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。
• 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。
• Anyone can become a thought leader or subject matter expert.
  任何人都可以成为思想领袖或者某一个方面的专家。
• The choice of subject matter is irrelevant
  题材的选择无关紧要。
• His choice of subject matter has been regarded as lowbrow.
  他选择的主题被认为是浅薄的。
• 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。
• The business model graphically represents the business process and uses semantics relevant to business analysts and subject matter experts.
  这个业务模型图形化地显示了业务流程并使用了与业务分析员和主题专家相关的语义。
• 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 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。
• Read the following scenarios and decide which courts would have subject matter jurisdiction over your case.
  读以下情节和决定哪个法院会有事项司法在您的情况。