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motif

/moʊˈtiːf/

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noun

主题, 主旨, 母题

A recurring or dominant element; a theme.

Examples :

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

你看看艺术家是如何在整个作品中重复使用卷轴这个主题的，明白了吗？

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noun

动机，主题。

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

Examples :

"The composer used a simple four-note motif throughout the song, weaving it into different sections and variations. "

作曲家在整首歌中运用了一个简单的四音符动机，并将其融入不同的段落和变奏中。

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noun

主题, 图案.

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

Examples :

"The wallpaper in the bathroom has a seashell motif, repeated across the entire wall. "

浴室的墙纸上印着海螺图案，整个墙壁上重复出现。

art style figure

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noun

花纹, 图案。

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

Examples :

"The seamstress used a delicate lace motif to trim the edges of the wedding dress. "

这位女裁缝用精致的蕾丝花纹来装饰婚纱的边缘。

art appearance style material

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noun

基元，主题。

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

Examples :

"In the crystal structure of salt, the sodium chloride molecule acts as the repeating motif throughout the lattice. "

在盐的晶体结构中，氯化钠分子作为重复的基元，贯穿整个晶格。

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noun

主题, 动机.

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

Examples :

"The recurring motif in Sarah's weekly schedule is the need to balance schoolwork with family time. "

萨拉每周的日程安排中反复出现的主题是平衡学业和家庭时间的需求。

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noun

序列基序，模体。

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

Examples :

"Scientists discovered a repeating motif in the DNA sequence of a certain type of bacteria, suggesting it might be involved in cell growth. "

科学家在某种细菌的 DNA 序列中发现了一个重复出现的序列基序，这表明它可能与细胞生长有关。

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