subjection

UK/səb'dʒɛkʃən/US/sәb'dʒekʃәn/

TOEFLA1

Definitions

The act of bringing someone under control or forcing them to undergo something; the state of being so controlled.

征服；使服从；被支配

Root Breakdown

Root-derived

sub-under, below

jectthrow, cast

-ionact, process, state

=subjection

sub- (under) + ject (throw) + -ion = the act of throwing under. Distinct from rejection / objection — refers to subjugation, often historical (subjection of conquered peoples).

Root ject still carries 54 more words

Common Collocations

1.in subjection to臣服于
2.political subjection政治压制
3.[complete subjection]完全臣服
4.subjection of a people对一个民族的征服

Example Sentences

1.
The subjection of indigenous peoples was a tragedy of colonialism.

← Back to ject