subject matter

noun
🔊/ˈsʌbdʒɪkt mætə(r)/, 🔊/ˈsʌbdʒekt mætə(r)/
🔊/ˈsʌbdʒɪkt mætər/, 🔊/ˈsʌbdʒekt mætər/
[uncountable]
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  1. the ideas or information contained in a book, speech, painting, etc.(著作、讲话、绘画等的)主题,题材,主要内容
    • The artist was revolutionary in both subject matter and technique.这位画家在内容和手法两方面都有重大创新。🔊🔊
    • She's searching for subject matter for her new book.她要写一部新书,正寻找题材。🔊🔊
    Topics Artb2, Literature and writingb2