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
Hail to the victors valiant,
向勇敢的胜利者致敬,
I wonder if it will be too long.
我不知道它是不是会太长。
He was known to us all as Dickie and his eccentricity had become legendary long before he died.