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单词 subject
释义 subject

subject /ˈsʌb.dʒekt/

adjective (DEPEND)
subject to sth C2 only able to happen if something else happens: » We plan to go on Wednesday, subject to your approval.» Moving all the books should not take long, subject to there being (= if there are) enough helpers.Thesaurus+: ↑Being based on or depending on something
adjective (HAVING)
be subject to sth C1 to have or experience a particular thing, especially something unpleasant: » Cars are subject to a high domestic tax.» In recent years, she has been subject to attacks of depression.Thesaurus+: ↑Experiencing and suffering
adjective [before noun] (GOVERN)
F0 under the political control of another country or state: » subject peoples/statesThesaurus+: ↑Ruling and governing
noun [C] (AREA OF DISCUSSION)
B1 the thing that is being discussed, considered, or studied: » Our subject for discussion is homelessness.» She has made a series of documentaries on the subject of family relationships.» The guest lecturer took as her subject (= decided to speak about) 'punishment and imprisonment in modern society'.» The number of planes flying over the town has been the subject of (= has caused) concern since last summer.Thesaurus+: ↑Topics and areas of interestWord partners for subject noun bring up/broach/discuss/raise a subject get onto a subject change/drop/get off a subject keep off/stay off a subject a subject for discussion/debate a controversial/emotive/sensitive/touchy subject on the subject (of sth) a subject areaCollocations:–Adjectives-lu. a contentious/controversial/delicate/emotive/sensitive/taboo/touchy/tricky subject» The programme dealt with the emotive subject of how religion is taught in schools.-lu. a fascinating/interesting subject» It's a fascinating subject - we could talk about it all evening.–Verbs-lu. bring up/broach/discuss/raise a subject» She waited until her mother was in a good mood before she broached the subject of leaving home.-lu. change/drop a subject» She seemed upset so I dropped the subject.–Nouns-lu. a subject area» The books are categorized according to subject area.-lu. subject matter» His books were famous for their unusual subject matter.-lu. a variety/wide-range of subjects» The college offers courses in a wide-range of subjects.-lu. knowledge of a subject» This essay shows that the student has a good knowledge of the subject.-lu. a subject for debate/discussion» The subject for tonight's debate is multiculturalism in the UK.–Prepositions-lu. on the subject (of sth)» He knows everything there is to know on the subject.-lu. a subject for sth» She chose 19th century educational reform as the subject for her dissertation.-lu. a subject of sth» The subject of the conversation turned to football.-lu. about a subject» He loves military history and has even written a book about the subject.–Types-lu. an academic/scholarly/specialized subject» The school provides practical training as well as the opportunity to study academic subjects.
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Extra Examples:» Books on every conceivable subject lined one wall.» Several experts are to give evidence on the subject.» The school offers courses in every subject imaginable.» She's got some very interesting things to say on the subject.» Food, like sex, is a subject of almost universal interest.
noun [C] (AREA OF STUDY)
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A1 an area of knowledge that is studied in school, college, or university:
» My favourite subjects at school were history and geography.» MAINLY UK Her subject (= special area of study) is low-temperature physics.Thesaurus+: ↑Subjects and disciplines
change the subject
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B2 to start talking about a different subject:
» I'd tried to explain the situation, but he just changed the subject.Thesaurus+: ↑Creating a distractionWord partners for subject noun bring up/broach/discuss/raise a subject get onto a subject change/drop/get off a subject keep off/stay off a subject a subject for discussion/debate a controversial/emotive/sensitive/touchy subject on the subject (of sth) a subject area
noun [C] (PERSON)
F0 a person who lives in or who has the right to live in a particular country, especially a country with a king or queen: » He is a British subject. COMPARE CITIZEN(Cf. ↑citizen)Thesaurus+: ↑Country and nation , ↑Continents and regions of the world , ↑Country namesWord partners for subject noun bring up/broach/discuss/raise a subject get onto a subject change/drop/get off a subject keep off/stay off a subject a subject for discussion/debate a controversial/emotive/sensitive/touchy subject on the subject (of sth) a subject area
noun [C] (STORY/PAINTING)
C2 a person, thing, or situation that is written about in a book, article, etc. or shown in a picture, etc.: » The mill by the bridge was the subject of an unfinished painting by J. M. W. Turner.Word partners for subject noun bring up/broach/discuss/raise a subject get onto a subject change/drop/get off a subject keep off/stay off a subject a subject for discussion/debate a controversial/emotive/sensitive/touchy subject on the subject (of sth) a subject area
noun [C] SPECIALIZED (GRAMMAR)
B1 the person or thing that performs the action of a verb, or is joined to a description by a verb: » 'Bob' is the subject of the sentence 'Bob threw the ball'. COMPARE OBJECT(Cf. ↑object) noun (GRAMMAR)Thesaurus+: ↑Linguistic terms and linguistic styleWord partners for subject noun bring up/broach/discuss/raise a subject get onto a subject change/drop/get off a subject keep off/stay off a subject a subject for discussion/debate a controversial/emotive/sensitive/touchy subject on the subject (of sth) a subject area
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Extra Examples:» 'Clare' is the subject of the sentence 'Clare drank all the wine'.» 'He' is the subject of the sentence 'He lost his job'.
subject /səbˈdʒekt/ verb [T] ↑Verb Endings for subject
F0 to defeat people or a country and then control them against their wishes and limit their freedom: » The invaders quickly subjected the local tribes.Thesaurus+: ↑Ruling and governing
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