subject matter

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subject matter noun

subject matter

noun

Learner's definition of SUBJECT MATTER

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: the information or ideas that are discussed or dealt with in a book, movie, etc. : what something is about（书、电影等的）主题，题材，主要内容

I found the film's subject matter to be quite disturbing.我发现这部电影的主题颇令人不安。
The magazine's editors care more about style than about subject matter. [=content]杂志的编辑们更关注风格而非内容。
She disapproves of the artist's choice of subject matter.她不喜欢这位画家选择的题材。