Definition of theme in English:

theme

noun θiːmθim

1The subject of a talk, piece of writing, exhibition, etc.; a topic.
题目，主题
the theme of the sermon was reverence
这次布道的主题是敬爱。
Example sentencesExamples
- He has now come up with an exhibition of paintings centring on the theme of ‘innocence’.
- At the end of each chapter, however, review questions are offered for discussion, which helps the reader focus on the theme of each chapter.
- In the coming year, the Association will focus on the theme of leadership.
- The former church will host an installation-based exhibition on the theme of light, which will run from July to October.
- So we decided to have an exhibition on the theme of illumination.
- There's an exhibition on the theme of the second world war at the Museum; I'll pay it a visit and report back!
- The new bins will carry messages on the theme of ‘respect’, which has been promoted through large posters put up along the roadside.
- The idea of an art exhibition on the theme of beauty pageants might seem odd at first, but in Venezuela beauty queens are a national obsession.
- A yoga day on the theme of the anti-war movement is also being organised and details of this can be obtained by contacting Michele - see below for contact information.
- And if you poke around in there you might find more on the theme of writing and narcissism.
- Here is an extract from his writings on the theme of faith glorifying God.
- On the theme of ‘how to get the best out of your people’, Eriksson said that while he trusted his own judgment he was prepared to explain decisions and listen to suggestions.
- The Sheppard Trusts Heritage Competition for primary schools was on the theme of ‘Connacht Long Ago’.
- This major exhibition focuses on the theme of desire in Surrealist art.
- In offering my reasons for the existence of terrorists and terrorism, I focus squarely on the theme of civil society and democratization.
- The exhibition on the theme of growing up in a small fishing village looked at stories of truancy, illness and religion and what children of those bygone days did during their leisure time.
- The report focuses on the theme of proactively learning from experience.
- Ballon Improvement Group is sponsoring a poster competition for school children on the theme of ‘Litter Control’.
- Various shows and exhibitions have been staged inside the gallery on the theme of ‘humankind in harmony with nature’.
- The Bishop of Birmingham, the Rt Rev John Sentamu, delivered the sermon on the theme of hope for the world.
Synonyms
subject, topic, subject matter
matter, issue, question, concern
idea, concept, thread, motif, trope, keynote, message
thesis, argument, text
gist, essence, core, substance, burden, thrust
1. 1.1Linguistics The first major constituent of a clause, indicating the subject matter, typically being the subject but optionally other constituents, as in ‘smitten he is not’.
  〔语言学〕主位，主题。与RHEME 相对
  Contrasted with rheme
  Example sentencesExamples
  In the theme-rheme structure, it is the theme that is the prominent element.
  When a sentence has an indirect object, that constituent may also function as a marked theme, the focus of attention, by beginning the sentence.
2. 1.2US An essay written by a school pupil on a particular subject.
  〈美〉（学生的命题）作文
  Example sentencesExamples
  Each student will write a theme on a topic chosen by the teacher or selected through a class activity such as brainstorming.
  So how do I go about writing a theme?
  She had to write a theme once on what book she'd want to have with her if she were stranded on a desert island.
  Synonyms
  essay, composition, paper, dissertation
2An idea that recurs in or pervades a work of art or literature.
（文艺作品的）主题（思想）
love and honour are the pivotal themes of the Hornblower books
Example sentencesExamples
- When analysing a play you should look for the overall theme/idea.
- Novelist John Gardner once observed that there are only two themes in all of literature: Someone goes on a journey, and a stranger comes to town.
- Love, sex, duplicity, betrayal - the abiding themes of literature are all there, along with the fascinating twist that it's all going on under the watchful eye of the public.
- To be sure, the painful consequence of racial violence is a pervasive theme in black American literature.
- But death has been a really important theme in human literature.
- Robert Cormier, a well-known author of adolescent literature, uses the theme of intimidation in many of his books.
- The motivation, themes, and ideas behind a work can reveal something to us about ourselves, a kind of inner truth.
- Fresh fruit and flowers are a part of every entertainment, and nature and gardens are central themes in literature and poetry.
- In these first few years of Empire, the dominant theme in Roman literature is a consciousness of decline.
- Another important cause of tension was the persistent use of mythological themes in art and literature, in a society still devoted to Christianity.
- This brief description of the plot of Cabaret does not really describe the story of the film, since it fails to elaborate the film's themes, ideas and morals.
- Discuss why this is such a popular theme in recent literature and media texts.
- We have divided these issues into five areas, based upon the common themes found in the literature.
- It is a theme that pervades this seductive book, with its delight in the arcane and ordinary.
- It makes me wonder about men's attitudes to violence, and how it is often portrayed as a force which binds them together - an old theme in literature and cinema.
- The theme of life lessons recurs throughout these eleven poems, as the reader follows a young girl and boy through childhood.
- It's also the appeal of the classics, and many novels for older children and teens draw heavily on classic themes, tackling challenging ideas along the way.
- The theme of identity also pervades the Cinderella story.
- The other day I glanced at the latest of these potted guides, which informed me that ‘childhood is a recurring theme in Scottish literature’.
- Unlike many of his West German colleagues, he sees nothing objectionable in making connections, letting his imagination play with themes and ideas from other sources.
1. 2.1Music A prominent or frequently recurring melody or group of notes in a composition.
  〔乐〕主题，主旋律
  the first violin takes up the theme high up in its register
  Example sentencesExamples
  At the time Rachmaninov wrote, he competed with variations on the same theme by Liszt, Schumann, and Brahms.
  The central melody evolves around a minimal theme reminiscent of random melodies played on wind chimes.
  Written in the form of a theme and variations, Britten composed a central theme based on a melody by the first great English composer, Henry Purcell.
  There are motifs, themes, and recurring melodies, all the things you'd expect from one song blown up to forty minutes.
  Still, any score by such an important composer, even one that plays quirky variations on themes by Mozart, is worth hearing.
  His operas reveal careful dramatic planning, and his use of recurring themes and motifs frequently creates conceptual and musical unity within a work.
  The composer claims to have used themes by Soler and Boccherini.
  Synonyms
  melody, tune, air, motif, leitmotif
2. 2.2usually as modifier A piece of music that frequently recurs in or accompanies the beginning and end of a film, play, or musical.
  （音乐）主题曲
  a theme song
  主题歌。
  Example sentencesExamples
  Aside from the beginning theme song, don't expect much.
  The show runs from March 16-20 and features a specially composed theme song and musical hits from Chicago, Phantom of the Opera and Ring of the Roses.
  Some parents have noticed their babies quietening when a familiar song or TV theme tune comes on.
  She half expected a deer to prance by a rainbow while some overly cheesy theme song music started playing.
  The theme music of the film has become a hit with mobile users in town.
  And German TV networks run the theme music from that movie in their reports.
  Act 3 includes the Ride of the Valkyries which few festival goers will fail to recognise as the theme music to the film Apocalypse Now.
  And John Barry wrote theme music for 12 out of the 19 James Bond films, as well as scores for Midnight Cowboy and Dances With Wolves.
  He sees himself as an artist, but all anyone ever wants to ask him about is the film theme music he wrote 40 years ago.
  Regulars had made fun of his cowboy appearance, and had hummed the theme song from the film ‘The Good, The Bad and The Ugly’.
  It's a pleasure to hear the film's theme music and Nat King Cole's efforts so well presented.
  Instead of appearing on the silver screen she will be singing the theme tune to the film.
  Pop stardom is simply not on his agenda, with film scores and theme music having significantly more appeal, and in his view, greater longevity in terms of a career.
  The theme music has now been brought out as an album.
  The soundtracks of all the films in the trilogy are a mix of theme music as well as on-screen sound, but, importantly, no dialogue or voiceover.
  Rock music and TV theme tunes are being piped into classrooms to help pupils study for their exams.
  Hannah finished cooking her eggs as the music from the theme song rang through the living room and into the kitchen.
  The theme music, Song of Australia, was performed by Ian Walker and recorded at St Mark's Church, Darling Point, in Sydney.
  I remember being utterly thrilled by it, and the theme music is still one of my favourite ever tunes.
  She loved the theme song and bought the sheet music, as you did back then.
  Synonyms
  tune, music, air, strain, subject, line, part, song, refrain, jingle, piece
3usually as modifier A setting given to a restaurant, pub, or leisure venue, intended to evoke a particular country, historical period, culture, etc.
an Irish theme pub
Example sentencesExamples
- Owners Paul and Valerie Fileger are changing the name, menu and the theme of the restaurant.
- There is no clear theme, but enlarged historical photos of the area line the upper walls.
- The fact that it was served in a gondola-shaped dish was inexplicable considering the restaurant's Bulgarian theme, but at least it added novelty value.
- To fit in with the spa theme, the Sands restaurant offers a spa menu featuring light, low-calorie dishes that perfectly complement the idea of eating yourself healthy in culinary style.
- It's not the most appropriate time to review a restaurant with a spooky theme, but I decided not to wait until Halloween as The Witches is definitely worth visiting more than once a year.
- The Restaurant has three themes - Railway, History and Country.
- Following the theme of the restaurant, all the dishes are named for Hollywood stars.
- It's a theme restaurant and the theme is maritime disasters.
- Lewallen said he'd like to put some Creole and Caribbean-influenced dishes on the menu but by no means is the restaurant theme going to go New Orleans or tropical.
- There was a distinct Japanese theme to the décor, which made sense since the proprietor was from a traditional Japanese family.
- The entrance is quite enchanting, surrounded by a garden that elegantly complements the restaurant's typical Bulgarian theme.
- Getting the right team together is important, so you must make sure that you have people with the correct experience for the theme of your restaurant.
- The rustic Northern theme of the restaurant and the pleasant ambient sound combined to make a truly wonderful and very repeatable dining experience.
- How any of this related to the theme of the restaurant I couldn't figure then and still can't.
- Uniforms are designed keeping in mind the theme of the restaurant.
4Linguistics
The stem of a noun or verb; the part to which inflections are added, especially one composed of the root and an added vowel.
〔语言学〕（名词、动词等的）词干
5historical Any of the twenty-nine provinces in the Byzantine empire.
〈史〉（拜占庭帝国的）行政区
Example sentencesExamples
- Other administrative units were devised in due course, such as the shires in England and the themes in Byzantium.

