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

• Of course, the language and subject matter would reveal it to be a book out of its time.
  当然，语言和书中的主题都将表明这是一本属于那个时代的书。
• 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。
• Her subject matter is herself.
  她作品的主题就是她自己。
• 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。
• Subject matter experts may have to work with several groups of developers, increasing their burden.
  主题专家可能不得不和若干开发人员小组一起工作，从而增加了他们的负担。
• 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。
• It is always wise to review and validate a domain model with subject matter experts.
  在问题专家的参与下回顾和确认领域模型总是明智的。
• This memorandum must identify the parties and the subject matter of the contract and state its terms.
  备忘录必须确认当事人和合同的标的物并且列明它的条款。
• It can also convey the designer's contempt for the subject matter.
  风格有时也会传达出设计师对设计主体的厌恶。
• It is far more complex in its subject matter and makeup.
  它是复杂的在它的事项和构成。