be subject to — likely to be affected by or to experience something, especially something unpleasant
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: likely to be affected by or to experience something, especially something unpleasant
Pronunciation (IPA): /bi ˈsʌbdʒɪkt tu/
Korean meaning: ~을 당하기 쉬운, ~의 영향을 받기 쉬운
Korean pronunciation: 비 **섭**직트 투
Example Sentences
- My phone is subject to mysterious disappearances whenever I need it most.
- The price is subject to change without notice.
- Students are subject to detention if they're caught eating pizza in math class.
be subject to
NOUN//bi ˈsʌbdʒɪkt tu//
likely to be affected by or to experience something, especially something unpleasant
likely to be affected by or to experience something, especially something unpleasant
His project to build faces those who object to change, subject to endless regulations!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'subjectus'에서 유래하여 '아래에 놓인, 지배받는'이라는 의미로 발전했습니다. 무언가의 통제나 영향 아래에 있다는 개념에서 현재의 의미가 되었습니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My phone is subject to mysterious disappearances whenever I need it most.”
“The price is subject to change without notice.”
“Students are subject to detention if they're caught eating pizza in math class.”
“This offer is subject to terms and conditions.”
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