音标:[mәu'ti:f] ; 柯林斯词典等级:1 级;
n. 主题, 基调, 动机, 基本图案
[法] 主旨, 主题, 动机
n. a design or figure that consists of recurring shapes or colors, as in architecture or decoration
n. a theme that is repeated or elaborated in a piece of music
词型变化:名词复数形式 : motifs
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motif的用法和样例:

例句

用作名词(n.)
  1. This simple motif runs throughout the entire score.整个乐章自始至终都贯穿着这样一个简单的主题。
  2. Love is an eternal motif in art and literature.爱情是文学艺术中的永恒主题。
  3. The motif of the picture is about peace.这幅画的主题是和平。
  4. This motif is concealed for a month or two.他这个念头在头两个月还潜而不露。
  5. The jacket has a rose motif on the collar.这件夹克衫领子上有一朵玫瑰花的图案。

词汇搭配

  • decorative motif装饰主题
  • ornamental motif装饰肘
  • tactical motif战术动机
  • carved motif雕饰图式
  • architectural motif建筑特色
  • diamond motif菱形装饰母题...

经典引文

  • Another motif of recent Existentialism..is the escape into authority.

    出自:P. Tillich
  • This 'Tree of Life' motif is..rare in Celtic sculpture.

    出自:M. Swanton
  • The quest-motif..as a framework for an account of a spiritual journey.

    出自:H. Carpenter
  • The Brahmsian characteristics are so clear, the motifs, the harmonic shifts.

    出自:Music Teacher
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