leitmotiv
(also leitmotif), n
1 (music 音) short, constantly repeated, theme in an opera, symphony, etc associated with a particular person, thing or idea 主导主题; 主旋律.
2 (fig 比喻) any recurring feature 反覆出现的特徵
The leitmotiv of her speech was the need to reduce expenditure. 她讲话中一再强调的就是需要削减开支.
🗣️ 情景例句
Mary, this is Stone's brother Jim.
玛丽,这是世通的兄弟吉姆。
Telling your troubles is swelling your troubles.
诉说烦恼等于增加烦恼。
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