单词	subject
释义	subject1 nounsubject2 adjectivesubject3 verb subjectsub‧ject1 /ˈsʌbdʒɪkt/ ●●● S2 W1 noun [countable] Entry menu MENU FOR subjectsubject1 thing talked about2 at school3 in art4 in a test5 grammar6 citizen Word Origin WORD ORIGINsubject1 Origin: 1300-1400 Old French, Latin subjectus, from subicere ‘to put under your control’, from jacere ‘to throw’ Examples EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES Subjects for this experiment represented a good cross-section of the American population. All subjects were tested for perfect hearing before the experiment began. Bottle-collecting even has a website devoted to the subject. English was my favourite subject at school. Half of the subjects were given caffeine. He has very little to say on the subject of the accusations made against him. History was my favorite subject in school. I could see John was embarrassed, so I changed the subject. I read a lot of books about astronomy. It's a very interesting subject. The first book on the subject was published in 1900. This is getting us nowhere. Let's just drop the subject, okay? Truffaut's childhood memories were the subject of his first film. Until about 20 years ago, the subject of the environment was hardly discussed. We talked about all sorts of subjects. What subjects are you studying? EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS As we have seen, this second chance to debate the subject of dissension within the community was also rejected. But his subjects refused to sit still, disappearing into cellars and doorways. Each subject is given a number. I asked some human beings, people who had studied the subject for years, and they did not know. Instead, she took a job as a maid - the subject of her first book, One Pair of Hands. Revision is necessary to make provision for emerging subjects. So many antiques that Architectural Digest magazine devoted a lengthy article to the subject in its November issue. The brewing group has been the subject of intense speculation for decades. Thesaurus THESAURUS► citizen someone who lives in a particular town, country, or state: · In order to become a US citizen, you need to have a Permanent Resident card.· All British citizens have the right to live in the UK.· Good citizens understand that they have a responsibility to the community. ► national a citizen of a country who is living in another country: · She insisted that foreign nationals were safe in the country.· Russians nationals were ordered to leave.· Her husband is a French national. ► resident someone who lives in a particular street or area: · There have been complaints by local residents about the building work.· She was a resident of Chicago for many years. ► native someone who was born in a particular country but moved to another country – used when describing a person or their life: · Picasso was a native of Spain, although he spent much of his life in France. ► subject someone who was born in a country that has a king or queen, and has a right to live there: · Northern Ireland citizens are British subjects. ► alien formal someone who is not a legal citizen of the country they are living or working in – used in official contexts: · Employers cannot hire illegal aliens. Longman Language Activatorsomething you talk about, write about etc► subject something that is talked about or written about, for example at a meeting, in an article, or in a conversation: · I read a lot of books about astronomy. It's a very interesting subject.· We talked about all sorts of subjects.· Bottle-collecting even has a website devoted to the subject. the subject of crime/politics/animal rights etc (=crime etc as a subject): · Until about 20 years ago, the subject of the environment was hardly discussed.on the subject (of something) (=about a particular subject): · The first book on the subject was published in 1900.· He has very little to say on the subject of the accusations made against him.change the subject (=start talking about something different): · I could see John was embarrassed, so I changed the subject.drop the subject (=to stop talking about something): · This is getting us nowhere. Let's just drop the subject, okay? ► subject matter what is being talked about, or what a film, book, play etc is about: · There has been no attempt to arrange the books according to subject matter.· Sagan published a book relating to the subject matter in his TV show. · 'The People versus Larry Flynt' was given an '18' certificate because it contains adult subject matter. ► topic a subject that people often discuss or write about, in books, newspapers, at school etc: · The rise of Islam is a popular topic these days.· Type the topic into the search field, and let the browser search all relevant sites.· Dole's absence was the topic of radio talk shows. ► thing especially spoken something that people talk about or think about: · The first thing we have to discuss is the price.· The only thing she ever talks about is her boyfriend.· We talked about the old days and other things. ► issue an important subject that people discuss and argue about: · We'll be looking at a broad range of important issues in this chapter.· Genetic manipulation is a fairly topical issue these days.· a book dealing with environmental issuesissue of: · the issue of drugs in sportsmajor/big/key/main issue (=a very important issue): · Global warming and youth crime are the key issues in the election campaign. ► question a difficult subject or problem that has often been discussed but still needs to be solved: · The real question here is how can we integrate asylum seekers into communities.· How can we best help less developed countries? That's the really important question.question of: · In the 1980s the question of whether photography was an art went to court.raise a question (=make people consider a problem): · These operations can save lives, but they raise difficult questions about animal rights. ► matter a subject that people disagree about or are concerned about, and that needs to be considered and discussed in order to deal with it: · The matter is being argued and discussed in families up and down the country.· Foreign affairs were not the only matters we discussed.· This meeting is being held to deal with the serious matter of possible racism in our hiring practices.matter of: · The first item on the agenda today is the matter of public transportation. ► theme an important idea that appears several times in a book, film etc, and slowly influences the way it develops: · One of the themes of the book is the relationship between people and nature.· George Eliot shows real concern for religious and moral themes. · The play's central theme is greed and its corrupting effects. ► business something that needs to be discussed at a business or political meeting: · Right, could we get started please? We've a lot of business to get through this morning. ► any other business British in a meeting, subjects that are not on the list of things to discuss, but that people may want to talk about: · Is there any other business before we close the meeting? a part of a subject that is being discussed or written about► point a fact, suggestion, detail etc that is part of a subject being considered, discussed, or written about: · There are a number of other points to be discussed before we finish.· The final point in the President's speech was the most controversial.· Make a list of the main points in the article.make a point (=get someone to understand your suggestion, argument etc): · Exactly what point are you trying to make, Nick? ► aspect one part of a subject, problem, etc or one particular way of considering the subject: · Women are interested in the car's technological aspects just as much as men are.aspect of: · We're focused on the financial, rather than social, aspects of the problem.· This book deals with the economic, social, and religious aspects of Egyptian society. a subject that you study at school or university► subject one of the things that you study at school or university, for example English, history, or mathematics: · English was my favourite subject at school.· What subjects are you studying? ► major American the main subject that you study at university: · "What was your major?" "Political Science". ► discipline one of the areas of knowledge such as history, chemistry, economics etc that is studied and taught at a university: · The traditional academic disciplines are less popular among students, who now prefer subjects such as business studies.· a new artificial intelligence project involving researchers from a wide range of disciplines ► field an area of knowledge that is studied by scientists or by people studying it at a very high level, for example in a university: · These fields boast among the highest professional wages in the nation.in the/his/her etc field: · Cole is the most noted expert in the field.· Webster is a great success in his chosen field.field of work/study/research etc: · What exactly is your field of study? all of the subjects that you study as part of your work at school or university► course also class American a series of lessons on a subject, often with an examination at the end: · Are you enjoying the course?· a schedule of the classes for the fall semester · The college is offering three basic computer courses this year.course in/on: · She began a 12 week course on modern art.take a course/classalso do a course British: · She's taking a class in art history.· I've decided to do a course in aromatherapy. ► syllabus a plan that states exactly what should be taught to students who are studying a subject, especially a list of what they may be tested on in their examinations: · The summer term was very short and the teacher didn't manage to cover the whole syllabus.· the first-year syllabusbe on the syllabus (=be part of the syllabus): · We have to study algebra -- it's on the syllabus for the course. ► curriculum the range of subjects that has been officially chosen to be taught at a school or at all schools in a country: · Are politicians the best people to be developing the educational curriculum?· changes to the school curriculum· We cover the curriculum by choosing things the kids will be interested in. to talk about the subject you are supposed to be talking about► get/come to the point to start talking about the subject you are supposed to be talking about or really want to talk about, especially after you have been talking about something else: · He chatted abut the weather for a while before coming to the point.· "We know that already," interrupted Steve impatiently. "Get to the point".get/come straight/right to the point (=get immediately to the point): · She came straight to the point. "When do you think you'll be able to pay me back?"· Well, gentlemen, let's get right to the point. ► stick to the point also keep to the point British to continue talking only about the subject you are supposed to be talking about, and not talk about things that are not connected with it: · Can we try, please, to stick to the point - we don't have much time.· Mike seems to be quite incapable of keeping to the point. ► to the point something that someone says or writes that is to the point is only about the subject they are supposed to be talking about, and not about anything else: · The chairman's speech was short and to the point.· Korean newspapers only have four pages, so stories have to be very much to the point. to stop talking about the subject you are supposed to be talking about► get off the subject also go off the subject British · I think we're getting off the subject. Could we get back to the main point, please?