verbθiːmθim

[with object]

Give a particular theme or setting to (a leisure venue, event, etc.)
（休闲场所、活动）以…为主题
the amusement park will be themed as a Caribbean pirate stronghold
Example sentencesExamples
- We walked in silence for a while, eventually finding an Elvis-Presley-themed café to settle down in.
- Jessica thought the set looked cool, but she wondered why every single pop act had to theme their concerts.
- The chef cooks whatever vegetables, meat, and fish are in season and often there are themed nights.
- Centenary Square, for example, would be an ideal place for regular themed open-air markets.
- It is themed around the antics of a group of infamous pirates.
- To try to make their submission stand out, desperate publishers have taken to theming their entries.
- Each disco will be themed to provide an opportunity to dress up and really have fun!
- There will be prizes for the best costumes and street musicians and special themed events in the restaurants and pubs.
- The money has been raised through fun weekends, tombola, raffles and special themed events.
- The grant will not only cover this musical event but also go to fund other themed events, e.g. Halloween, later in the year.
- As well as the flowers, visitors can also enjoy guided walks, evening concerts, plays and themed festivals.
- There will be themed events each weekend and in the final week our Viking heritage will be celebrated with saga, dance and song.
- He said no decision has been made as to whether the library will hold a Harry-Potter-themed party in the future.
- A jazz trio, which can be hired for £250 an hour, works well at a Twenties-themed party.
- Fairytale characters roam the store, the main window of which is themed with a different fairy tale.
- Other themed rooms include the Chinese Room, the Governess Suite and the Green Room.
- He went to a private fancy dress party that was themed and wore something that might be considered by some as bad taste.
- The garden party was one of three themed events chosen by the Queen to be part of her Golden Jubilee celebrations.
- Monthly themed nights will start in March with an Italian evening.
- All exhibition proposals must be themed and group based with a minimum of three artists.
- Cheaper options will typically involve theming a venue around a simple visual principle - hence the enduring popularity of the black and white night - or adding simple table novelties such as masks.

