be subject to

be subject to — idiom

1. to be affected or controlled by a particular rule, condition, or situation — oft

1.慣用語B2
釋義

to be affected or controlled by a particular rule, condition, or situation — often one that is unwanted or difficult.

例句

Beatrix's job offer was subject to a satisfactory reference check from her previous manager.

pattern: be subject to + noun phrase for conditional requirements

Hamza explained that all new medicines are subject to strict safety tests before reaching patients.

同義詞
  • be bound by

    stronger emphasis on a legal or contractual obligation

  • be liable to

    suggests a risk of something negative happening

  • be exposed to

    focuses on being open to a possible effect, often negative

反義詞

文法句型

be + subject to + noun phrase

用法筆記

Always followed by a noun phrase (not a verb). Common in formal, legal, and administrative writing. Do not confuse with 'be subjected to', which means to be forced to endure something harsh or violent.

常見錯誤

❌All passengers are subjected to standard security checks.' (when describing a normal rule)
✅All passengers are subject to standard security checks.
💡'be subject to' means a rule applies; 'be subjected to' means forced to endure something unpleasant.