· Well, going off the subject a minute, what about that Uri Geller chap? ► digress formal to move away from the main subject that you have been talking or writing about, especially for a short time during a speech or story: · Before we do that, I'd like to digress for a minute and say a word or two about the new books. ► be/get sidetracked if you are talking about something and are sidetracked or get sidetracked , you allow yourself to start talking or thinking about something else, especially something less important: · I was going to ask him, but he got sidetracked by this guy and I never got a chance.· Don't be sidetracked by the way the interviewer asks the questions - just keep making the relevant points. ► stray from if you stray from the subject you are talking about, you start talking about other things instead, for example, because you cannot keep your attention on the main subject: · Promise yourself that you'll try not to stray from the issue at hand.· Well, we've strayed quite a way from space exploration. ► ramble to talk, especially for a long time, moving from one subject to another without any clear order, so that your listener becomes bored or confused: · In his diary, the Unabomber rambled at length about the evils of technology.ramble on (=ramble continuously and in an annoying way): · I sat down and let him ramble on for a few minutes. ► lose your train of thought also lose the thread to become confused about or forget the connection between the things you are saying, especially so that you have to stop talking and think about what you want to say next: · The audience's reaction surprised him, and he lost his train of thought for a moment.· I'm sorry, I seem to have lost my thread.lose the thread of something: · Arthur paused, feeling he was beginning to lose the thread of his argument. ► where was I? spoken say this when you want to continue what you were saying before you were interrupted, but you cannot remember what you were saying: · Thanks for that, Gillian. Now, where was I?· So, where was I? Oh yes, the accession of Henry the Fifth. about a subject or person► about · Toby talks about you all the time.· This leaflet should answer all the questions you have about switching to digital TV.· I'm reading a really good book at the moment - it's about the French Revolution.· What's all the fuss about?about what/how/where etc · I've been thinking about what you said, and I've decided that you're right. ► on about a particular subject: · Lucia Piatti has written several books on the subject.advice/opinions/ideas etc on: · If you want any advice on where to stay, Jan should be able to help you.· His views on women are really old-fashioned.on what/how/where etc: · Do you have any ideas on where to eat tonight?book/programme/film etc on: · a book on 19th century English Literature· a lecture on Native American customs and folklore· Did you see that programme on South Africa last night? ► concerning/regarding formal about something or someone - use this especially to talk about information, ideas, or questions: · For any details concerning a particular country you should check with the embassy.· Richard was called in by the police to answer questions concerning the disappearance of Thomas Ripley.· If you have any questions regarding any of our services, please feel free to call me.· Thank you for your letter regarding the annual subscription to our magazine. ► on the subject of if you talk or write on the subject of someone or something, you talk or write about them: · Marie said nothing at all on the subject of Mr Bertram.while we're on the subject (=used when you are talking about a subject and want to say more about it): · While we're on the subject of money, do you have that $10 you owe me? ► re used in short business letters, messages etc: · Re planning meeting on Friday, please bring sales figures.· To: John Deacon. From: Maria Soames. Re: computer system. ► with regard to formal used especially to introduce a subject that you want to talk about in a speech, formal report, meeting etc: · With regard to the proposed new shopping mall, I would like to add a few remarks to those of the previous speaker.· With regard to your letter concerning my January payment, this matter has now been settled. ► wrt use this in e-mails to introduce the subject you want to talk about. Wrt is an abbreviation of "with regard to": · Wrt your looking out for a new computer, I saw a good offer in the paper yesterday.· I'll be contacting Jean tomorrow wrt the Christmas party - is there anything you'd like me to suggest to her? to not talk about a particular subject► not talk about · It's been three months, but he won't talk about the accident.· She doesn't talk about her husband half as much as she did when he first died.· I don't know what my parents think about my living here - we never talk about it. ► not say anything about to not talk about something, because it could be embarrassing or difficult, or just because you did not think about talking about it: · Didn't she say anything about the party?· Don't say anything about the divorce - it will only upset her.· The company's policy is not to say anything about former employees other than to give their period of employment. ► not mention to not talk about something, even for a short time or carelessly: · We were careful not to mention her son's legal problems.· He doesn't mention Cathy anymore when he writes - I wonder if they broke up?not mention (that): · I didn't mention that we were going to the movies in front of John. ► keep off the subject/question of something to deliberately not talk about something, especially because the subject could be embarrassing or difficult: · I normally keep off the subject of ex-girlfriends on a first date.· Unless the interviewer asks you directly, keep off the question of why you left your last job. ► drop the subject/drop it to deliberately stop talking about a particular subject, especially because it is embarrassing, upsetting, or annoying someone: · "You'll never get me to believe that!" she screeched, so I just nodded and dropped the subject.· Can we just drop the subject? I'm sick of hearing about it.· Look, just drop it, OK? I understood you the first time. ► steer clear of to deliberately not talk about something, especially because the subject could be embarrassing or difficult: · We try to steer clear of controversial issues in the workshops.· Her press agent asked the interviewer to steer clear of questions about her love life. ► keep silent/quiet about to not talk about an event or situation from the past for a long time, especially because it is very difficult to talk about: · He had kept silent about the murder for ten years before he went to the police.· They said they'd kill her if she didn't keep quiet about what she'd seen. ► gloss over if you gloss over unpleasant facts, you deliberately avoid talking about them or you only mention them quickly and without giving much detail: · It seems to me he was glossing over some major risks of the plan.· In a job interview you should highlight your strengths and gloss over your weaknesses. a person or animal that is used in a test► subject formal a person or animal that is used in a test - use this especially in scientific contexts: · Subjects for this experiment represented a good cross-section of the American population.· All subjects were tested for perfect hearing before the experiment began. ► guinea pig informal a person or animal who takes part in a test to see how successful or useful a new idea, system, machine etc is, sometimes without being asked: · Would you both mind being the guinea pigs for a new recipe I want to try out?· Students are complaining that they are being used as guinea pigs for the new maths syllabus. WORD SETS► Biology aerobic, adjectiveafterbirth, nounalgae, nounalimentary canal, nounamber, nounameba, nounamino acid, nounamoeba, nounanaconda, nounanaerobic, adjectiveandrogynous, adjectiveantibody, nounantigen, nounantitoxin, nounappendage, nounarm, nounarmour, nounasexual, adjectiveassimilation, nounatrophy, verbaviary, nounbacteria, nounbacteriology, nounbarnacle, nounbile, nounbinocular vision, nounbio-, prefixbiochemistry, nounbiodegradable, adjectivebiodiversity, nounbiohazard, nounbiological, adjectivebiological clock, nounbiology, nounbiomass, nounbiome, nounbiosphere, nounblind, nounbrain, nounbreathe, verbbreed, verbbreed, nounbreeding, nounbristle, nounbulb, nouncapsule, nouncarbohydrate, nouncarbon dioxide, nouncarnivore, nouncell, nouncellular, adjectivecellulose, nouncentral nervous system, nouncervical, adjectivecholesterol, nounchromosome, nouncirculation, nouncirculatory, adjectiveclass, nounclone, nouncold-blooded, adjectiveconceive, verbconch, nounconnective 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adjectiveflora, nounfoetal, adjectivefoetus, nounfoliage, nounfossil, nounfreak, nounfreshwater, adjectivefructose, noungamete, nounganglion, noungene, noungene pool, noungenera, genetic, adjectivegenetic code, noungenetic engineering, noungenetic fingerprinting, noungenetics, noungenome, noungenus, noungestation, noungland, nounglandular, adjectiveglucose, noungluten, noungonad, noungrass snake, noungrow, verbgrowth, nounhabitat, nounhaemoglobin, nounhearing, nounheart, nounhemisphere, nounherbivore, nounhereditary, adjectiveheredity, nounhermaphrodite, nounhibernate, verbhistamine, nounhoming, adjectivehormone, nounhost, nounimpregnate, verbimpulse, nounincubate, verbindigenous, adjectiveinfected, adjectiveinfertile, adjectiveinfest, verbingest, verbinhale, verbinseminate, verbinsensate, adjectiveinsulin, nounintegument, nounintercourse, nouninterferon, nounintestine, nouninvertebrate, nouninvoluntary, adjectiveiris, nounjaw, nounjelly, nounkidney, nounkrill, nounlactate, verblactation, nounlactic acid, nounleech, nounleg, nounlesser, adjectivelichen, nounlife, nounlife cycle, nounlife form, nounligament, nounlimb, nounlimpet, nounlipid, nounliver, nounliving fossil, nounlocomotion, nounlymph, nounlymph node, nounmale, adjectivemale, nounmammal, nounmandible, nounmate, nounmate, verbmembrane, nounmetabolism, nounmetabolize, verbmetamorphosis, nounmicrobe, nounmicrobiology, nounmicroorganism, nounmicroscopic, adjectivemigrate, verbmigratory, adjectivemiscarriage, nounmolar, nounmorphology, nounmotor, adjectivemould, nounmouth, nounmucous membrane, nounmucus, nounmulticellular, adjectivemuscle, nounmuscular, adjectivemutant, nounmutate, verbmutation, nounnatural history, nounnatural selection, nounnature, nounneck, nounnectar, nounnerve, nounnervous, adjectivenervous system, nounneural, adjectiveneuro-, prefixneurology, nounnode, nounnose, nounnostril, nounnucleic acid, nounnucleus, nounnutrient, nounnutriment, nounoesophagus, nounoestrogen, nounolfactory, adjectiveoptic, adjectiveorgan, nounorganic, adjectiveorganic chemistry, nounorganism, nounorifice, nounossify, verbosteo-, prefixoutgrowth, nounova, ovary, nounoverwinter, verboviduct, nounoviparous, adjectiveovulate, verbovum, nounparasite, nounpathogen, nounpedigree, nounpelvic, adjectivepelvis, nounpenile, adjectivepenis, nounpepsin, nounperiod, nounperspiration, nounperspire, verbphotosynthesis, nounphylum, nounpigment, nounpigmentation, nounplankton, nounplasma, nounpollinate, verbpostnatal, adjectivepregnancy, nounpregnant, adjectivepremature, adjectiveprenatal, adjectiveproduct, nounproliferation, nounpropagate, verbprotein, nounprotoplasm, nounprotozoan, nounpuberty, nounpulmonary, adjectivepulp, nounpulsation, nounputrefy, verbputrid, adjectivered