n. a design or figure that consists of recurring shapes or colors, as in architecture or decoration
n. a theme that is repeated or elaborated in a piece of music
n. 主题, 基调, 动机, 基本图案
[法] 主旨, 主题, 动机
1. The artist used a floral motif in her painting.
这位艺术家在她的画作中使用了花卉图案。
2. The motif of friendship is common in many stories.
友谊的主题在许多故事中很常见。
3. He designed the fabric with a geometric motif.
他用几何图案设计了这块布料。