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

• 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。
• It is far more complex in its subject matter and makeup.
  它是复杂的在它的事项和构成。
• 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。
• His choice of subject matter has been regarded as lowbrow.
  他选择的主题被认为是浅薄的。
• The choice of subject matter is irrelevant
  题材的选择无关紧要。
• Although this is an abused subject matter, I still see potential in it.
  虽然这是一个被拍滥了的题材，但我还是想去拍。
• 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？
• An intense subject matter, I wonder how it's going to play.
  一个紧张的创作题材，我担心他能不能够上映。
• Her subject matter is herself.
  她作品的主题就是她自己。
• The subject matter was so technical as to be beyond the ken of the average layman.
  该主题专业性太强，一般的外行人很难理解。