blood cell, nounregurgitate, verbrenal, adjectivereproduce, verbreproduction, nounreproductive, adjectiverespiration, nounrespiratory, adjectiverespire, verbretina, nounroot, nounrot, verbrot, nounruff, nounsac, nounsaliva, nounsalivary gland, nounsalivate, verbsaltwater, adjectivescale, nounscallop, nounscaly, adjectivesebaceous, adjectivesecrete, verbsecretion, nounsemen, nounsense organ, nounsensory, adjectiveserum, nounsex, nounsex, verbsexless, adjectivesexual intercourse, nounsheath, nounshell, nounsibling, nounskeletal, adjectiveskeleton, nounskin, nounskull, nounspasm, nounspasmodic, adjectivespecies, nounspecimen, nounsperm, nounspiderweb, nounspinal cord, nounspine, nounspineless, adjectivestarch, nounstem cell, nounstimulate, verbstimulus, nounstrain, nounsubject, nounsubspecies, nounsucker, nounsucrose, nounsweat, verbsweat, nounsweat gland, nounsymbiosis, nounsystemic, adjectivetail, nountaxonomy, nounteeth, testosterone, nountest-tube baby, nountissue, nountrachea, nountube, noununicellular, adjectiveurethra, nounuric, adjectiveurinate, verburine, nounvariety, nounvector, nounvein, nounvenom, nounvenomous, adjectiveventricle, nounvertebra, nounvertebrate, nounvivisection, nounwarm-blooded, adjectivewean, verbwildlife, nounwindpipe, nounyolk, noun Collocations COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRYverbs► discuss/talk about a subject · Have you discussed the subject with your husband? ► change the subject (=start talking about something different)· She tried to change the subject. ► mention a subject · The subject was not mentioned again. ► deal with/cover a subject (=speak or write about it)· The subject is dealt with in great detail in his previous book. ► touch on a subject (=say or write a little about it)· In his speech, he touched on the subject of death. ► bring up/raise a subject (=deliberately start talking about it)· You brought the subject up, not me. ► get onto a subject (=happen to start talking about it)· We somehow got onto the subject of detective stories. ► broach a subject (=start talking about a sensitive subject)· She hesitated, wondering exactly how to broach the subject of their sleeping arrangements. ► get back to a subject · Somehow I just knew in the end we would get back to the subject of money. ► drop a subject (=stop talking about it)· To her relief, Julius dropped the subject. ► avoid/keep off/stay off a subject (=not talk about it)· I knew he was trying to avoid the subject of drugs.· She hoped that Anna would keep off the subject of Luke for the next few hours. ► get somebody off a subject (=make them talk about something else)· It was difficult to get him off the subject of cars. ► a subject comes up (=people start talking about it)· The subject of payment never came up. adjectives► an interesting/fascinating subject · Fame is a fascinating subject. ► a difficult/complex subject (=very complicated)· Immigration is a complex subject. ► a controversial subject · The content of the curriculum has become a controversial subject. ► a sensitive/touchy subject (=one that people may get upset about)· Steer clear of complicated issues or sensitive subjects. ► a delicate subject (=one that may be embarrassing)· She carefully avoided discussing the delicate subject of money. ► a taboo subject (=one that it is not acceptable to mention)· For them, death was not a taboo subject. phrases► a subject of/for discussion · TV is a favourite subject for discussion. ► a subject of conversation · She searched for a new subject of conversation. ► a subject of/for debate (=a subject people discuss and disagree about)· The reason for the increased risk of cancer is still a subject of debate. ► a subject of controversy (=a subject people disagree about strongly)· Nuclear power is still the subject of considerable controversy. ► a subject area (=a group of related subjects)· He has written a lot in this subject area. COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES► an academic subject · Children who are not good at academic subjects may excel in music or sport. ► be subject to approval (=be dependent upon someone’s approval before happening)· The merger is subject to approval by shareholders. ► subject to availability  Rooms are offered subject to availability (=only if they are available). ► be subject to a condition (=depend on a particular thing that must be done)· Permission to build on the land will be subject to certain conditions. ► be subject to constraints (=be limited by them)· Teachers are subject to the constraints of the examination system. ► contentious issue/area/subject etc  Animal welfare did not become a contentious issue until the late 1970s. ► a controversial issue/topic/subject · I tried to avoid controversial topics such as politics and religion. ► a matter/subject of controversy · The right age to vote is a matter of controversy. ► be the subject of criticism/be subjected to criticism (=be criticized by people)· The club has been the subject of criticism since last October. ► be an object/a subject of curiosity (=be something or someone that makes people curious)· Anyone new was always the object of our curiosity. ► be the subject of debate (=be something that people discuss)· Teaching methods have long been the subject of debate. ► discuss the question/subject · We’d never discussed the question of having children. ► drop a subject (=stop studying it at school or university)· Students may choose to drop a subject in their second year. ► emotive issue/subject/word etc  Child abuse is an emotive subject. ► be the subject of gossip (=be talked about)· His close friendship with Carol was the subject of gossip. ► a king’s subjects (=the people he rules)· The new laws were very unpopular with the king’s subjects. ► know your job/subject/stuff (=be good at and know all you should about a job or subject) ► be the subject of legend (also be the stuff of legend) (=have stories told about them)· The island has long been the subject of legend. ► be subject to negotiation (=be something that must be discussed)· The pay is subject to negotiation. ► subject somebody to an ordeal (=make someone suffer something very painful or frightening)· Simon Collier was subjected to a horrifying ordeal at gunpoint. ► be subject to review formal (=may be reviewed or changed)· These prices are subject to review. ► be subjected to scrutiny (=be examined)· Each proposal was subjected to careful scrutiny. ► be the subject of scrutiny (=be examined)· The way in which the courts handle such claims has been the subject of close scrutiny. ► be subject to scrutiny (=be able to be examined)· All the accounts are subject to scrutiny by auditors. ► be the subject of speculation (=be thought and guessed about)· His role in the affair has been the subject of speculation in the press. ► taboo subject  Rape is a taboo subject. ► topical subject/issue/theme etc  a new TV comedy dealing with topical issues ► a verb agrees with the subject · In Arabic, all verbs agree with their subjects in gender and number. ► the subject of a verb (=a noun, pronoun etc that performs the action of the verb or about which something is stated)· In the sentence 'I like pizza.', "I" is the subject of the verb. ► warm to a theme/subject/topic etc  The more she spoke, the more she warmed to her subject. COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADJECTIVE► different · Tony himself suggested attending at different times each week in order to familiarize himself with different subject areas of the curriculum.· Now, she had seven different subjects every day with different teachers, but there was very little interaction.· Values in patients taking NSAIDs who were colonised were not different from control subjects.· Further comments on attaching priorities to different subjects and to different levels of material are to be found in Chapter 3.· The resultant article adopted a slightly different base subject, that of Morrissey's neurosis.· A means of measuring the differing costs inherent in different subjects, such as classroom-based and workshop-based subjects. 4.· On close investigation, we often find a surprising number of elements in different subject courses that interrelate.· Education thrives through enjoyment of the different subjects. ► normal · The normal subject displayed only short bursts of reflux with a maximum duration of four minutes.· About 80 percent of normal subjects make this error.· In this study, we found platelet activating factor in four of 13 normal subjects.· This meal was designed to include many reflux provoking foods to maximise postprandial reflux in normal subjects.· Giant rectal contractions were never seen in normal subjects.· Recent studies with ambulatory pressure monitoring systems indicate that an appreciable number of non-peristaltic contractions are commonly found in apparently normal subjects.· In normal subjects in the fasted state segmenting pressure activity is low and little transit of marker is seen.· Is this not proof that the pain felt by normal subjects mirrors the nature, intensity and location of tissue damage? ► particular · Their degree is evidence of their academic ability in a particular subject area.· Nor is the right to study any particular subject or any foreign language.· I would like to be well versed on a particular subject at work and sought out for my advice 19.· To examine the reasons for studying a particular subject. 2.· Three other psychologists gave me their thoughts on particular subjects, which in every case helped to form my own.· My own particular academic subject is geography.· One is able to influence others because one is perceived to know more about a particular subject than anyone else. NOUN► area · These superfields are in turn subdivided into smaller subject areas, which are referred to as subdomains.· I would suggest that ten or twenty questions would be satisfactory to cover the subject area framed by the major research question.· A choice of optional units is also available from other relevant subject areas.· I was a quick study, learning my way around new subject areas fast.· Their degree is evidence of their academic ability in a particular subject area.· The subject area in which affirmative sociology gets its greatest challenge may be that of social class.· It represents, according to my knowledge, the most up-to-date and comprehensive book in this rapidly growing subject area.· The Gopher program lists different host computers and the subject areas of information they contain. ► control · The control subjects did not receive either placebo or loperamide oxide tablets but underwent an identical series of measurements on one occasion.· The relatively small difference in median age between the patients and the control subjects is unlikely to be important.· The difference between mean rates of secretion of acid and pepsin in control subjects and patients with duodenal ulcer is about 190%.· It is possible that the younger control subjects with a high LI% may develop an adenomatous polyp as an ageing phenomenon.· The mean total cholesterol concentration among women with polyps was significantly higher than that of control subjects.· Biopsy specimens from control subjects and patients with ulcerative colitis were studied.· Fundic argyrophil cell densities in patients with Zollinger-Ellison sydrome were compared with previously published values in 10 healthy control subjects.· The control subjects had received neither aspirin nor NSAIDs in the three months before study. ► core · The last two subjects are what they call core subjects which you have to take.