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sub Idiom, Proverb
in substance
1.in important fact;in the main or basic parts主要地;大体上;基本上 The two cars are the same in substance, except one is red and the other is red and white.这两部车除了一部是红的,另一部是红白色的,其它大体相同。 I agree in substance with what you say,but differ on some small points.我大体上同意你所说的,但在一些细节问题上与你的意见还有不同之处。 2.actually;really 实在地;真正地 This composition is in substance better than the previous one.这篇作文实际上比上一篇作文要好一些。
subject sb/sth.to
1.bring under control 使遭受;使受制于 We are all subjected to the law of nature.我们全都受自然规律的支配。 Women have been subjected to unjust treatment for too long.很长时间以来,妇女一直受到歧视。 2.make sth.undergo a test,treatment,etc.使…经历 All cars are subjected to various tests before they leave the factory.在离开工厂前,所有的车辆都要经过各种各样的测试。 Such an action would subject you to severe criticism.这种行动将使你遭受到严厉批评。 3.under the control of 受制约的 You are subject to the laws of this country.你得遵守这个国家的法律。 4.likely to get or have易遭受的 John is in rather poor health and is subject to colds.约翰身体很弱,易患感冒。 The western plains are subject to tornadoes.西部平原常遭受龙卷风的袭击。 5.depending on some change,happening or need有待…的;须经…的 Our plans may change subject to the weather.我们的计划可能因气候而会改变。 The treaty is subject to ratification.该条约须经批准。
submit to
1.place before a court,judge,etc.呈交 I submitted a case to the court.我把一个案子提交给了法院。 The question was submitted to the commission for its consideration.这个问题被提交到委员会审议。 2.surrender甘受;屈服于 The boy submitted to the punishment without a sound.这孩子甘受处罚,一声不吭。 The general refused to submit to the enemy.将军拒绝向敌人投降。
subordinate to
make less important than 使次于;使从属于 All considerations had to be subordinated to the needs of the family.一切要考虑的事情均应服从家庭的需要。
subscribe to
1.pay regularly to receive a newspaper,magazine,etc.订阅;订购 Many teachers subscribe to that periodical.许多老师都订那份杂志。 He subscribes to many journals concerned with his subject.他订阅了许多与他学科有关的杂志。 2.agree with sth.that is said or done赞同 I subscribe to your opinion.我赞同你的意见。 We all subscribe to the resolution adopted at the meeting.我们全都赞同会上作出的决议。
subsist on
live on以…为生 The poor man subsisted on charity.这穷汉靠救济过日子。 How can the poor woman subsist on such a small income?这位贫穷的妇女靠如此微薄的收入怎么能生活下去呢?
substitiute for
take the place of 取代 Can you substitute for the singer who is ill?你能替代那个生病的歌唱演员吗? Do you think sugar will substitute for honey?你认为砂糖可以替代蜂蜜吗?
sum and substance
Idiom(s): sum and substance
Theme: SUMMARY
a summary; the gist. (Fixed order.) • Can you quickly tell me the sum and substance of your proposal? • In trying to explain the sum and substance of the essay, Thomas failed to mention the middle name of the hero.
subject to
Idiom(s): subject to sth
Theme: MEDICAL
likely to have or get something, usually a disease or ailment. • Bill is subject to fainting spells. • Bob says he's subject to colds and the flu.
form and substance
Idiom(s): form and substance
Theme: MEANING
meaningful content; structure and meaningful content. (Fixed order.) • The first act of the play was one screaming match after another. It lacked form and substance throughout. • Jane's report was good. The teacher commented on the excellent form and substance of the paper.
change the subject
Idiom(s): change the subject
Theme: COMMUNICATION - VERBAL
to begin talking about something different. • They changed the subject suddenly when the person whom they had been discussing entered the room. • We'll change the subject if we are embarrassing you.
From the sublime to the ridiculous
If something declines considerably in quality or importance, it is said to have gone from the sublime to the ridiculous.
talk around the subject
not get to the point: "He didn't want to say they were in danger of losing their jobs, so he talked around the subject for half an hour."
in substance|substance
adv. phr. In important facts; in the main or basic parts; basically; really. In substance the weather report said that it will be a nice day tomorrow.The two cars are the same in substance, except one is red and the other is red and white.
subject to|subject
adj. phr. 1. Under the government or control of; in the power of. The English colonies in America were subject to the English king.The principal and the teachers of a school are subject to the school board. 2. Likely to get or have; liable. John is in rather poor health and is subject to colds.The western plains are subject to tornadoes. 3. Depending on some change, happening, or need. The company and the union agreed that the workers' wages should be subject to changes in the cost of living.Agreements made by the President with other countries are subject to the approval of the Senate.
subconscious
subconscious the subconscious subconscious mental activity: a term, now obs. in psychiatry, that was formerly used to include the preconscious and the unconscious
subject
subject In addition to the idiom beginning with subject, also see change the subject.
subject to, be
subject to, be 1) Be under the control or authority of, as in All citizens in this nation are subject to the law. [First half of 1300s] 2) Be prone or disposed to, as in This child has always been subject to colds. [Late 1300s] 3) Be likely to incur or receive, as in This memo is subject to misinterpretation. [Late 1300s] 4) Depend on, be likely to be affected by, as in Our vacation plans are subject to the boss's whims. [Early 1800s]
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