| 释义 |
sub·jec·tion
\(ˌ)səbˈjekshən\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: Middle English subjeccioun, from Middle French subjection, from Late Latin subjection-, subjectio, from Latin, act of bringing under, from subjectus (past participle of subjicere, subicere to bring under) + -ion-, -io -ion — more at subject
1.
a. obsolete : the exercise of lordship or control : lordly sway or rule
b. : the act of subduing or subjecting : subjugation
< planned the subjection of the rebels >
< determined on the subjection of his baser nature >
2. : the quality or state of being subject and especially under the power, control, or government of another
< the general subjection of women prior to the 20th century >
as
a. obsolete : obedient submissiveness : subordination
b. archaic : a legal obligation (as by contract or pledge) to submit to the will of another : homage
c. archaic : the condition of being under obligation or liability
3. : attachment of a subject to a predicate in logic — compare predication |