请输入您要查询的英文单词:

 

单词 theme
释义

theme

noun

ˈthēm How to pronounce theme (audio)
1
a
: a subject or topic of discourse or of artistic representation
guilt and punishment is the theme of the story
b
: a specific and distinctive quality, characteristic, or concern
the campaign has lacked a theme
2
: a melodic subject of a musical composition or movement
3
: a written exercise : composition
a research theme
4
: stem sense 4
themed
ˈthēmd How to pronounce theme (audio)
adjective

Synonyms

  • content
  • matter
  • motif
  • motive
  • question
  • subject
  • topic
See all Synonyms & Antonyms

Example Sentences

If one theme unites his scholarship it is that the Old South cannot be viewed as a monolith. Eric Foner, New York Times Book Review, 8 Apr. 2007 One reiterated theme of his book is that the electoral process can be the most dangerous of delusions, tending to confer a spurious legitimacy on those most willing to corrupt it. Hilary Mantel, New York Review, 21 Sept. 2006 The Eve of biblical legend was a temptress, thus initiating a lamentable theme in the history of sexism. Stephen Jay Gould, Discover, July 1992 The quest for power is the underlying theme of the film. A constant theme in his novels is religion. The playwright skillfully brings together various themes. The album focuses on themes of love and loss. Adventures are popular themes in children's books. The growing deficit was a dominant theme in the election. The party had a Hawaiian luau theme. They played the theme from the movie “Rocky.” See More
Recent Examples on the Web Season one of the show, back in 2010, was filmed in various locations across the U.K. depending on the theme (puddings, for example, took place in Bakewell, where the dessert originated). Dave Quinn, Peoplemag, 17 Sep. 2022 Members of Les Dames d’Escoffier will also set up a tent with a bake sale of different items related to the theme of the week. al, 16 Sep. 2022 In New Bedford from September 23-25, the sixth annual Hollihock Writers Conference is taking place on the theme of Writing Time. BostonGlobe.com, 15 Sep. 2022 Opting for pastels, layering and relaxed symmetrical silhouettes, Maxwell focused on a theme of soft feminine beauty. Nardos Haile, ajc, 14 Sep. 2022 Art related to the theme of planes, trains, and automobiles from the Bruce Museum’s collection and recent exhibitions will be displayed and discussed. Hartford Courant, 13 Sep. 2022 Here's one version of a conservative midterm agenda that might appeal to voters -- focused on the simple theme of helping working families. Oren Cass, CNN, 31 Aug. 2022 In addition to revealing the project would be 13 tracks long and out on October 21, Swift touched on the theme the music would be exploring. Alyssa Bailey, ELLE, 29 Aug. 2022 Nolan starting behind center adds to the theme of OSU’s veteran offense, where most positions return a starter. Nick Daschel | The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive, 29 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English teme, theme, from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French, from Latin thema, from Greek, literally, something laid down, from tithenai to place — more at do

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

theme

noun

ˈthēm How to pronounce theme (audio)
1
: a subject of a work of art, music, or literature
2
: a specific quality, characteristic, or concern
The room is decorated in a tropical theme.
3
: a written exercise : essay

theme

noun

1
as in topic
a major object of interest or concern (as in a discussion or artistic composition) this dance piece deals with the timeless themes of birth and death

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • topic
  • motif
  • matter
  • question
  • subject
  • content
  • idea
  • essence
  • motive
  • issue
  • purpose
  • problem
  • core
  • subject matter
  • main
  • basis
  • substance
  • consideration
  • heart
  • fundamental
  • bulk
  • body
  • count
  • centerpiece
  • staple
  • essential
  • argument
  • point
  • debate
  • kernel
  • nucleus
  • mass
  • burden
  • net
  • sum
  • pivot
  • gist
  • quick
  • affair
  • keynote
  • talking point
  • crux
  • marrow
  • pith
  • bottom
  • essentiality
  • generality
  • purport
  • nub
  • grist
  • nubbin

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • excursion
  • tangent
  • digression
  • aside
  • parenthesis
  • interjection
2
as in story
a short piece of writing done as a school exercise please write a one page theme on the main character of this book

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • story
  • essay
  • article
  • composition
  • paper
3
as in article
a short piece of writing typically expressing a point of view the magazine will award a scholarship to the student who writes the best theme on the concept of personal freedom

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • article
  • essay
  • feature
  • composition
  • paper
  • thesis
  • discourse
  • editorial
  • dissertation
  • column
  • discussion
  • commentary
  • exposition
  • treatise
  • report
  • study
  • causerie
  • write-up
  • review
  • prolegomenon
  • tract
随便看

 

英语词典包含469781条英英释义在线翻译词条,基本涵盖了全部常用单词的英英翻译及用法,是英语学习的有利工具。

 

Copyright © 2004-2022 Newdu.com All Rights Reserved
更新时间:2025/2/24 12:45:30