motif

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n. 主题, 基调, 动机, 基本图案 [法] 主旨, 主题, 动机

发音

US /moʊˈtiːf/

词形变化

motifs 复数 motifs

别名

motive

教材释义与例句

名词

主题;动机;主旨;图形;意念

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    A recurring or dominant element; an artistic theme.

    See how the artist repeats the scroll motif throughout the work?

  2. 2.

    A short melodic or lyrical passage that is repeated in several parts of a work.

    音乐
  3. 3.

    A decorative figure that is repeated in a design or pattern.

  4. 4.

    A decorative appliqué design or figure, as of lace or velvet, used in trimming.

    商务 工程
  5. 5.

    The physical object or objects repeated at each point of a lattice. Usually atoms or molecules.

    化学
  6. 6.

    A basic element of a move in terms of why the piece moves and how it supports the fulfilment of a stipulation.

    游戏
  7. 7.

    In a nucleotide or aminoacid sequence, pattern that is widespread and has, or is conjectured to have, a biological significance.

    化学 生物

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词源

From French motif (1848), with the meaning of "main idea or theme". Doublet of motive.

来源:wiktionary