B2 noun 中性

topic

/ˈtɒpɪk/

A topic is a specific subject that is being discussed, written about, or studied. It serves as the central focus or theme of a conversation, book, or academic paper.

例句

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1

What's the topic of today's meeting?

What are we planning to discuss in our meeting today?

2

The committee addressed several sensitive topics during the hearing.

The group talked about several difficult subjects during the official meeting.

3

Don't bring up that topic again; it's a bit of a sore spot.

Please don't mention that subject again because it makes me uncomfortable.

词族

名词
topic
副词
topically
形容词
topical
相关
topicality
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记忆技巧

Think of a 'Top'ic as being at the 'Top' of your notes or the main thing 'on top' of your mind during a talk.

快速测验

The _______ of the lecture was the impact of climate change on biodiversity.

正确!

正确答案是: topic

例句

1

What's the topic of today's meeting?

everyday

What are we planning to discuss in our meeting today?

2

The committee addressed several sensitive topics during the hearing.

formal

The group talked about several difficult subjects during the official meeting.

3

Don't bring up that topic again; it's a bit of a sore spot.

informal

Please don't mention that subject again because it makes me uncomfortable.

4

Choosing a research topic is the first step in writing a thesis.

academic

Deciding on a specific subject to study is the beginning of writing a major paper.

5

We need to stay on topic to finish this presentation on time.

business

We must keep talking about the main point so we can finish the presentation quickly.

词族

名词
topic
副词
topically
形容词
topical
相关
topicality

常见搭配

hot topic a very popular or controversial subject
research topic a subject chosen for scientific or academic study
main topic the primary subject being discussed
off-topic something that is not related to the current discussion
sensitive topic a subject that needs to be handled with care or privacy

常用短语

change the topic

to start talking about something different

a wide range of topics

a large variety of different subjects

broach a topic

to introduce a difficult or sensitive subject for discussion

容易混淆的词

topic vs subject

A subject is often a broad field of study (like History), while a topic is a specific area within that field (like the French Revolution).

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使用说明

The word is widely used in both academic and casual contexts to define the scope of communication. In TOEFL exams, 'topic' often refers to the 'topic sentence' or the 'main idea' of a passage.

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常见错误

Learners sometimes use 'topic' when they mean 'title'. Remember that a title is the name of a work, while the topic is what the work is actually about.

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记忆技巧

Think of a 'Top'ic as being at the 'Top' of your notes or the main thing 'on top' of your mind during a talk.

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词源

Derived from the Greek word 'topos', which means 'place' or 'location'.

语法模式

countable noun often followed by the preposition 'of' plural form is 'topics'
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文化背景

In many English-speaking cultures, certain topics like money, religion, or politics are considered 'taboo' or inappropriate for small talk.

快速测验

The _______ of the lecture was the impact of climate change on biodiversity.

正确!

正确答案是: topic

相关词

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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