motif

US /moʊˈtiːf/
UK /moʊˈtiːf/
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1.

主题, 主旨

a dominant or recurring idea in an artistic or literary work

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The motif of betrayal runs through the entire novel.
背叛的主题贯穿整部小说。
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The director used the recurring motif of a lone wolf to symbolize isolation.
导演使用孤狼的重复主题来象征孤独。
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图案, 纹饰, 花纹

a decorative design or pattern

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The wallpaper had a floral motif.
壁纸上有一个花卉图案。
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The artist incorporated traditional tribal motifs into her modern paintings.
这位艺术家将传统的部落图案融入她的现代绘画中。
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