Meaning: abject 
'æbdʒekt
adj.
of the most contemptible kind
most unfortunate or miserable
showing utter resignation or hopelessness
showing humiliation or submissiveness
ECT Idiom, Proverb
a perfect stranger
chicken (adjective or noun)
collect my thoughts
collecting dust
electronic superhighway
hell bent for election
if my memory serves me correctly
pay my respects
perfect stranger
politically correct
put things in perspective
reject out of hand
stand corrected
take effect
to be perfectly honest
amber nectar
bill collecta
come correct
in effect
project gold
bring into effect
The workers of this factory have put many new measures for health protection into effect．这家工厂的工人们实行了很多新的保健措施。
We must put this policy into effect．我们必须把这个政策付诸实施。
expect of
The whole family expects great things of him．全家人对他抱以很大期望。
Parents usually expect too much of their children．父母往往都对子女寄予太多希望。
in all respects
They resembled one another in all respects．他们在许多方面都彼此 相似。
in connection with
He asked many questions in connection with life in Britain．他问了许多有关英国生活的问题。
The meeting is in connection with a proposal to construct a new swimmingpool．这个会议是讨论一项建造新游泳池的建议。
We are working on the project in connection with another firm．我们正与另一家公司共同建设这项工程。
in consequence as a result； therefore结果
His conduct was bad， in consequen ce， he was dismissed．他行为不轨，因而被开除了。
You studied hard， and in consequence you passed the test．你学习很努力，所以考试通过了。
neglectful of
She works so hard that she is often neglectful of her family．她工作非常卖命，常常连家都忘了。
He is often neglectful of his promise．他常常言而无信。
object to
No one objected to the decision when it was made．做出这项决定时没有人反对。
How can James object to my going away with you？詹姆斯怎么会反对我和你一起走呢？
protect against
May God protect you from harm tonight．愿上帝保佑你今夜平安。
protect from
May God protect you from harm tonight．愿上帝保佑你今夜平安。
protect from/against
May God protect you from harm tonight．愿上帝保佑你今夜平安。
put/bring into effect
The workers of this factory have put many new measures for health protection into effect．这家工厂的工人们实行了很多新的保健措施。
We must put this policy into effect．我们必须把这个政策付诸实施。
put into effect
The workers of this factory have put many new measures for health protection into effect．这家工厂的工人们实行了很多新的保健措施。
We must put this policy into effect．我们必须把这个政策付诸实施。
reflect on
I reflected on all he had said to me．我仔细考虑了他对我说的话。
As you get older you begin to reflect on the uncertainty of life．随着年龄的增长，你会开始意识到生活是不稳定的。
2．bring sth．into disfavor or question带来不利影响或造成问题；使…名誉不好
The lie that you told reflects on your honesty．你的谎言有损于你的诚实。
His arrogance only reflects on himsdlf．他的傲慢无礼只能使自己丢脸。
3．discredit or doubt；blame怀疑；不信任；责备
I don't wish to reflect upon your sincerity．我并不愿意怀疑你的诚实。
The man made recommendations which reflected on their efficiency．那个人提出了一些建议，指责了他们的工作效率。
reflect (up) on
I reflected on all he had said to me．我仔细考虑了他对我说的话。
As you get older you begin to reflect on the uncertainty of life．随着年龄的增长，你会开始意识到生活是不稳定的。
2．bring sth．into disfavor or question带来不利影响或造成问题；使…名誉不好
The lie that you told reflects on your honesty．你的谎言有损于你的诚实。
His arrogance only reflects on himsdlf．他的傲慢无礼只能使自己丢脸。
3．discredit or doubt；blame怀疑；不信任；责备
I don't wish to reflect upon your sincerity．我并不愿意怀疑你的诚实。
The man made recommendations which reflected on their efficiency．那个人提出了一些建议，指责了他们的工作效率。
subject sb/sth．to
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。
to the effect that
I have received a cable to the effect that someone would come to see me．我收到一封电报，大意是说有人要来看我。
under correction
That is my opinion，but I speak under correction．那只是我的看法，请指正。
with respect to
I have something to say with respect to our business．关于我们的业务，我想说几句。
We must plan with respect to the future．我们订计划时必须考虑到未来。
words to that effect
Idiom(s): words to that effectTheme: MEANING
other words that have about the same meaning.
• She told me I ought to read more carefully—or words to that effect.
• I was instructed to go to the devil, or words to that effect.
when least expected
Idiom(s): when least expectedTheme: SURPRISE
when one does not expect (something).
• An old car is likely to give you trouble when least expected.
• My pencil usually breaks when least expected.
take up a collection
Idiom(s): take up a collectionTheme: COLLECT
to collect money for a specific project.
• We wanted to send Bill some flowers, so we took up a collection.
• The office staff took up a collection to pay for the office party.
subject to
Idiom(s): subject to sthTheme: 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.
sth to that effect
Idiom(s): sth to that effectTheme: SIMILARITY
meaning something like that. (Informal.)
• She said she wouldn't be available until after three, or something to that effect.
• I was told to keep out of the house—or something to that effect.
see no objection
Idiom(s): see no objection (to something) AND not see any objection (to something)Theme: AGREEABLE
not to think of any objection to something.
• I see no objection to your idea.
• Do you see any objection? d I do not see any objection to anything you have done.
ride off in all directions
Idiom(s): ride off in all directionsTheme: CONFUSION
to behave in a totally confused manner; to try to do everything at once. (Folksy.)
• Bill has a tendency to ride off in all directions. He's not organized enough.
• Now, calm down. There is no sense in riding off in all directions.
raise an objection to
Idiom(s): raise an objection (to sb or sth)Theme: DISAGREEMENT
to mention an objection about someone or something. (Also without an, as in the examples.)
• I hope your family won't raise an objection to my staying for dinner.
• I'm certain no one will raise objection. We are delighted to have you.
money is no object
Idiom(s): money is no object AND expense is no objectTheme: MONEY
it does not matter how much something costs.
• Please show me your finest automobile. Money is no object.
• I want the finest earrings you have. Don't worry about how much they cost because expense is no object.
measure up to one's expectations
Idiom(s): measure up (to one's expectations)Theme: ACHIEVEMENT
to be as good as one expects.
• This meal doesn't measure up to my expectations.
• Why doesn't it measure up?
have a bad effect
Idiom(s): have a bad effect (on sb or sth)Theme: HARM
to be bad for someone or something.
• Aspirin has a bad effect on me.
• Cold weather has a bad effect on roses.
go into effect
Idiom(s): go into effect AND take effectTheme: RULES
[for a law or a rule] to become effective.
• When does this new law go into effect?
• The new tax laws wont go into effect until next year.
• This law takes effect almost immediately.
expecting a child
Idiom(s): expecting (a child)Theme: PREGNANCY
pregnant. (A euphemism.)
• Tommy's mother is expecting a child.
• Oh, I didn't know she was expecting.
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