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the subject matter of [noun]
The subject matter of the lecture was fascinating.
讲座的主题引人入胜。
主题；论题
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主题；论题
the main topic, idea, or issue that a speech, piece of writing, or discussion deals with
The subject matter of the lecture was fascinating.
讲座的主题引人入胜。
在陈述或讨论中提出的内容或思想；成为思考或研究对象的主题。
The matter or thought presented for consideration in some statement or discussion; that which is made the object of thought or study.
The subject matter of the lecture was more interesting than I expected.
讲座的主题比我预期的更有趣。
Before approving the book, the publisher checked whether its subject matter was suitable for teenagers.
在批准这本书之前，出版商检查了其题材是否适合青少年。
She prefers films whose subject matter deals with everyday life.
她更喜欢题材涉及日常生活的电影。
The subject matter of the lecture was fascinating.
讲座的主题引人入胜。
The documentary explores sensitive subject matter.
这部纪录片探讨敏感题材。
relating to 表示与...相关
The workshop focuses on subject matter relating to environmental issues.
研讨会聚焦与环境问题相关的题材。
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The subject matters of these two books are different.
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The subject matter of these two books is different.
‘subject matter’ 通常不可数，不应加 -s；动词应用单数 is 而非 are。
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My favorite subject matter in school is science.
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My favorite subject in school is science.
‘subject matter’ 指作品或讨论的题材内容，而学校科目应用 ‘subject’。
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页面下方列出了常见词形变化。学习时注意它们在句子中的语法位置。
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