will witness a major overhaul, with the bus service and the metro coming under a common transport authority, he revealed.
- Is there any type of character, in your opinion, that is more susceptible to coming under the influence of the Devil?
- However, the convention itself makes it clear that it applies to all situations in which a subject population comes under the authority of a foreign occupier.
2.1Be subjected to (pressure or aggression): his vehicle came under mortar fire...- The troops were hit by the exploding vehicle and then came under mortar fire, he told a news conference.
- Urgent action is required on milk price as dairy farmers in the West are coming under severe pressure, he said.
- There are six men in the squad, and five of them saw their marriages or relationships come under severe pressure.
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