Origin

Middle English: via Old French from Latin thema, from Greek, literally 'proposition'; related to tithenai 'to set or place'.

Rhymes

abeam, agleam, beam, blaspheme, bream, deem, deme, downstream, dream, esteem, extreme, gleam, hakim, kilim, meme, midstream, Nîmes, régime, scheme, scream, seam, seem, steam, stream, supreme, team, teem, upstream

Definition of theme in US English:

theme

nounTHēmθim

1The subject of a talk, a piece of writing, a person's thoughts, or an exhibition; a topic.
题目，主题
the theme of the sermon was reverence
这次布道的主题是敬爱。
a show on the theme of waste and recycling
关于垃圾和回收主题的一次展览。
Example sentencesExamples
- The idea of an art exhibition on the theme of beauty pageants might seem odd at first, but in Venezuela beauty queens are a national obsession.
- In the coming year, the Association will focus on the theme of leadership.
- On the theme of ‘how to get the best out of your people’, Eriksson said that while he trusted his own judgment he was prepared to explain decisions and listen to suggestions.
- Here is an extract from his writings on the theme of faith glorifying God.
- The Bishop of Birmingham, the Rt Rev John Sentamu, delivered the sermon on the theme of hope for the world.
- The former church will host an installation-based exhibition on the theme of light, which will run from July to October.
- There's an exhibition on the theme of the second world war at the Museum; I'll pay it a visit and report back!
- In offering my reasons for the existence of terrorists and terrorism, I focus squarely on the theme of civil society and democratization.
- This major exhibition focuses on the theme of desire in Surrealist art.
- So we decided to have an exhibition on the theme of illumination.
- The report focuses on the theme of proactively learning from experience.
- And if you poke around in there you might find more on the theme of writing and narcissism.
- Various shows and exhibitions have been staged inside the gallery on the theme of ‘humankind in harmony with nature’.
- The exhibition on the theme of growing up in a small fishing village looked at stories of truancy, illness and religion and what children of those bygone days did during their leisure time.
- He has now come up with an exhibition of paintings centring on the theme of ‘innocence’.
- Ballon Improvement Group is sponsoring a poster competition for school children on the theme of ‘Litter Control’.
- The new bins will carry messages on the theme of ‘respect’, which has been promoted through large posters put up along the roadside.
- At the end of each chapter, however, review questions are offered for discussion, which helps the reader focus on the theme of each chapter.
- The Sheppard Trusts Heritage Competition for primary schools was on the theme of ‘Connacht Long Ago’.
- A yoga day on the theme of the anti-war movement is also being organised and details of this can be obtained by contacting Michele - see below for contact information.
Synonyms
subject, topic, subject matter
1. 1.1Linguistics The first major constituent of a clause, indicating the subject-matter, typically being the subject but optionally other constituents, as in “poor he is not.”.
  〔语言学〕主位，主题。与RHEME 相对
  Contrasted with rheme
  Example sentencesExamples
  When a sentence has an indirect object, that constituent may also function as a marked theme, the focus of attention, by beginning the sentence.
  In the theme-rheme structure, it is the theme that is the prominent element.
2. 1.2US An essay written by a student on an assigned subject.
  〈美〉（学生的命题）作文
  Example sentencesExamples
  Each student will write a theme on a topic chosen by the teacher or selected through a class activity such as brainstorming.
  She had to write a theme once on what book she'd want to have with her if she were stranded on a desert island.
  So how do I go about writing a theme?
  Synonyms
  essay, composition, paper, dissertation
2An idea that recurs in or pervades a work of art or literature.
（文艺作品的）主题（思想）
Example sentencesExamples
- It's also the appeal of the classics, and many novels for older children and teens draw heavily on classic themes, tackling challenging ideas along the way.
- When analysing a play you should look for the overall theme/idea.
- Novelist John Gardner once observed that there are only two themes in all of literature: Someone goes on a journey, and a stranger comes to town.
- The other day I glanced at the latest of these potted guides, which informed me that ‘childhood is a recurring theme in Scottish literature’.
- To be sure, the painful consequence of racial violence is a pervasive theme in black American literature.
- The theme of life lessons recurs throughout these eleven poems, as the reader follows a young girl and boy through childhood.
- Another important cause of tension was the persistent use of mythological themes in art and literature, in a society still devoted to Christianity.
- This brief description of the plot of Cabaret does not really describe the story of the film, since it fails to elaborate the film's themes, ideas and morals.
- But death has been a really important theme in human literature.
- Fresh fruit and flowers are a part of every entertainment, and nature and gardens are central themes in literature and poetry.
- In these first few years of Empire, the dominant theme in Roman literature is a consciousness of decline.
- We have divided these issues into five areas, based upon the common themes found in the literature.
- Robert Cormier, a well-known author of adolescent literature, uses the theme of intimidation in many of his books.
- The theme of identity also pervades the Cinderella story.
- Discuss why this is such a popular theme in recent literature and media texts.
- Unlike many of his West German colleagues, he sees nothing objectionable in making connections, letting his imagination play with themes and ideas from other sources.
- Love, sex, duplicity, betrayal - the abiding themes of literature are all there, along with the fascinating twist that it's all going on under the watchful eye of the public.
- It makes me wonder about men's attitudes to violence, and how it is often portrayed as a force which binds them together - an old theme in literature and cinema.
- It is a theme that pervades this seductive book, with its delight in the arcane and ordinary.
- The motivation, themes, and ideas behind a work can reveal something to us about ourselves, a kind of inner truth.
1. 2.1Music A prominent or frequently recurring melody or group of notes in a composition.
  〔乐〕主题，主旋律
  Example sentencesExamples
  At the time Rachmaninov wrote, he competed with variations on the same theme by Liszt, Schumann, and Brahms.
  Written in the form of a theme and variations, Britten composed a central theme based on a melody by the first great English composer, Henry Purcell.
  There are motifs, themes, and recurring melodies, all the things you'd expect from one song blown up to forty minutes.
  The central melody evolves around a minimal theme reminiscent of random melodies played on wind chimes.
  Still, any score by such an important composer, even one that plays quirky variations on themes by Mozart, is worth hearing.
  The composer claims to have used themes by Soler and Boccherini.
  His operas reveal careful dramatic planning, and his use of recurring themes and motifs frequently creates conceptual and musical unity within a work.
  Synonyms
  melody, tune, air, motif, leitmotif
2. 2.2usually as modifier (of music) frequently recurring in or accompanying the beginning and end of a film, play, or musical.
  （音乐）主题曲
  a theme song
  主题歌。
  Example sentencesExamples
  Instead of appearing on the silver screen she will be singing the theme tune to the film.
  And John Barry wrote theme music for 12 out of the 19 James Bond films, as well as scores for Midnight Cowboy and Dances With Wolves.
  The theme music, Song of Australia, was performed by Ian Walker and recorded at St Mark's Church, Darling Point, in Sydney.
  Some parents have noticed their babies quietening when a familiar song or TV theme tune comes on.
  Aside from the beginning theme song, don't expect much.
  He sees himself as an artist, but all anyone ever wants to ask him about is the film theme music he wrote 40 years ago.
  The theme music of the film has become a hit with mobile users in town.
  And German TV networks run the theme music from that movie in their reports.
  Act 3 includes the Ride of the Valkyries which few festival goers will fail to recognise as the theme music to the film Apocalypse Now.
  Hannah finished cooking her eggs as the music from the theme song rang through the living room and into the kitchen.
  Rock music and TV theme tunes are being piped into classrooms to help pupils study for their exams.
  Pop stardom is simply not on his agenda, with film scores and theme music having significantly more appeal, and in his view, greater longevity in terms of a career.
  The soundtracks of all the films in the trilogy are a mix of theme music as well as on-screen sound, but, importantly, no dialogue or voiceover.
  I remember being utterly thrilled by it, and the theme music is still one of my favourite ever tunes.
  Regulars had made fun of his cowboy appearance, and had hummed the theme song from the film ‘The Good, The Bad and The Ugly’.
  The show runs from March 16-20 and features a specially composed theme song and musical hits from Chicago, Phantom of the Opera and Ring of the Roses.
  She loved the theme song and bought the sheet music, as you did back then.
  She half expected a deer to prance by a rainbow while some overly cheesy theme song music started playing.
  It's a pleasure to hear the film's theme music and Nat King Cole's efforts so well presented.
  The theme music has now been brought out as an album.
  Synonyms
  tune, music, air, strain, subject, line, part, song, refrain, jingle, piece
3usually as modifier A setting given to a leisure venue or activity, intended to evoke a particular country, historical period, culture, etc.
a family fun park with a western theme
具西方情调的家庭娱乐公园。
a New Deal theme restaurant
具美国风格的餐馆。
Example sentencesExamples
- To fit in with the spa theme, the Sands restaurant offers a spa menu featuring light, low-calorie dishes that perfectly complement the idea of eating yourself healthy in culinary style.
- Uniforms are designed keeping in mind the theme of the restaurant.
- The Restaurant has three themes - Railway, History and Country.
- It's not the most appropriate time to review a restaurant with a spooky theme, but I decided not to wait until Halloween as The Witches is definitely worth visiting more than once a year.
- Owners Paul and Valerie Fileger are changing the name, menu and the theme of the restaurant.
- It's a theme restaurant and the theme is maritime disasters.
- Getting the right team together is important, so you must make sure that you have people with the correct experience for the theme of your restaurant.
- There was a distinct Japanese theme to the décor, which made sense since the proprietor was from a traditional Japanese family.
- Lewallen said he'd like to put some Creole and Caribbean-influenced dishes on the menu but by no means is the restaurant theme going to go New Orleans or tropical.
- The fact that it was served in a gondola-shaped dish was inexplicable considering the restaurant's Bulgarian theme, but at least it added novelty value.
- The rustic Northern theme of the restaurant and the pleasant ambient sound combined to make a truly wonderful and very repeatable dining experience.
- There is no clear theme, but enlarged historical photos of the area line the upper walls.
- The entrance is quite enchanting, surrounded by a garden that elegantly complements the restaurant's typical Bulgarian theme.
- Following the theme of the restaurant, all the dishes are named for Hollywood stars.
- How any of this related to the theme of the restaurant I couldn't figure then and still can't.
4Linguistics
The stem of a noun or verb; the part to which inflections are added, especially one composed of the root and an added vowel.
〔语言学〕（名词、动词等的）词干
5historical Any of the twenty-nine provinces in the Byzantine empire.
〈史〉（拜占庭帝国的）行政区
Example sentencesExamples
- Other administrative units were devised in due course, such as the shires in England and the themes in Byzantium.

