subject

• 名词，指讨论、研究或描写的主题、题目或学科领域；也指被谈论、描述或考虑的人或事物。

A noun referring to a topic, theme, or area of study; also used in grammar for the doer of an action, and in other contexts such as art, logic, or a person under authority.

1. Academic disciplineA1formal

   A branch of knowledge or study, especially in school or university.

   学科

   • Mathematics is my favorite subject.
   • She studies history as her main subject.
   • The test covers three subjects: biology, chemistry, and physics.

   同义词areabranchcoursedisciplinefieldspecialtystudy

2. Person or thing discussedA2formal

   The main theme or topic being discussed or written about.

   主题

   • The subject of the meeting was budget cuts.
   • Love is the central subject of the novel.
   • Let's change the subject to something more pleasant.

   同义词concernissuematterpointquestionsubject mattertextthemethesistopic

3. Person under authorityB2formalbritish

   A person who lives in or belongs to a country governed by a monarch.

   臣民

   • The king addressed his loyal subjects.
   • British subjects must carry passports when traveling abroad.
   • The queen's subjects celebrated her birthday.

   同义词citizenliegenationalvassal

4. Grammar: SubjectB1formal

   The person or thing that performs the action of a verb in a sentence.

   主语

   • In 'The dog barked', the subject is 'the dog'.
   • The subject and verb must agree in number.
   • Identify the subject of this complex sentence.

• 动词，指使某人或某物受到某种作用、影响或经历，尤指不愉快或艰难的情况。

A verb meaning to cause someone or something to experience something, especially something unpleasant or difficult.

1. Force to undergoB2formal

   To cause someone or something to experience something unpleasant or difficult.

   使遭受

   • The prisoners were subjected to harsh conditions.
   • She was subjected to constant criticism at work.
   • They subjected the material to extreme temperatures.

   同义词condemnexposeput throughsubmittreat

   反义词exemptprotectshield

2. Make subordinateC1formal

   To bring under control or authority.

   使服从

   • The king subjected the rebels to his rule.
   • The company subjected its employees to strict policies.
   • He refused to subject himself to their demands.

   同义词conquercontroldominateenslavemasteroverpowerquellsubduesubjugatevanquish

   反义词emancipatefreeliberaterelease