How do you use "theme" in a sentence?

The main theme of the novel is the struggle between good and evil. They chose a tropical theme for their wedding reception. The composer developed the musical theme throughout the symphony.

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Q: What does "theme" mean?

The main subject or central idea A theme is the main subject or central idea of a piece of writing, speech, film, or event. It can also refer to a distinctive style or recurring element that characterises something, such as a restaurant with a particular theme.

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Significado: The main subject or central idea

主题，题目

tema, motivo

テーマ、主題

주제, 테마

A theme is the main subject or central idea of a piece of writing, speech, film, or event. It can also refer to a distinctive style or recurring element that characterises something, such as a restaurant with a particular theme.

「theme」是一篇文章、演讲、电影或活动的主要主题或中心思想。它也可以指表征某事物的独特风格或反复出现的元素，例如具有特定主题的餐厅。

Un «theme» es el tema principal o la idea central de una obra escrita, discurso, película o evento. También puede referirse a un estilo distintivo o elemento recurrente que caracteriza algo, como un restaurante con un tema particular.

「theme」は、文章、スピーチ、映画、またはイベントの主要な主題または中心的なアイデアです。また、特定のテーマを持つレストランなど、何かを特徴づける独特のスタイルや繰り返し現れる要素を指すこともあります。

Theme은 글, 연설, 영화 또는 행사의 주요 주제나 핵심 아이디어입니다. 특정 테마의 레스토랑처럼 무언가를 특징짓는 독특한 스타일이나 반복되는 요소를 가리키기도 합니다.

Ejemplos

The main theme of the novel is the struggle between good and evil.
这部小说的主题是善与恶的斗争。
El tema principal de la novela es la lucha entre el bien y el mal.
その小説の主なテーマは善と悪の闘いです。
그 소설의 주요 주제는 선과 악의 대립입니다.
They chose a tropical theme for their wedding reception.
他们为婚礼宴会选择了热带主题。
Eligieron un tema tropical para la recepción de su boda.
彼らは結婚披露宴にトロピカルなテーマを選びました。
그들은 결혼 피로연에 열대풍 테마를 선택했습니다.
The composer developed the musical theme throughout the symphony.
作曲家在整部交响曲中发展了音乐主题。
El compositor desarrolló el tema musical a lo largo de la sinfonía.
作曲家は交響曲全体を通して音楽的なテーマを展開しました。
작곡가는 교향곡 전체에 걸쳐 음악적 주제를 전개했습니다.

Pronunciación

Guía de uso

Contexto: general

Tono: neutral

Origen e historia

From Latin 'thema', from Greek 'thema' meaning 'something set down' or 'a proposition', from the root of 'tithenai' (to set, place). Related to 'thesis' and 'thesaurus'.

Contexto cultural

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

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