verbTHēmθim

[with object]

Give a particular setting or ambience to (a venue or activity)
（休闲场所、活动的）主题，格调
the amusement park will be themed as a Caribbean pirate stronghold
Example sentencesExamples
- He said no decision has been made as to whether the library will hold a Harry-Potter-themed party in the future.
- The garden party was one of three themed events chosen by the Queen to be part of her Golden Jubilee celebrations.
- We walked in silence for a while, eventually finding an Elvis-Presley-themed café to settle down in.
- Other themed rooms include the Chinese Room, the Governess Suite and the Green Room.
- Cheaper options will typically involve theming a venue around a simple visual principle - hence the enduring popularity of the black and white night - or adding simple table novelties such as masks.
- The money has been raised through fun weekends, tombola, raffles and special themed events.
- Each disco will be themed to provide an opportunity to dress up and really have fun!
- As well as the flowers, visitors can also enjoy guided walks, evening concerts, plays and themed festivals.
- He went to a private fancy dress party that was themed and wore something that might be considered by some as bad taste.
- The chef cooks whatever vegetables, meat, and fish are in season and often there are themed nights.
- There will be prizes for the best costumes and street musicians and special themed events in the restaurants and pubs.
- Centenary Square, for example, would be an ideal place for regular themed open-air markets.
- The grant will not only cover this musical event but also go to fund other themed events, e.g. Halloween, later in the year.
- It is themed around the antics of a group of infamous pirates.
- Fairytale characters roam the store, the main window of which is themed with a different fairy tale.
- A jazz trio, which can be hired for £250 an hour, works well at a Twenties-themed party.
- Monthly themed nights will start in March with an Italian evening.
- Jessica thought the set looked cool, but she wondered why every single pop act had to theme their concerts.
- All exhibition proposals must be themed and group based with a minimum of three artists.
- There will be themed events each weekend and in the final week our Viking heritage will be celebrated with saga, dance and song.
- To try to make their submission stand out, desperate publishers have taken to theming their entries.

