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dis.pute [d0}spjut] n. 爭論；爭端；糾紛an argument 99指
There was (a) dispute over /about what to do with the extra money.
The two men got into a dispute over money.
They had a bitter dispute about money. // a domestic dispute
The two countries are in a dispute over trade.
v. 1. 對------表示質疑；對------表示異議(或懷疑) to argue against;
quarrel over; to question the truth of
These figures have been disputed.
One person disputes what the other says. 90學
He claims that he won, but I dispute that.
He disputed my word. // to dispute a claim /decision
No one is disputing that there is a problem.
2. 爭論；爭執
disputed territory // The issue remains hotly disputed.
sub.ject [}sKbdI0kt] n. 1. 主題；話題 topic
What is the subject of the book?
The subject of this book is teenage smoking of cigarettes.
I’m tired of talking about sports. Can we change the subject?
2. 科目；學科
English is her favorite subject. // My favorite subject is math.
Which subjects are you taking this semester?
3. 主詞
In the sentence “I ate an apple,” “I” is the subject.
In the sentence “The weather is stormy,” “weather” is the subject.
4. (君主體制) 臣民；國民 102學
They were subjects of the king. // a British subject
adj. 1. 隸屬的；受支配的；應服從的 under a legal power
Rich and poor, we are all subject to the laws of this country.
~ subject peoples // They were subject to the emperor.
2. 可能會-----的；易受-----影響的；易患-----的 98指
The schedule is subject to change. [ = the schedule might change ]
Flights are subject to delay because of the fog.
The child is subject to colds. 這孩子易患感冒(傷風)。
If you don’t wear a hat, you make yourself subject to catching a cold.
3. 取決於-----的；須經-----同意的 likely to happen only if
something else is done ; dependent
Rooms are $100 a night, subject to availability. 售完即止
The agreement is subject to your signature; only then will it be legal.
The article is ready to publish, subject to your approval.
subject [sDb}dIGkt ] v. 使受到；使遭受 to cause someone to receive an action
The guards subjected prisoners to beatings. 94
The boss is unkind and he subjects his workers to his anger every day.
All our products are subjected to rigorous testing. 都經過嚴格的檢驗
subject matter n. 主題；題材
The subject matter of the movie is not intended for children.
The subject matter of the textbook was carefully chosen to appeal to students.
subjective [sDb}dIGkt0v] adj. 主觀的 ( objective客觀的 ) 102學
The assessment of a student’s work is often subjective.
The scores were very subjective and based on only one judge’s opinions.
subjective perceptions // a subjective decision
subjectively adv. 95
She subjectively rated herself a winner.
up.set [Kp'sGt] v. 1. 打翻to cause to turn over [upset— upset— upset]
The boys upset the table while playing.
He stood up suddenly, upsetting a glass of wine.
2. 使心煩意亂；使生氣；使不高興
He upset his mother by staying out late.
She upset me by saying I was fat.
The news of her accident really upset him.
This decision is likely to upset a lot of people.
3. 打亂；攪亂to disturb; put in a state of disorder 94
The bad weather upset our vacation plans.
The rain upset our plans, and we had to cancel the picnic.
adj. 1. 心煩意亂的；難過的；不快的；沮喪的troubled; hurt emotionally
She was upset by the bad news.
He was upset about his bad chemistry grade.
They’re still upset about losing the money.
Sam’s upset that they forgot to make reservations.
2. 被攪亂的；不適的 in a state of disorder; disturbed
He has an upset stomach.
My stomach feels a little upset.
upset ['KpsGt] n. 1. (競賽) 意外的結果；爆冷門
His victory in the election was a big upset.
2. 腸胃不適
a stomach upset // Spicy foods can cause stomach upset.
3. 難過；苦惱；失望 100指
a period of emotional upset
It had been the cause of much emotional upset.
preliminary [pr0}l0mD`nGri] adj. (只用於名詞前) 初步的；預備性的initial
After a few preliminary remarks he announced the winners.
a preliminary hearing / discussion / analysis / proposal / agreement
Eric made a preliminary drawing before starting to paint.
n. 序言；開場白；引介；初步行動；準備工作
After a few brief preliminaries, she launched into her speech.
Research will be needed as a preliminary to making a decision.
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