· The six core subjects are: Constitutional and Administrative Law. ► matter · The novelty of new subject matter and of the distinctive methods of foreign-language presentation awakens the student's curiosity or exploratory drive.· A second criticism is the assertion that it is impossible to develop a science of politics because of the subject matter.· He is all too aware of his own behavior as part of his subject matter.· They are seeing that all the subject matters work together.· My other problem, Holmes, is that the subject matter can really be a little dry.· They are distinguished not only by their formal skill and wide-ranging subject matters, but by their hairless, unshowy prose.· Here we see that same attention to detail, physical presence and construction focused on much more accessible subject matter. ► school · Much lower down were the traditional school subjects of reading, writing and computation.· It is regarded as an area of concern, rather than a school subject.· Since archaeology is scarcely ever available as a school subject, the teaching at university begins from basics.· Lesson poems Thinking about the poems Write about your thoughts and feelings about a school subject.· I probably know more about the conventional school subjects than most people of my age.· By now, John had developed several artistic interests which competed with school subjects for his time and attention.· There appears to be no syllabus, no timetable, no formal division of work into school subjects, no specific playtimes.· Since that date certain material implications have followed for those subgroups and school subjects promoting or representing the academic tradition. VERB► broach · But what was still troubling her was the fact that she had still not broached the subject of Janice.· Popular magazines now broach the subject of mental illness, while the government is encouraging research into mental health.· It was half a year, he thought, since she had last broached the subject of his bachelor status.· I never broached the subject with him again.· It was nine o'clock and they had been driven in by the mosquitoes before he broached the subject of the night before.· Now, popular magazines regularly broach the subject.· It had been Adam, too, who had broached the subject of a new computer programming system for the business.· When, two months later, Father van Exem broached the subject, the Archbishop was actually quite upset about the idea. ► change · I'd only mentioned sheep in a half-hearted attempt to change the subject of conversation.· They changed the subject by noting their prosecution of some highly publicized cases against the Klan and other white supremacist organizations.· He should have finished at university long ago, but he kept taking extra courses, changing subjects and things.· He would smile, and change the subject.· Like Mondale, he had to take a risk to change the subject and refocus attention.· But Derek had thought of another anecdote, changing the subject at once.· She got sort of white-faced, then pulled herself together and changed the subject. ► raise · Jean-Claude raised the subject of a piano again.· He seemed loath to raise the subject and I did not see why I should do so.· Voice over Parents think the cards are a good way to raise the subject of safety.· Should staff raise the subject with all patients?· He raises a subject that he has discussed with me.· She did not raise the subject again.· He often raises that subject, and we understand his desperation about what will happen to his seat at the next election.· He had not raised the subject. ► study · There were also sharp drops in the numbers wanting to study engineering subjects and pharmacy.· Nor is the right to study any particular subject or any foreign language.· University offers a unique opportunity to study subjects not offered at school as well as those of which applicants may have some experience.· Their list looks remarkably like those of researchers who have studied this subject.· But it too uses passive tests most frequently when it is studying female subjects.· U., studying some arcane subject that turned out to be completely irrelevant.· The student is therefore likely to study four different subjects in these two years, in up to four departments.· I asked some human beings, people who had studied the subject for years, and they did not know. ► teach · The amendment required that all teachers be certified to teach the subjects to which they were assigned.· And as you teach all subjects in the Junior School, you will be able to let Art enliven all your work.· It is often said that good teachers do not teach subject matter, they teach who they are.· Social sciences are poised for a revival in schools but will there be enough qualified staff to teach the subjects?· This plot construction is unnecessary; why not just teach the subject at hand?· Choice One of the crucial decisions, now, is whether to teach a subject discretely, or to integrate.· It would use new methods to teach traditional academic subjects and equip young people with technical skills. Phrases PHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES► broach the subject/question/matter etc But what was still troubling her was the fact that she had still not broached the subject of Janice. He broached the matter carefully while Marshall put a match to some logs in the grate. I never broached the subject with him again. It was half a year, he thought, since she had last broached the subject of his bachelor status. It was nine o'clock and they had been driven in by the mosquitoes before he broached the subject of the night before. Now, popular magazines regularly broach the subject. Popular magazines now broach the subject of mental illness, while the government is encouraging research into mental health. When, two months later, Father van Exem broached the subject, the Archbishop was actually quite upset about the idea. ► subject to contract► core curriculum/subjects/skills etc And it was certainly an improvement on my thoughts about the core curriculum. Every student must pass through an extensive core curriculum, including courses such as World Humanities 101. In designing the programme, we have tried to emphasise the vocational aspects of the core skills modules wherever possible. In schools that expect all students to take a core curriculum, students achieve more. In the school system, aspects of core skills were present in the Munn curriculum, introduced in the late 1970s. Once in the classroom the teacher is restricted by the core curriculum and general workload and lack of equipment. This could be construed as a tailor-made curriculum, which can not be developed into a generic or core curriculum. ► exhaust a subject/topic etc► keep to the point/subject etc Come straight to the point and keep to the point are the golden rules of letter writing. De Quincey was no master of keeping to the point. Nothing is more irritating than people who do not keep to the point and talk for too long. ► pet project/theory/subject Both grants represented pet projects of two council subcommittee members. Different chemists prefer different pet theories, and there is no shortage of theories. Even as the trajectory of his thought kept rising in the early seventies, the clock was ticking on his pet project. Even those Hippocratic treatises which inveigh against Presocratic dogmatism are themselves just as dogmatic where their own pet theories are concerned. His pet project is a biotechnology institute in which state funding will be matched by contributions from the Schering drug company. Monitoring the telephone conversations of the Kremlin hierarchy had become one of his pet projects over the last few years. No organization likes being told that it has got to hold back its expansion or abandon some pet project. The proposals are seen as a pet project of the right wing of the Conservative Party and Conservative students' groups. ► sore point/spot/subject (with somebody) And now she had pierced her again in this sore spot. Finally, there are plans to provide custodians a sore point to enable the churches to open for two hours a day. Graduate entry with resultant opportunities for promotion was then - as now - an especially sore point. It is still a sore point with both grandparents that neither Alice nor Henry have been baptized. The potential restriction of physician income is a major sore point. This is a sore spot with me. Tom gently washed Willie's body again and smoothed witch-hazel on to the sore spots. ► stick to the point/subject/facts "Please stick to the facts," said the judge. But caution is required where miracles come into play; let us stick to the facts. Try to stick to the subject of the row rather than bringing up 25 years' worth of misdemeanours. ► touchy subject/question etc He also knew the answers to some touchy questions. Morris's lasting influence is a touchy subject at the White House. You know money is a touchy subject with me. 1thing talked about the thing you are talking about or considering in a conversation, discussion, book, film etc:  Paul has strong opinions on most subjects. The subjects covered in this chapter are exercise and nutrition.subject of Truffaut’s childhood memories were the subject of his first film. While we’re on the subject of money, do you have the $10 you owe me? ► Don’t say ‘the subject is about ... ’: The subject of the poem is war. | The poem is about war. → subject matter2at school an area of knowledge that you study at a school or university:  My favorite subject is math.3in art the thing or person that you show when you paint a picture, take a photograph etc:  Monet loved to use gardens as his subjects.4in a test a person or animal that is used in a test or experiment:  The subjects of this experiment were all men aged 18–35.5grammar a noun, noun phrase, or pronoun that usually comes before a main verb and represents the person or thing that performs the action of the verb, or about which something is stated, for example ‘she’ in ‘She hit John’ or ‘elephants’ in ‘Elephants are big’ → object1(6)6citizen formal someone who was born in a country that has a king or queen, or someone who has a right to live there:  a British subject → citizen(2), national2COLLOCATIONSverbsdiscuss/talk about a subject· Have you discussed the subject with your husband?change the subject (=start talking about something different)· She tried to change the subject.mention a subject· The subject was not mentioned again.deal with/cover a subject (=speak or write about it)· The subject is dealt with in great detail in his previous book.touch on a subject (=say or write a little about it)· In his speech, he touched on the subject of death.bring up/raise a subject (=deliberately start talking about it)· You brought the subject up, not me.get onto a subject (=happen to start talking about it)· We somehow got onto the subject of detective stories.broach a subject (=start talking about a sensitive subject)· She hesitated, wondering exactly how to broach the subject of their sleeping arrangements.get back to a subject· Somehow I just knew in the end we would get back to the subject of money.drop a subject (=stop talking about it)· To her relief, Julius dropped the subject.avoid/keep off/stay off a subject (=not talk about it)· I knew he was trying to avoid the subject of drugs.