Origin

Middle English: via Old French from Latin thema, from Greek, literally ‘proposition’; related to tithenai ‘to set or place’.

词汇	theme
释义	Definition of theme in English: theme noun θiːmθim 1The subject of a talk, piece of writing, exhibition, etc.; a topic. 题目，主题 the theme of the sermon was reverence 这次布道的主题是敬爱。 Example sentencesExamples He has now come up with an exhibition of paintings centring on the theme of ‘innocence’. At the end of each chapter, however, review questions are offered for discussion, which helps the reader focus on the theme of each chapter. In the coming year, the Association will focus on the theme of leadership. The former church will host an installation-based exhibition on the theme of light, which will run from July to October. So we decided to have an exhibition on the theme of illumination. There's an exhibition on the theme of the second world war at the Museum; I'll pay it a visit and report back! The new bins will carry messages on the theme of ‘respect’, which has been promoted through large posters put up along the roadside. The idea of an art exhibition on the theme of beauty pageants might seem odd at first, but in Venezuela beauty queens are a national obsession. A yoga day on the theme of the anti-war movement is also being organised and details of this can be obtained by contacting Michele - see below for contact information. And if you poke around in there you might find more on the theme of writing and narcissism. Here is an extract from his writings on the theme of faith glorifying God. On the theme of ‘how to get the best out of your people’, Eriksson said that while he trusted his own judgment he was prepared to explain decisions and listen to suggestions. The Sheppard Trusts Heritage Competition for primary schools was on the theme of ‘Connacht Long Ago’. This major exhibition focuses on the theme of desire in Surrealist art. In offering my reasons for the existence of terrorists and terrorism, I focus squarely on the theme of civil society and democratization. The exhibition on the theme of growing up in a small fishing village looked at stories of truancy, illness and religion and what children of those bygone days did during their leisure time. The report focuses on the theme of proactively learning from experience. Ballon Improvement Group is sponsoring a poster competition for school children on the theme of ‘Litter Control’. Various shows and exhibitions have been staged inside the gallery on the theme of ‘humankind in harmony with nature’. The Bishop of Birmingham, the Rt Rev John Sentamu, delivered the sermon on the theme of hope for the world. Synonyms subject, topic, subject matter matter, issue, question, concern idea, concept, thread, motif, trope, keynote, message thesis, argument, text gist, essence, core, substance, burden, thrust 1.1Linguistics The first major constituent of a clause, indicating the subject matter, typically being the subject but optionally other constituents, as in ‘smitten he is not’. 〔语言学〕主位，主题。与RHEME 相对 Contrasted with rheme Example sentencesExamples In the theme-rheme structure, it is the theme that is the prominent element. When a sentence has an indirect object, that constituent may also function as a marked theme, the focus of attention, by beginning the sentence. 1.2US An essay written by a school pupil on a particular subject. 〈美〉（学生的命题）作文 Example sentencesExamples Each student will write a theme on a topic chosen by the teacher or selected through a class activity such as brainstorming. So how do I go about writing a theme? She had to write a theme once on what book she'd want to have with her if she were stranded on a desert island. Synonyms essay, composition, paper, dissertation 2An idea that recurs in or pervades a work of art or literature. （文艺作品的）主题（思想） love and honour are the pivotal themes of the Hornblower books Example sentencesExamples When analysing a play you should look for the overall theme/idea. Novelist John Gardner once observed that there are only two themes in all of literature: Someone goes on a journey, and a stranger comes to town. Love, sex, duplicity, betrayal - the abiding themes of literature are all there, along with the fascinating twist that it's all going on under the watchful eye of the public. To be sure, the painful consequence of racial violence is a pervasive theme in black American literature. But death has been a really important theme in human literature. Robert Cormier, a well-known author of adolescent literature, uses the theme of intimidation in many of his books. The motivation, themes, and ideas behind a work can reveal something to us about ourselves, a kind of inner truth. Fresh fruit and flowers are a part of every entertainment, and nature and gardens are central themes in literature and poetry. In these first few years of Empire, the dominant theme in Roman literature is a consciousness of decline. Another important cause of tension was the persistent use of mythological themes in art and literature, in a society still devoted to Christianity. This brief description of the plot of Cabaret does not really describe the story of the film, since it fails to elaborate the film's themes, ideas and morals. Discuss why this is such a popular theme in recent literature and media texts. We have divided these issues into five areas, based upon the common themes found in the literature. It is a theme that pervades this seductive book, with its delight in the arcane and ordinary. It makes me wonder about men's attitudes to violence, and how it is often portrayed as a force which binds them together - an old theme in literature and cinema. The theme of life lessons recurs throughout these eleven poems, as the reader follows a young girl and boy through childhood. It's also the appeal of the classics, and many novels for older children and teens draw heavily on classic themes, tackling challenging ideas along the way. The theme of identity also pervades the Cinderella story. The other day I glanced at the latest of these potted guides, which informed me that ‘childhood is a recurring theme in Scottish literature’. Unlike many of his West German colleagues, he sees nothing objectionable in making connections, letting his imagination play with themes and ideas from other sources. 2.1Music A prominent or frequently recurring melody or group of notes in a composition. 〔乐〕主题，主旋律 the first violin takes up the theme high up in its register Example sentencesExamples At the time Rachmaninov wrote, he competed with variations on the same theme by Liszt, Schumann, and Brahms. The central melody evolves around a minimal theme reminiscent of random melodies played on wind chimes. Written in the form of a theme and variations, Britten composed a central theme based on a melody by the first great English composer, Henry Purcell. There are motifs, themes, and recurring melodies, all the things you'd expect from one song blown up to forty minutes. Still, any score by such an important composer, even one that plays quirky variations on themes by Mozart, is worth hearing. His operas reveal careful dramatic planning, and his use of recurring themes and motifs frequently creates conceptual and musical unity within a work. The composer claims to have used themes by Soler and Boccherini. Synonyms melody, tune, air, motif, leitmotif 2.2usually as modifier A piece of music that frequently recurs in or accompanies the beginning and end of a film, play, or musical. （音乐）主题曲 a theme song 主题歌。 