subject matter

英 [ˈsʌbdʒɪkt mætə(r)]

美 [ˈsʌbdʒɪkt mætər]

n.  (著作、讲话、绘画等的)主题，题材，主要内容

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牛津词典

noun

• （著作、讲话、绘画等的）主题，题材，主要内容
  the ideas or information contained in a book, speech, painting, etc.
  1. The artist was revolutionary in both subject matter and technique.
     这位画家在内容和手法两方面都有重大创新。
  2. She's searching for subject matter for her new book.
     她要写一部新书，正寻找题材。

柯林斯词典

• N-UNCOUNT (著作、讲座、电影或绘画的)主题，题材，主要内容
  Thesubject matterof something such as a book, lecture, film, or painting is the thing that is being written about, discussed, or shown.
  1. Then, attitudes changed and artists were given greater freedom in their choice of subject matter...
     于是，随着人们态度的转变，艺术家们在选材上获得了更多的自由。
  2. Her subject matter is herself.
     她作品的主题就是她自己。

英英释义

noun

• what a communication that is about something is about
  Synonym:messagecontentsubstance

双语例句

• We have no definition of subject matter.
  我们没有定义主题。
• The difference on ideology is no longer a subject matter in international exchange.
  思想意识上的差异不再是国际交流中的主要问题。
• The justice problem is a subject matter of political philosophy.
  正义问题是政治哲学的一个主要问题。
• It is horrifying to think that students graduate without a thorough understanding of the subject matter.
  想到学生对主题没有透彻地理解就毕业了是令人震惊的。
• The questions it raises foreshadow much of the subject matter of this anthology.
  它掀起的问题是提前预示了很多这次选文的本质问题。
• The entire production evinces authenticity and a real respect for the subject matter
  整部作品表现出真实性以及对主题的真正尊重。
• Shall not deliberately suppress or distort subject matter relevant to the student's progress.
  不准故意地压制或扭曲与学生进步有关的主题。
• You can choose their subject matter, style, length, and pace.
  你可以选择他的题材，风格，内容和长度等。
• What are these problems that constitute? the subject matter of the study of politics?
  是哪些问题，组成政治研究的题材？
• Her subject matter is herself.
  她作品的主题就是她自己。