· She hoped that Anna would keep off the subject of Luke for the next few hours.get somebody off a subject (=make them talk about something else)· It was difficult to get him off the subject of cars.a subject comes up (=people start talking about it)· The subject of payment never came up.adjectivesan interesting/fascinating subject· Fame is a fascinating subject.a difficult/complex subject (=very complicated)· Immigration is a complex subject.a controversial subject· The content of the curriculum has become a controversial subject.a sensitive/touchy subject (=one that people may get upset about)· Steer clear of complicated issues or sensitive subjects.a delicate subject (=one that may be embarrassing)· She carefully avoided discussing the delicate subject of money.a taboo subject (=one that it is not acceptable to mention)· For them, death was not a taboo subject.phrasesa subject of/for discussion· TV is a favourite subject for discussion.a subject of conversation· She searched for a new subject of conversation.a subject of/for debate (=a subject people discuss and disagree about)· The reason for the increased risk of cancer is still a subject of debate.a subject of controversy (=a subject people disagree about strongly)· Nuclear power is still the subject of considerable controversy.a subject area (=a group of related subjects)· He has written a lot in this subject area. subject1 nounsubject2 adjectivesubject3 verb subjectsubject2 ●○○ adjective Examples EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS Marx maintained that in all class societies, the ruling class exploits and oppresses the subject class. word sets WORD SETS► Government absolutism, nounadministration, nounagency, nounagent, nounagent provocateur, nounalderman, nounally, nounassembly, nounautarchy, nounautocracy, nounautocrat, nounautonomous, adjectiveautonomy, nounban, nounbaron, nounbig government, nounbilateral, adjectivebody politic, nounbudget, nounbureau, nounbureaucracy, nouncabinet, nouncaliphate, nouncanton, nouncanvass, verbcapital, nouncapitalist, nounCapitol Hill, nounCBE, nouncede, verbcentral, adjectivecentral government, nouncentralism, nouncentralize, verbchancellery, nounchancery, nouncharter, nouncharter, verbchief, nounCIA, the, city hall, nouncity-state, nounclient state, nounCo., coalition, nouncold war, nouncolonial, adjectivecolonial, nouncolonialism, nouncolonize, verbcolony, nouncommissioner, nouncommune, nounconsort, nounconstitution, nounconstitutional, adjectiveconstitutionality, nounconvention, nouncoronation, nouncount, nouncounterintelligence, nouncountess, nouncounty, nouncounty council, noundecolonize, verbdemocracy, noundemocratic, adjectivedependency, noundespotism, noundétente, noundethrone, verbdevolution, noundictatorial, adjectivedictatorship, noundiplomacy, noundiplomatic immunity, noundirective, noundisinformation, noundispatch, noundispensation, noundissent, verbdistrict council, noundocumentation, nounDOD, dominion, nounDowning Street, noundynasty, nounearl, nounearldom, nounempire, nounEuro, adjectiveEurope, nounexecutive, nounexecutive privilege, nounfall, verbfall, nounfederalism, nounfeudal, adjectivefeudalism, nounfeudalistic, adjectivegazette, nounhead of state, nounhigh commission, nounimperial, adjectiveindependence, nounindependent, adjectiveinfrastructure, nouninstigate, verbinsurgent, nouninsurrection, nounintelligence, nouninternal, adjectivejunket, nounjunta, nounkingdom, nounkingship, nounkitchen cabinet, nounland office, nounland registry, nounlegation, nounlegislature, nounlicensed, adjectivelocal authority, nounlocal government, nounmaharajah, nounmaharani, nounmandate, nounmandated, adjectivemartial law, nounMBE, nounmeasure, nounmidterm, nounministry, nounminority government, nounmisrule, nounmonarchy, nounmonolith, nounmonolithic, adjectivemoratorium, nounmouthpiece, nounmove, verbmover, nounmunicipal, adjectivemunicipality, nounNASA, nounnational, adjectivenational debt, nounNational Health Service, the, nationalize, verbnational monument, nounnation state, nounNATO, nounneocolonialism, nounneutral, adjectiveneutral, nounneutralize, verbnon-aligned, adjectivenon-intervention, nounnon-proliferation, noun-ocracy, suffix-ocrat, suffixofficiate, verboligarchy, nounoperational, adjectiveoperative, nounoverthrow, verboverthrow, nounoverturn, verbpacify, verbpact, nounpalatinate, nounpardon, nounparish, nounpartition, nounpass, verbpeer, nounpeer, verbpeerage, nounpeeress, nounpermit, nounplenary, adjectiveplutocracy, nounpolice state, nounpolitburo, nounpolitical science, nounpolity, nounpork, nounpork barrel, nounportfolio, nounpossession, nounprecinct, nounprefecture, nounpremiership, nounpresidium, nounprotectorate, nounpublic, adjectivepublic service, nounquota, nounR, ratify, verbrealm, nounrecall, nounrecognition, nounrecognize, verbregency, nounregent, nounregime, nounregister, nounregulation, nounrelease, nounrepeal, verbrepresentative, nounrepressive, adjectiverepublic, nounrepublican, adjectiverescind, verbreunify, verbrevoke, verbrising, nounroyalist, nounruling, adjectivesanction, nounseat, nounsecret agent, nounsecurity service, nounself-governing, adjectiveself-rule, nounsheikh, nounshire, nounsocial democracy, nounsocialist, adjectivesocial service, nounsovereign, adjectivesovereignty, nounspin doctor, nounstaff, nounstate, nounstatehood, nounStatehouse, nounstate line, nounstate of emergency, nounstatewide, adjectivesubject, adjectivesubject, verbsultanate, nounsummit, nounsuperpower, nounsuppress, verbsupranational, adjectivesurgery, nounsuzerainty, nountechnocracy, nounterritory, nounthrone, nountopple, verbtotalitarian, adjectivetown planning, nountownship, nountransit visa, nountreaty, nountribalism, nountripartite, adjectivetrusteeship, nountsarism, nountyrant, nountzarism, noununconstitutional, adjectiveunification, noununify, verbunilateral, adjectiveunion, nounUnion Jack, nounvassal, nounVIP, nounviscount, nounviscountess, nounwelfare state, nounWhitehall, noun Collocations COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY► subject to change  Prices are subject to change. COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES► an academic subject · Children who are not good at academic subjects may excel in music or sport. ► be subject to approval (=be dependent upon someone’s approval before happening)· The merger is subject to approval by shareholders. ► subject to availability  Rooms are offered subject to availability (=only if they are available). ► be subject to a condition (=depend on a particular thing that must be done)· Permission to build on the land will be subject to certain conditions. ► be subject to constraints (=be limited by them)· Teachers are subject to the constraints of the examination system. ► contentious issue/area/subject etc  Animal welfare did not become a contentious issue until the late 1970s. ► a controversial issue/topic/subject · I tried to avoid controversial topics such as politics and religion. ► a matter/subject of controversy · The right age to vote is a matter of controversy. ► be the subject of criticism/be subjected to criticism (=be criticized by people)· The club has been the subject of criticism since last October. ► be an object/a subject of curiosity (=be something or someone that makes people curious)· Anyone new was always the object of our curiosity. ► be the subject of debate (=be something that people discuss)· Teaching methods have long been the subject of debate. ► discuss the question/subject · We’d never discussed the question of having children. ► drop a subject (=stop studying it at school or university)· Students may choose to drop a subject in their second year. ► emotive issue/subject/word etc  Child abuse is an emotive subject. ► be the subject of gossip (=be talked about)· His close friendship with Carol was the subject of gossip. ► a king’s subjects (=the people he rules)· The new laws were very unpopular with the king’s subjects. ► know your job/subject/stuff (=be good at and know all you should about a job or subject) ► be the subject of legend (also be the stuff of legend) (=have stories told about them)· The island has long been the subject of legend. ► be subject to negotiation (=be something that must be discussed)· The pay is subject to negotiation. ► subject somebody to an ordeal (=make someone suffer something very painful or frightening)· Simon Collier was subjected to a horrifying ordeal at gunpoint. ► be subject to review formal (=may be reviewed or changed)· These prices are subject to review. ► be subjected to scrutiny (=be examined)· Each proposal was subjected to careful scrutiny. ► be the subject of scrutiny (=be examined)· The way in which the courts handle such claims has been the subject of close scrutiny. ► be subject to scrutiny (=be able to be examined)· All the accounts are subject to scrutiny by auditors. ► be the subject of speculation (=be thought and guessed about)· His role in the affair has been the subject of speculation in the press. ► taboo subject  Rape is a taboo subject. ► topical subject/issue/theme etc  a new TV comedy dealing with topical issues ► a verb agrees with the subject · In Arabic, all verbs agree with their subjects in gender and number. ► the subject of a verb (=a noun, pronoun etc that performs the action of the verb or about which something is stated)· In the sentence 'I like pizza.', "I" is the subject of the verb. ► warm to a theme/subject/topic etc  The more she spoke, the more she warmed to her subject. COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSNOUN► peoples · The awakening of national consciousness amongst the subject peoples was a major factor in undermining the power of the sultans. Phrases PHRASES FROM THE ENTRY► be subject to something And even these categories are subject to quotas and waiting periods. Both figures are subject to the usual caveats about margins of error. But there's a price-his finances are subject to strict oversight by Washington University. For at least a month before Christmas we were subjected to an endless barrage of ads for fattening festive foods. On these pretexts they were subjected to recurring cycles of violence, mass expulsion, and mass murder. Proprietorships are subject to sudden and unpredictable demise, but, legally at least, corporations are immortal. The sale, which is subject to financing and regulatory approval, is expected to close in June 1996. ► be subject to a rule/law/penalty/tax etcPHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES► broach the subject/question/matter etc But what was still troubling her was the fact that she had still not broached the subject of Janice. He broached the matter carefully while Marshall put a match to some logs in the grate. I never broached the subject with him again. It was half a year, he thought, since she had last broached the subject of his bachelor status. It was nine o'clock and they had been driven in by the mosquitoes before he broached the subject of the night before. Now, popular magazines regularly broach the subject. Popular magazines now broach the subject of mental illness, while the government is encouraging research into mental health. When, two months later, Father van Exem broached the subject, the Archbishop was actually quite upset about the idea. ► subject to contract► core curriculum/subjects/skills etc And it was certainly an improvement on my thoughts about the core curriculum. Every student must pass through an extensive core curriculum, including courses such as World Humanities 101. In designing the programme, we have tried to emphasise the vocational aspects of the core skills modules wherever possible. In schools that expect all students to take a core curriculum, students achieve more. In