Example sentencesExamples Aside from the beginning theme song, don't expect much. The show runs from March 16-20 and features a specially composed theme song and musical hits from Chicago, Phantom of the Opera and Ring of the Roses. Some parents have noticed their babies quietening when a familiar song or TV theme tune comes on. She half expected a deer to prance by a rainbow while some overly cheesy theme song music started playing. The theme music of the film has become a hit with mobile users in town. And German TV networks run the theme music from that movie in their reports. Act 3 includes the Ride of the Valkyries which few festival goers will fail to recognise as the theme music to the film Apocalypse Now. And John Barry wrote theme music for 12 out of the 19 James Bond films, as well as scores for Midnight Cowboy and Dances With Wolves. He sees himself as an artist, but all anyone ever wants to ask him about is the film theme music he wrote 40 years ago. Regulars had made fun of his cowboy appearance, and had hummed the theme song from the film ‘The Good, The Bad and The Ugly’. It's a pleasure to hear the film's theme music and Nat King Cole's efforts so well presented. Instead of appearing on the silver screen she will be singing the theme tune to the film. Pop stardom is simply not on his agenda, with film scores and theme music having significantly more appeal, and in his view, greater longevity in terms of a career. The theme music has now been brought out as an album. The soundtracks of all the films in the trilogy are a mix of theme music as well as on-screen sound, but, importantly, no dialogue or voiceover. Rock music and TV theme tunes are being piped into classrooms to help pupils study for their exams. Hannah finished cooking her eggs as the music from the theme song rang through the living room and into the kitchen. The theme music, Song of Australia, was performed by Ian Walker and recorded at St Mark's Church, Darling Point, in Sydney. I remember being utterly thrilled by it, and the theme music is still one of my favourite ever tunes. She loved the theme song and bought the sheet music, as you did back then. Synonyms tune, music, air, strain, subject, line, part, song, refrain, jingle, piece 3usually as modifier A setting given to a restaurant, pub, or leisure venue, intended to evoke a particular country, historical period, culture, etc. an Irish theme pub Example sentencesExamples Owners Paul and Valerie Fileger are changing the name, menu and the theme of the restaurant. There is no clear theme, but enlarged historical photos of the area line the upper walls. The fact that it was served in a gondola-shaped dish was inexplicable considering the restaurant's Bulgarian theme, but at least it added novelty value. To fit in with the spa theme, the Sands restaurant offers a spa menu featuring light, low-calorie dishes that perfectly complement the idea of eating yourself healthy in culinary style. It's not the most appropriate time to review a restaurant with a spooky theme, but I decided not to wait until Halloween as The Witches is definitely worth visiting more than once a year. The Restaurant has three themes - Railway, History and Country. Following the theme of the restaurant, all the dishes are named for Hollywood stars. It's a theme restaurant and the theme is maritime disasters. Lewallen said he'd like to put some Creole and Caribbean-influenced dishes on the menu but by no means is the restaurant theme going to go New Orleans or tropical. There was a distinct Japanese theme to the décor, which made sense since the proprietor was from a traditional Japanese family. The entrance is quite enchanting, surrounded by a garden that elegantly complements the restaurant's typical Bulgarian theme. Getting the right team together is important, so you must make sure that you have people with the correct experience for the theme of your restaurant. The rustic Northern theme of the restaurant and the pleasant ambient sound combined to make a truly wonderful and very repeatable dining experience. How any of this related to the theme of the restaurant I couldn't figure then and still can't. Uniforms are designed keeping in mind the theme of the restaurant. 4Linguistics The stem of a noun or verb; the part to which inflections are added, especially one composed of the root and an added vowel. 〔语言学〕（名词、动词等的）词干 5historical Any of the twenty-nine provinces in the Byzantine empire. 〈史〉（拜占庭帝国的）行政区 Example sentencesExamples Other administrative units were devised in due course, such as the shires in England and the themes in Byzantium. verbθiːmθim [with object] Give a particular theme or setting to (a leisure venue, event, etc.) （休闲场所、活动）以…为主题 the amusement park will be themed as a Caribbean pirate stronghold Example sentencesExamples We walked in silence for a while, eventually finding an Elvis-Presley-themed café to settle down in. Jessica thought the set looked cool, but she wondered why every single pop act had to theme their concerts. The chef cooks whatever vegetables, meat, and fish are in season and often there are themed nights. Centenary Square, for example, would be an ideal place for regular themed open-air markets. It is themed around the antics of a group of infamous pirates. To try to make their submission stand out, desperate publishers have taken to theming their entries. Each disco will be themed to provide an opportunity to dress up and really have fun! There will be prizes for the best costumes and street musicians and special themed events in the restaurants and pubs. The money has been raised through fun weekends, tombola, raffles and special themed events. The grant will not only cover this musical event but also go to fund other themed events, e.g. Halloween, later in the year. As well as the flowers, visitors can also enjoy guided walks, evening concerts, plays and themed festivals. There will be themed events each weekend and in the final week our Viking heritage will be celebrated with saga, dance and song. He said no decision has been made as to whether the library will hold a Harry-Potter-themed party in the future. A jazz trio, which can be hired for £250 an hour, works well at a Twenties-themed party. Fairytale characters roam the store, the main window of which is themed with a different fairy tale. Other themed rooms include the Chinese Room, the Governess Suite and the Green Room. He went to a private fancy dress party that was themed and wore something that might be considered by some as bad taste. The garden party was one of three themed events chosen by the Queen to be part of her Golden Jubilee celebrations. Monthly themed nights will start in March with an Italian evening. All exhibition proposals must be themed and group based with a minimum of three artists. Cheaper options will typically involve theming a venue around a simple visual principle - hence the enduring popularity of the black and white night - or adding simple table novelties such as masks. Origin Middle English: via Old French from Latin thema, from Greek, literally 'proposition'; related to tithenai 'to set or place'. Rhymes abeam, agleam, beam, blaspheme, bream, deem, deme, downstream, dream, esteem, extreme, gleam, hakim, kilim, meme, midstream, Nîmes, régime, scheme, scream, seam, seem, steam, stream, supreme, team, teem, upstream Definition of theme in US English: theme nounTHēmθim 1The subject of a talk, a piece of writing, a person's thoughts, or an exhibition; a topic. 