Motif
01
图案, 设计
a decorative element or design that is added to clothing or fabric, serving to enhance its appearance or convey a particular style or theme
例子
She chose a nautical motif for her beachwear collection.
她为她的沙滩装系列选择了一个航海主题。
02
主题, 母题
a subject, idea, or phrase that is repeatedly used in a literary work
例子
The recurring motif of darkness and light in the novel underscores the contrast between good and evil, as well as the protagonist's internal struggles.
小说中反复出现的黑暗与光明的主题强调了善恶之间的对比，以及主人公的内心挣扎。
03
a short musical idea or pattern that is repeated or developed within a composition
例子
Beethoven 's Fifth Symphony is built around a four-note motif.