the school system, aspects of core skills were present in the Munn curriculum, introduced in the late 1970s. Once in the classroom the teacher is restricted by the core curriculum and general workload and lack of equipment. This could be construed as a tailor-made curriculum, which can not be developed into a generic or core curriculum. ► exhaust a subject/topic etc► keep to the point/subject etc Come straight to the point and keep to the point are the golden rules of letter writing. De Quincey was no master of keeping to the point. Nothing is more irritating than people who do not keep to the point and talk for too long. ► pet project/theory/subject Both grants represented pet projects of two council subcommittee members. Different chemists prefer different pet theories, and there is no shortage of theories. Even as the trajectory of his thought kept rising in the early seventies, the clock was ticking on his pet project. Even those Hippocratic treatises which inveigh against Presocratic dogmatism are themselves just as dogmatic where their own pet theories are concerned. His pet project is a biotechnology institute in which state funding will be matched by contributions from the Schering drug company. Monitoring the telephone conversations of the Kremlin hierarchy had become one of his pet projects over the last few years. No organization likes being told that it has got to hold back its expansion or abandon some pet project. The proposals are seen as a pet project of the right wing of the Conservative Party and Conservative students' groups. ► sore point/spot/subject (with somebody) And now she had pierced her again in this sore spot. Finally, there are plans to provide custodians a sore point to enable the churches to open for two hours a day. Graduate entry with resultant opportunities for promotion was then - as now - an especially sore point. It is still a sore point with both grandparents that neither Alice nor Henry have been baptized. The potential restriction of physician income is a major sore point. This is a sore spot with me. Tom gently washed Willie's body again and smoothed witch-hazel on to the sore spots. ► stick to the point/subject/facts "Please stick to the facts," said the judge. But caution is required where miracles come into play; let us stick to the facts. Try to stick to the subject of the row rather than bringing up 25 years' worth of misdemeanours. ► touchy subject/question etc He also knew the answers to some touchy questions. Morris's lasting influence is a touchy subject at the White House. You know money is a touchy subject with me. 1 be subject to something a)if someone or something is subject to something, especially something bad, it is possible or likely that they will be affected by it:  All flights are subject to delay. Prices are subject to change. b)if something is subject to something such as approval, it depends on that thing happening before it can happen:  The funding is subject to approval by the Board of Education.2be subject to a rule/law/penalty/tax etc if you are subject to a rule, law, penalty etc, you must obey the rule or pay an amount of money:  Violators are subject to a $100 fine.3[only before noun] formal a subject country, state, people etc are strictly governed by another country:  subject peoples subject1 nounsubject2 adjectivesubject3 verb subjectsub‧ject3 /səbˈdʒekt/ ●○○ verb [transitive] Verb Table VERB TABLE subject Simple Form Present I, you, we, they subject he, she, it subjects Past I, you, he, she, it, we, they subjected Present perfect I, you, we, they have subjected he, she, it has subjected Past perfect I, you, he, she, it, we, they had subjected Future I, you, he, she, it, we, they will subject Future perfect I, you, he, she, it, we, they will have subjected Continuous Form Present I am subjecting he, she, it is subjecting you, we, they are subjecting Past I, he, she, it was subjecting you, we, they were subjecting Present perfect I, you, we, they have been subjecting he, she, it has been subjecting Past perfect I, you, he, she, it, we, they had been subjecting Future I, you, he, she, it, we, they will be subjecting Future perfect I, you, he, she, it, we, they will have been subjecting Examples EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS Because they lead somewhat unusual lives, college teachers are often subjected to this type of elaborate caricature. Exhaust gases are then subjected to an air injection which encourages unburnt fuel to ignite in the exhaust manifold. Most authors of political business cycle models subject their models to econometric or other forms of testing. Physiological mechanisms which control the population dynamics are also subject to variation and selection. Responses to natural challenges thus continually free humanity from its environment and at the same time subject it to the resultant solutions. The only sign of this disorder is the splitting of albumin into two distinct bands when serum is subjected to electrophoresis. To what extent are club doctors subject to pressure to agree to players playing while injured? Thesaurus Longman Language Activatorsomething you talk about, write about etc► subject something that is talked about or written about, for example at a meeting, in an article, or in a conversation: · I read a lot of books about astronomy. It's a very interesting subject.· We talked about all sorts of subjects.· Bottle-collecting even has a website devoted to the subject. the subject of crime/politics/animal rights etc (=crime etc as a subject): · Until about 20 years ago, the subject of the environment was hardly discussed.on the subject (of something) (=about a particular subject): · The first book on the subject was published in 1900.· He has very little to say on the subject of the accusations made against him.change the subject (=start talking about something different): · I could see John was embarrassed, so I changed the subject.drop the subject (=to stop talking about something): · This is getting us nowhere. Let's just drop the subject, okay? ► subject matter what is being talked about, or what a film, book, play etc is about: · There has been no attempt to arrange the books according to subject matter.· Sagan published a book relating to the subject matter in his TV show. · 'The People versus Larry Flynt' was given an '18' certificate because it contains adult subject matter. ► topic a subject that people often discuss or write about, in books, newspapers, at school etc: · The rise of Islam is a popular topic these days.· Type the topic into the search field, and let the browser search all relevant sites.· Dole's absence was the topic of radio talk shows. ► thing especially spoken something that people talk about or think about: · The first thing we have to discuss is the price.· The only thing she ever talks about is her boyfriend.· We talked about the old days and other things. ► issue an important subject that people discuss and argue about: · We'll be looking at a broad range of important issues in this chapter.· Genetic manipulation is a fairly topical issue these days.· a book dealing with environmental issuesissue of: · the issue of drugs in sportsmajor/big/key/main issue (=a very important issue): · Global warming and youth crime are the key issues in the election campaign. ► question a difficult subject or problem that has often been discussed but still needs to be solved: · The real question here is how can we integrate asylum seekers into communities.· How can we best help less developed countries? That's the really important question.question of: · In the 1980s the question of whether photography was an art went to court.raise a question (=make people consider a problem): · These operations can save lives, but they raise difficult questions about animal rights. ► matter a subject that people disagree about or are concerned about, and that needs to be considered and discussed in order to deal with it: · The matter is being argued and discussed in families up and down the country.· Foreign affairs were not the only matters we discussed.· This meeting is being held to deal with the serious matter of possible racism in our hiring practices.matter of: · The first item on the agenda today is the matter of public transportation. ► theme an important idea that appears several times in a book, film etc, and slowly influences the way it develops: · One of the themes of the book is the relationship between people and nature.· George Eliot shows real concern for religious and moral themes. · The play's central theme is greed and its corrupting effects. ► business something that needs to be discussed at a business or political meeting: · Right, could we get started please? We've a lot of business to get through this morning. ► any other business British in a meeting, subjects that are not on the list of things to discuss, but that people may want to talk about: · Is there any other business before we close the meeting? a part of a subject that is being discussed or written about► point a fact, suggestion, detail etc that is part of a subject being considered, discussed, or written about: · There are a number of other points to be discussed before we finish.· The final point in the President's speech was the most controversial.· Make a list of the main points in the article.make a point (=get someone to understand your suggestion, argument etc): · Exactly what point are you trying to make, Nick? ► aspect one part of a subject, problem, etc or one particular way of considering the subject: · Women are interested in the car's technological aspects just as much as men are.aspect of: · We're focused on the financial, rather than social, aspects of the problem.· This book deals with the economic, social, and religious aspects of Egyptian society. a subject that you study at school or university► subject one of the things that you study at school or university, for example English, history, or mathematics: · English was my favourite subject at school.· What subjects are you studying? ► major American the main subject that you study at university: · "What was your major?" "Political Science". ► discipline one of the areas of knowledge such as history, chemistry, economics etc that is studied and taught at a university: · The traditional academic disciplines are less popular among students, who now prefer subjects such as business studies.· a new artificial intelligence project involving researchers from a wide range of disciplines ► field an area of knowledge that is studied by scientists or by people studying it at a very high level, for example in a university: · These fields boast among the highest professional wages in the nation.in the/his/her etc field: · Cole is the most noted expert in the field.· Webster is a great success in his chosen field.field of work/study/research etc: · What exactly is your field of study? all of the subjects that you study as part of your work at school or university► course also class American a series of lessons on a subject, often with an examination at the end: · Are you enjoying the course?· a schedule of the classes for the fall semester · The college is offering three basic computer courses this year.course in/on: · She began a 12 week course on modern art.take a course/classalso do a course British: · She's taking a class in art history.· I've decided to do a course in aromatherapy. ► syllabus a plan that states exactly what should be taught to students who are studying a subject, especially a list of what they may be tested on in their examinations: · The summer term was very short and the teacher didn't manage to cover the whole syllabus.