题目，主题 the theme of the sermon was reverence 这次布道的主题是敬爱。 a show on the theme of waste and recycling 关于垃圾和回收主题的一次展览。 Example sentencesExamples The idea of an art exhibition on the theme of beauty pageants might seem odd at first, but in Venezuela beauty queens are a national obsession. In the coming year, the Association will focus on the theme of leadership. On the theme of ‘how to get the best out of your people’, Eriksson said that while he trusted his own judgment he was prepared to explain decisions and listen to suggestions. Here is an extract from his writings on the theme of faith glorifying God. The Bishop of Birmingham, the Rt Rev John Sentamu, delivered the sermon on the theme of hope for the world. The former church will host an installation-based exhibition on the theme of light, which will run from July to October. There's an exhibition on the theme of the second world war at the Museum; I'll pay it a visit and report back! In offering my reasons for the existence of terrorists and terrorism, I focus squarely on the theme of civil society and democratization. This major exhibition focuses on the theme of desire in Surrealist art. So we decided to have an exhibition on the theme of illumination. The report focuses on the theme of proactively learning from experience. And if you poke around in there you might find more on the theme of writing and narcissism. Various shows and exhibitions have been staged inside the gallery on the theme of ‘humankind in harmony with nature’. The exhibition on the theme of growing up in a small fishing village looked at stories of truancy, illness and religion and what children of those bygone days did during their leisure time. He has now come up with an exhibition of paintings centring on the theme of ‘innocence’. Ballon Improvement Group is sponsoring a poster competition for school children on the theme of ‘Litter Control’. The new bins will carry messages on the theme of ‘respect’, which has been promoted through large posters put up along the roadside. At the end of each chapter, however, review questions are offered for discussion, which helps the reader focus on the theme of each chapter. The Sheppard Trusts Heritage Competition for primary schools was on the theme of ‘Connacht Long Ago’. A yoga day on the theme of the anti-war movement is also being organised and details of this can be obtained by contacting Michele - see below for contact information. Synonyms subject, topic, subject matter 1.1Linguistics The first major constituent of a clause, indicating the subject-matter, typically being the subject but optionally other constituents, as in “poor he is not.”. 〔语言学〕主位，主题。与RHEME 相对 Contrasted with rheme Example sentencesExamples When a sentence has an indirect object, that constituent may also function as a marked theme, the focus of attention, by beginning the sentence. In the theme-rheme structure, it is the theme that is the prominent element. 1.2US An essay written by a student on an assigned subject. 〈美〉（学生的命题）作文 Example sentencesExamples Each student will write a theme on a topic chosen by the teacher or selected through a class activity such as brainstorming. She had to write a theme once on what book she'd want to have with her if she were stranded on a desert island. So how do I go about writing a theme? Synonyms essay, composition, paper, dissertation 2An idea that recurs in or pervades a work of art or literature. （文艺作品的）主题（思想） Example sentencesExamples It's also the appeal of the classics, and many novels for older children and teens draw heavily on classic themes, tackling challenging ideas along the way. When analysing a play you should look for the overall theme/idea. Novelist John Gardner once observed that there are only two themes in all of literature: Someone goes on a journey, and a stranger comes to town. The other day I glanced at the latest of these potted guides, which informed me that ‘childhood is a recurring theme in Scottish literature’. To be sure, the painful consequence of racial violence is a pervasive theme in black American literature. The theme of life lessons recurs throughout these eleven poems, as the reader follows a young girl and boy through childhood. Another important cause of tension was the persistent use of mythological themes in art and literature, in a society still devoted to Christianity. This brief description of the plot of Cabaret does not really describe the story of the film, since it fails to elaborate the film's themes, ideas and morals. But death has been a really important theme in human literature. Fresh fruit and flowers are a part of every entertainment, and nature and gardens are central themes in literature and poetry. In these first few years of Empire, the dominant theme in Roman literature is a consciousness of decline. We have divided these issues into five areas, based upon the common themes found in the literature. Robert Cormier, a well-known author of adolescent literature, uses the theme of intimidation in many of his books. The theme of identity also pervades the Cinderella story. Discuss why this is such a popular theme in recent literature and media texts. Unlike many of his West German colleagues, he sees nothing objectionable in making connections, letting his imagination play with themes and ideas from other sources. Love, sex, duplicity, betrayal - the abiding themes of literature are all there, along with the fascinating twist that it's all going on under the watchful eye of the public. It makes me wonder about men's attitudes to violence, and how it is often portrayed as a force which binds them together - an old theme in literature and cinema. It is a theme that pervades this seductive book, with its delight in the arcane and ordinary. The motivation, themes, and ideas behind a work can reveal something to us about ourselves, a kind of inner truth. 2.1Music A prominent or frequently recurring melody or group of notes in a composition. 〔乐〕主题，主旋律 Example sentencesExamples At the time Rachmaninov wrote, he competed with variations on the same theme by Liszt, Schumann, and Brahms. Written in the form of a theme and variations, Britten composed a central theme based on a melody by the first great English composer, Henry Purcell. There are motifs, themes, and recurring melodies, all the things you'd expect from one song blown up to forty minutes. The central melody evolves around a minimal theme reminiscent of random melodies played on wind chimes. Still, any score by such an important composer, even one that plays quirky variations on themes by Mozart, is worth hearing. The composer claims to have used themes by Soler and Boccherini. His operas reveal careful dramatic planning, and his use of recurring themes and motifs frequently creates conceptual and musical unity within a work. Synonyms melody, tune, air, motif, leitmotif 2.2usually as modifier (of music) frequently recurring in or accompanying the beginning and end of a film, play, or musical. （音乐）主题曲 a theme song 主题歌。 