be subjected to — to experience or be forced to undergo something unpleasant or difficult
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: to experience or be forced to undergo something unpleasant or difficult
Pronunciation (IPA): /biː səbˈdʒektɪd tuː/
Korean meaning: ~을 당하다, ~을 받다, ~에 처하다 (주로 불쾌하거나 어려운 일)
Korean pronunciation: 비 섭**젝**티드 투
Example Sentences
- My phone was subjected to the ultimate durability test when I dropped it in the toilet.
- Students are subjected to pop quizzes without warning.
- The poor pizza delivery guy was subjected to my terrible singing when I answered the door with headphones on.
be subjected to
NOUN//biː səbˈdʒektɪd tuː//
to experience or be forced to undergo something unpleasant or difficult
to experience or be forced to undergo something unpleasant or difficult
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He expected to be respected, not subjected to harsh judgment!
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Origin
라틴어에서 유래한 표현으로, 'subject'는 '아래에 던지다'라는 의미의 'subjectus'에서 왔습니다. 마치 누군가를 특정 상황 아래로 던져 넣는다는 이미지로 발전했죠.
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“My phone was subjected to the ultimate durability test when I dropped it in the toilet.”
“Students are subjected to pop quizzes without warning.”
“The poor pizza delivery guy was subjected to my terrible singing when I answered the door with headphones on.”
“Employees should not be subjected to unfair treatment.”
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