· the first-year syllabusbe on the syllabus (=be part of the syllabus): · We have to study algebra -- it's on the syllabus for the course. ► curriculum the range of subjects that has been officially chosen to be taught at a school or at all schools in a country: · Are politicians the best people to be developing the educational curriculum?· changes to the school curriculum· We cover the curriculum by choosing things the kids will be interested in. to talk about the subject you are supposed to be talking about► get/come to the point to start talking about the subject you are supposed to be talking about or really want to talk about, especially after you have been talking about something else: · He chatted abut the weather for a while before coming to the point.· "We know that already," interrupted Steve impatiently. "Get to the point".get/come straight/right to the point (=get immediately to the point): · She came straight to the point. "When do you think you'll be able to pay me back?"· Well, gentlemen, let's get right to the point. ► stick to the point also keep to the point British to continue talking only about the subject you are supposed to be talking about, and not talk about things that are not connected with it: · Can we try, please, to stick to the point - we don't have much time.· Mike seems to be quite incapable of keeping to the point. ► to the point something that someone says or writes that is to the point is only about the subject they are supposed to be talking about, and not about anything else: · The chairman's speech was short and to the point.· Korean newspapers only have four pages, so stories have to be very much to the point. to stop talking about the subject you are supposed to be talking about► get off the subject also go off the subject British · I think we're getting off the subject. Could we get back to the main point, please?· Well, going off the subject a minute, what about that Uri Geller chap? ► digress formal to move away from the main subject that you have been talking or writing about, especially for a short time during a speech or story: · Before we do that, I'd like to digress for a minute and say a word or two about the new books. ► be/get sidetracked if you are talking about something and are sidetracked or get sidetracked , you allow yourself to start talking or thinking about something else, especially something less important: · I was going to ask him, but he got sidetracked by this guy and I never got a chance.· Don't be sidetracked by the way the interviewer asks the questions - just keep making the relevant points. ► stray from if you stray from the subject you are talking about, you start talking about other things instead, for example, because you cannot keep your attention on the main subject: · Promise yourself that you'll try not to stray from the issue at hand.· Well, we've strayed quite a way from space exploration. ► ramble to talk, especially for a long time, moving from one subject to another without any clear order, so that your listener becomes bored or confused: · In his diary, the Unabomber rambled at length about the evils of technology.ramble on (=ramble continuously and in an annoying way): · I sat down and let him ramble on for a few minutes. ► lose your train of thought also lose the thread to become confused about or forget the connection between the things you are saying, especially so that you have to stop talking and think about what you want to say next: · The audience's reaction surprised him, and he lost his train of thought for a moment.· I'm sorry, I seem to have lost my thread.lose the thread of something: · Arthur paused, feeling he was beginning to lose the thread of his argument. ► where was I? spoken say this when you want to continue what you were saying before you were interrupted, but you cannot remember what you were saying: · Thanks for that, Gillian. Now, where was I?· So, where was I? Oh yes, the accession of Henry the Fifth. to suffer► suffer to experience physical or emotional pain when something bad happens to you: · Children always suffer when their parents get divorced.· In all wars, it's innocent civilians who suffer most.· Anne still suffers a lot of pain in her leg.suffer from: · Two hundred million people worldwide suffer from parasitic diseases. ► endure especially written to experience pain or have difficult or unpleasant experiences over a long period - use this especially about people who are brave and patient: · She has endured ten years of painful back operations.· They were lost in the mountains for ten days, enduring hunger, thirst, and intense cold. ► go through to experience a lot of problems in your life over a long period of time: · Peter had lost his job, and the family was going through a very difficult time.· It's good to see Patrick looking so happy now, after all he's gone through in the last few years. ► undergo to experience a very difficult or unpleasant situation that you have no control over and cannot stop: · The hostages were eventually released after undergoing a terrifying ordeal.· He underwent major heart surgery last year.· At that time she was undergoing tremendous emotional problems following the breakup of her marriage. ► be subjected to to be forced to experience something very unpleasant, such as unfair or violent treatment, especially over a long time: · Black people in the area are claiming they have been subjected to repeated racial attacks from police officers.· The charity helps children who have been subjected to domestic violence and sexual abuse. ► be in the grip of to be experiencing an extremely unpleasant or serious situation that you have no control over and cannot stop: · The Sudan was in the grip of its worst famine for 20 years.· Much of Europe was in the grip of postwar recession. ► be in the throes of to be experiencing a difficult or unpleasant situation, especially one that continues a long time: · Kramer was in the throes of clinical depression and left the band for a while.· In the throes of the Great Depression, Franklin Roosevelt developed the economic plan called 'The New Deal'. WORD SETS► Government absolutism, nounadministration, nounagency, nounagent, nounagent provocateur, nounalderman, nounally, nounassembly, nounautarchy, nounautocracy, nounautocrat, nounautonomous, adjectiveautonomy, nounban, nounbaron, nounbig government, nounbilateral, adjectivebody politic, nounbudget, nounbureau, nounbureaucracy, nouncabinet, nouncaliphate, nouncanton, nouncanvass, verbcapital, nouncapitalist, nounCapitol Hill, nounCBE, nouncede, verbcentral, adjectivecentral government, nouncentralism, nouncentralize, verbchancellery, nounchancery, nouncharter, nouncharter, verbchief, nounCIA, the, city hall, nouncity-state, nounclient state, nounCo., coalition, nouncold war, nouncolonial, adjectivecolonial, nouncolonialism, nouncolonize, verbcolony, nouncommissioner, nouncommune, nounconsort, nounconstitution, nounconstitutional, adjectiveconstitutionality, nounconvention, nouncoronation, nouncount, nouncounterintelligence, nouncountess, nouncounty, nouncounty council, noundecolonize, verbdemocracy, noundemocratic, adjectivedependency, noundespotism, noundétente, noundethrone, verbdevolution, noundictatorial, adjectivedictatorship, noundiplomacy, noundiplomatic immunity, noundirective, noundisinformation, noundispatch, noundispensation, noundissent, verbdistrict council, noundocumentation, nounDOD, dominion, nounDowning Street, noundynasty, nounearl, nounearldom, nounempire, nounEuro, adjectiveEurope, nounexecutive, nounexecutive privilege, nounfall, verbfall, nounfederalism, nounfeudal, adjectivefeudalism, nounfeudalistic, adjectivegazette, nounhead of state, nounhigh commission, nounimperial, adjectiveindependence, nounindependent, adjectiveinfrastructure, nouninstigate, verbinsurgent, nouninsurrection, nounintelligence, nouninternal, adjectivejunket, nounjunta, nounkingdom, nounkingship, nounkitchen cabinet, nounland office, nounland registry, nounlegation, nounlegislature, nounlicensed, adjectivelocal authority, nounlocal government, nounmaharajah, nounmaharani, nounmandate, nounmandated, adjectivemartial law, nounMBE, nounmeasure, nounmidterm, nounministry, nounminority government, nounmisrule, nounmonarchy, nounmonolith, nounmonolithic, adjectivemoratorium, nounmouthpiece, nounmove, verbmover, nounmunicipal, adjectivemunicipality, nounNASA, nounnational, adjectivenational debt, nounNational Health Service, the, nationalize, verbnational monument, nounnation state, nounNATO, nounneocolonialism, nounneutral, adjectiveneutral, nounneutralize, verbnon-aligned, adjectivenon-intervention, nounnon-proliferation, noun-ocracy, suffix-ocrat, suffixofficiate, verboligarchy, nounoperational, adjectiveoperative, nounoverthrow, verboverthrow, nounoverturn, verbpacify, verbpact, nounpalatinate, nounpardon, nounparish, nounpartition, nounpass, verbpeer, nounpeer, verbpeerage, nounpeeress, nounpermit, nounplenary, adjectiveplutocracy, nounpolice state, nounpolitburo, nounpolitical science, nounpolity, nounpork, nounpork barrel, nounportfolio, nounpossession, nounprecinct, nounprefecture, nounpremiership, nounpresidium, nounprotectorate, nounpublic, adjectivepublic service, nounquota, nounR, ratify, verbrealm, nounrecall, nounrecognition, nounrecognize, verbregency, nounregent, nounregime, nounregister, nounregulation, nounrelease, nounrepeal, verbrepresentative, nounrepressive, adjectiverepublic, nounrepublican, adjectiverescind, verbreunify, verbrevoke, verbrising, nounroyalist, nounruling, adjectivesanction, nounseat, nounsecret agent, nounsecurity service, nounself-governing, adjectiveself-rule, nounsheikh, nounshire, nounsocial democracy, nounsocialist, adjectivesocial service, nounsovereign, adjectivesovereignty, nounspin doctor, nounstaff, nounstate, nounstatehood, nounStatehouse, nounstate line, nounstate of emergency, nounstatewide, adjectivesubject, adjectivesubject, verbsultanate, nounsummit, nounsuperpower, nounsuppress, verbsupranational, adjectivesurgery, nounsuzerainty, nountechnocracy, nounterritory, nounthrone, nountopple, verbtotalitarian, adjectivetown planning, nountownship, nountransit visa, nountreaty, nountribalism, nountripartite, adjectivetrusteeship, nountsarism, nountyrant, nountzarism, noununconstitutional, adjectiveunification, noununify, verbunilateral, adjectiveunion, nounUnion Jack, nounvassal, nounVIP, nounviscount, nounviscountess, nounwelfare state, nounWhitehall, noun Collocations COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY► subject somebody to an ordeal/abuse/harassment  Barker subjected his victim to awful abuse. COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES► an academic subject · Children who are not good at academic subjects may excel in music or sport. ► be subject to approval (=be dependent upon someone’s approval before happening)· The merger is subject to approval by shareholders. ► subject to availability  Rooms are offered subject to availability (=only if they are available). ► be subject to a condition (=depend on a particular thing that must be done)· Permission to build on the land will be subject to certain conditions. ► be subject to constraints (=be limited by them)· Teachers are subject to the constraints of the examination system. ► contentious issue/area/subject etc  Animal welfare did not become a contentious issue until the late 1970s. ► a controversial issue/topic/subject · I tried to avoid controversial topics such as politics and religion. ► a matter/subject of controversy · The right age to vote is a matter of controversy. ► be the subject of criticism/be subjected to criticism (=be criticized by people)· The club has been the subject of criticism since last October. ► be an object/a subject of curiosity (=be something or someone that makes people curious)· Anyone new was always the object of our curiosity. ► be the subject of debate (=be something that people discuss)· Teaching methods have long been the subject of debate. ► discuss the question/subject · We’d never discussed the question of having children. ► drop a subject (=stop studying it at school or university)· Students may choose to drop a subject in their second year. ► emotive issue/subject/word etc  Child abuse is an emotive subject. ► be the subject of gossip (=be talked about)· His close friendship with Carol was the subject of gossip. ► a king’s subjects (=the people he rules)· The new laws were very unpopular with the king’s subjects. ► know your job/subject/stuff (=be good at and know all you should about a job or subject) ► be the subject of legend (also be the stuff of legend) (=have stories told about them)· The island has long been the subject of legend. ► be subject to negotiation (=be something that must be discussed)· The pay is subject to negotiation. ► subject somebody to an ordeal (=make someone suffer something very painful or frightening)· Simon Collier was subjected to a horrifying ordeal at gunpoint. ► be subject to review formal (=may be reviewed or changed)· These prices are subject to review. ► be subjected to scrutiny (=be examined)· Each proposal was subjected to careful scrutiny. ► be the subject of scrutiny (=be examined)· The way in which the courts handle such claims has been the subject of close scrutiny. ► be subject to scrutiny (=be able to be examined)· All the accounts are subject to scrutiny by auditors. ► be the subject of speculation (=be thought and guessed about)· His role in the affair has been the subject of speculation in the press. ► taboo subject  Rape is a taboo subject. ► topical subject/issue/theme etc  a new TV comedy dealing with topical issues ► a verb agrees with the subject · In Arabic, all verbs agree with their subjects in gender and number. ► the subject of a verb (=a noun, pronoun etc that performs the action of the verb or about which something is stated)· In the sentence 'I like pizza.', "I" is the subject of the verb. ► warm to a theme/subject/topic etc  The more she spoke, the more she warmed to her subject. COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSNOUN► abuse · They subjected her to verbal abuse.· He was subjected to constant abuse by his older brother.· Hands often age first-subjected to constant abuse, they're usually neglected when applying moisturiser or sun cream. ► analysis · Second, it is more difficult to draw strong inferences from these data since they can not be subjected to statistical analysis.· Second, a decrease in both supply and demand can be subjected to similar analysis.· Completed questionnaires of 786 middle-class men were subjected to comprehensive statistical analysis.· Now it is 4, which is to be subjected to harmonic analysis.· Accordingly, two entire trials for each pairing were subjected to detailed analysis.· The mass is assumed to be inactive politically and is rarely subjected to detailed analysis.· The case has been subjected to analysis by the House of Lords in the more unfriendly climate of the 1980s.· In addition, each cost area examined was subjected to a causal analysis. ► attack · I said I would be happy to talk to anyone but I refused to be subjected to personal attack. ► child · They were explicitly aimed at the unrespectable poor, subjecting their children to the full disciplinary regime of the new training schools. ► criticism · Throughout the session Li's report was subjected to almost unprecedented criticism from delegates.· The monarchists and conservatives claimed that all national and public figures and their acts should always be subject to scrutiny and criticism.· In Parliament and outside, the distinction between capital and non-capital murders was subjected to much criticism.· Tensions within liberalism Classical liberalism has been subjected to severe criticism both from conservatives and communitarians.· Witnesses who cooperate with tabloids in return for money often find themselves subjected to withering criticism if they are called into court. ► harassment · No one should be subjected to verbal harassment, just as no one should be threatened with physical violence. ► ordeal · That night I was again subjected to the ordeal by wedding dress.· Hundreds of generations of goats have been subjected to these ordeals each winter, and the best adapted animals have survived. ► pressure · To what extent are club doctors subject to pressure to agree to players playing while injured?· The providers of domestic, portering and ward ancillary staff are also subjected to pressure from staff for the peak-holiday periods.· Prosecution witnesses were allegedly tortured or subjected to other pressure to fabricate evidence against them.· To be governed is to be subjected to the regular pressure of an authority operating according to fixed rules. ► process · Here we were subjected to a process of pounding and separating, carding and spinning. ► review · The articles amount to premature judgment of an issue that has yet to be subjected to valid peer review.· It would also enable sentencing practice to be monitored and subjected to regular review. ► scrutiny · Bringing these out in the open and subjecting them to scrutiny and analysis will yield fruitful results.· The monarchists and conservatives claimed that all national and public figures and their acts should always be subject to scrutiny and criticism.· Nothing is taken for granted, everything at every period is subjected to searching scrutiny.· All bibliographical information provided by suppliers to libraries should be subjected to close scrutiny.· It is a disgrace that Government Departments are not subjected to the same scrutiny and punishments.· The design of each of the new qualifications is currently being subjected to intensive scrutiny and consultation.· However, it is clear from these three papers that the Continental traditions themselves need to be subjected to feminist scrutiny.· It means only that ideas both given and new will be subjected to scrutiny and not simply accepted on trust. ► test · How many members of this crew have ever been subjected to a polygraph test?· The bureau had rejected recommendations that its agents be subjected to polygraph tests more often.· As regards Bob's liability for the damage to Alan's car, the exclusionary notice would be subjected to a reasonableness test.· However, there are certain peripheral types of semantic constituent which can not be directly subjected to the test. ► torture · Mum was subjected to water torture for three weeks running.· Barbara was subjected to heinous torture, yet reftised to disavow her faith. ► treatment · Few complete bodies were subjected to this treatment as it was a time-consuming and expensive exercise.· Laidlaw was spun round and the Arab checked his rope then he was pushed aside and Graham subjected to the same treatment. Phrases PHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES► broach the subject/question/matter etc But what was still troubling her was the fact that she had still not broached the subject of Janice. He broached the matter carefully while Marshall put a match to some logs in the grate. I never broached the subject with him again. It was half a year, he thought, since she had last broached the subject of his bachelor status. It was nine o'clock and they had been driven in by the mosquitoes before he broached the subject of the night before. Now, popular magazines regularly broach the subject. Popular magazines now broach the subject of mental illness, while the government is encouraging research into mental health. When, two months later, Father van Exem broached the subject, the Archbishop was actually quite upset about the idea. ► subject to contract► core curriculum/subjects/skills etc And it was certainly an improvement on my thoughts about the core curriculum. Every student must pass through an extensive core curriculum, including courses such as World Humanities 101. In designing the programme, we have tried to emphasise the vocational aspects of the core skills modules wherever possible. In schools that expect all students to take a core curriculum, students achieve more. In the school system, aspects of core skills were present in the Munn curriculum, introduced in the late 1970s. Once in the classroom the teacher is restricted by the core curriculum and general workload and lack of equipment. This could be construed as a tailor-made curriculum, which can not be developed into a generic or core curriculum. ► exhaust a subject/topic etc► keep to the point/subject etc Come straight to the point and keep to the point are the golden rules of letter writing. De Quincey was no master of keeping to the point. Nothing is more irritating than people who do not keep to the point and talk for too long. ► pet project/theory/subject Both grants represented pet projects of two council subcommittee members. Different chemists prefer different pet theories, and there is no shortage of theories. Even as the trajectory of his thought kept rising in the early seventies, the clock was ticking on his pet project. Even those Hippocratic treatises which inveigh against Presocratic dogmatism are themselves just as dogmatic where their own pet theories are concerned. His pet project is a biotechnology institute in which state funding will be matched by contributions from the Schering drug company. Monitoring the telephone conversations of the Kremlin hierarchy had become one of his pet projects over the last few years. No organization likes being told that it has got to hold back its expansion or abandon some pet project. The proposals are seen as a pet project of the right wing of the Conservative Party and Conservative students' groups. ► sore point/spot/subject (with somebody) And now she had pierced her again in this sore spot. Finally, there are plans to provide custodians a sore point to enable the churches to open for two hours a day. Graduate entry with resultant opportunities for promotion was then - as now - an especially sore point. It is still a sore point with both grandparents that neither Alice nor Henry have been baptized. The potential restriction of physician income is a major sore point. This is a sore spot with me. Tom gently washed Willie's body again and smoothed witch-hazel on to the sore spots. ► stick to the point/subject/facts "Please stick to the facts," said the judge. But caution is required where miracles come into play; let us stick to the facts. Try to stick to the subject of the row rather than bringing up 25 years' worth of misdemeanours. ► touchy subject/question etc He also knew the answers to some touchy questions. Morris's lasting influence is a touchy subject at the White House. You know money is a touchy subject with me. formal to force a country or group of people to be ruled by you, and control them very strictlysubject somebody/something to something phrasal verb to force someone or something to experience something very unpleasant, especially over a long time:  Police subjected him to hours of questioning.subject somebody to an ordeal/abuse/harassment Barker subjected his victim to awful abuse.
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