Example sentencesExamples Instead of appearing on the silver screen she will be singing the theme tune to the film. And John Barry wrote theme music for 12 out of the 19 James Bond films, as well as scores for Midnight Cowboy and Dances With Wolves. The theme music, Song of Australia, was performed by Ian Walker and recorded at St Mark's Church, Darling Point, in Sydney. Some parents have noticed their babies quietening when a familiar song or TV theme tune comes on. Aside from the beginning theme song, don't expect much. He sees himself as an artist, but all anyone ever wants to ask him about is the film theme music he wrote 40 years ago. The theme music of the film has become a hit with mobile users in town. And German TV networks run the theme music from that movie in their reports. Act 3 includes the Ride of the Valkyries which few festival goers will fail to recognise as the theme music to the film Apocalypse Now. Hannah finished cooking her eggs as the music from the theme song rang through the living room and into the kitchen. Rock music and TV theme tunes are being piped into classrooms to help pupils study for their exams. Pop stardom is simply not on his agenda, with film scores and theme music having significantly more appeal, and in his view, greater longevity in terms of a career. The soundtracks of all the films in the trilogy are a mix of theme music as well as on-screen sound, but, importantly, no dialogue or voiceover. I remember being utterly thrilled by it, and the theme music is still one of my favourite ever tunes. Regulars had made fun of his cowboy appearance, and had hummed the theme song from the film ‘The Good, The Bad and The Ugly’. The show runs from March 16-20 and features a specially composed theme song and musical hits from Chicago, Phantom of the Opera and Ring of the Roses. She loved the theme song and bought the sheet music, as you did back then. She half expected a deer to prance by a rainbow while some overly cheesy theme song music started playing. It's a pleasure to hear the film's theme music and Nat King Cole's efforts so well presented. The theme music has now been brought out as an album. Synonyms tune, music, air, strain, subject, line, part, song, refrain, jingle, piece 3usually as modifier A setting given to a leisure venue or activity, intended to evoke a particular country, historical period, culture, etc. a family fun park with a western theme 具西方情调的家庭娱乐公园。 a New Deal theme restaurant 具美国风格的餐馆。 Example sentencesExamples To fit in with the spa theme, the Sands restaurant offers a spa menu featuring light, low-calorie dishes that perfectly complement the idea of eating yourself healthy in culinary style. Uniforms are designed keeping in mind the theme of the restaurant. The Restaurant has three themes - Railway, History and Country. It's not the most appropriate time to review a restaurant with a spooky theme, but I decided not to wait until Halloween as The Witches is definitely worth visiting more than once a year. Owners Paul and Valerie Fileger are changing the name, menu and the theme of the restaurant. It's a theme restaurant and the theme is maritime disasters. Getting the right team together is important, so you must make sure that you have people with the correct experience for the theme of your restaurant. There was a distinct Japanese theme to the décor, which made sense since the proprietor was from a traditional Japanese family. Lewallen said he'd like to put some Creole and Caribbean-influenced dishes on the menu but by no means is the restaurant theme going to go New Orleans or tropical. The fact that it was served in a gondola-shaped dish was inexplicable considering the restaurant's Bulgarian theme, but at least it added novelty value. The rustic Northern theme of the restaurant and the pleasant ambient sound combined to make a truly wonderful and very repeatable dining experience. There is no clear theme, but enlarged historical photos of the area line the upper walls. The entrance is quite enchanting, surrounded by a garden that elegantly complements the restaurant's typical Bulgarian theme. Following the theme of the restaurant, all the dishes are named for Hollywood stars. How any of this related to the theme of the restaurant I couldn't figure then and still can't. 4Linguistics The stem of a noun or verb; the part to which inflections are added, especially one composed of the root and an added vowel. 〔语言学〕（名词、动词等的）词干 5historical Any of the twenty-nine provinces in the Byzantine empire. 〈史〉（拜占庭帝国的）行政区 Example sentencesExamples Other administrative units were devised in due course, such as the shires in England and the themes in Byzantium. verbTHēmθim [with object] Give a particular setting or ambience to (a venue or activity) （休闲场所、活动的）主题，格调 the amusement park will be themed as a Caribbean pirate stronghold Example sentencesExamples He said no decision has been made as to whether the library will hold a Harry-Potter-themed party in the future. The garden party was one of three themed events chosen by the Queen to be part of her Golden Jubilee celebrations. We walked in silence for a while, eventually finding an Elvis-Presley-themed café to settle down in. Other themed rooms include the Chinese Room, the Governess Suite and the Green Room. Cheaper options will typically involve theming a venue around a simple visual principle - hence the enduring popularity of the black and white night - or adding simple table novelties such as masks. The money has been raised through fun weekends, tombola, raffles and special themed events. Each disco will be themed to provide an opportunity to dress up and really have fun! As well as the flowers, visitors can also enjoy guided walks, evening concerts, plays and themed festivals. He went to a private fancy dress party that was themed and wore something that might be considered by some as bad taste. The chef cooks whatever vegetables, meat, and fish are in season and often there are themed nights. There will be prizes for the best costumes and street musicians and special themed events in the restaurants and pubs. Centenary Square, for example, would be an ideal place for regular themed open-air markets. The grant will not only cover this musical event but also go to fund other themed events, e.g. Halloween, later in the year. It is themed around the antics of a group of infamous pirates. Fairytale characters roam the store, the main window of which is themed with a different fairy tale. A jazz trio, which can be hired for £250 an hour, works well at a Twenties-themed party. Monthly themed nights will start in March with an Italian evening. Jessica thought the set looked cool, but she wondered why every single pop act had to theme their concerts. All exhibition proposals must be themed and group based with a minimum of three artists. There will be themed events each weekend and in the final week our Viking heritage will be celebrated with saga, dance and song. To try to make their submission stand out, desperate publishers have taken to theming their entries. Origin Middle English: via Old French from Latin thema, from Greek, literally ‘proposition’; related to tithenai ‘to set or place’.
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