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
He expected to be respected, not subjected to harsh judgment!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
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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📝Examples
“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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