matter

US /ˈmæt̬.ɚ/
UK /ˈmæt̬.ɚ/
"matter" picture
1.

物質

physical substance in general, as distinct from mind and spirit; (in physics) that which occupies space and possesses rest mass, especially as distinct from energy

:
All living things are composed of matter.
所有生物都由物質組成。
Dark matter is a hypothetical form of matter that is thought to account for approximately 27% of the mass-energy content of the observable universe.
物質是一種假想的物質形式,被認為約佔可觀測宇宙質量-能量含量的27%。
2.

事情, 問題, 事宜

a subject or situation under consideration

:
This is a serious matter.
這是一件嚴肅的事情
We need to discuss this matter further.
我們需要進一步討論這件事
3.

內容, 實質

the content of a written or spoken work, as distinct from its style or form

:
The book's matter was profound, though its style was simple.
這本書的內容很深刻,儘管文風樸素。
The speaker focused on the core matter of the presentation.
演講者專注於演示文稿的核心內容
1.

重要, 有關係

be important, significant, or relevant

:
It doesn't matter what you wear, just come.
你穿什麼都無所謂,來就行。
Your opinion really matters to me.
你的意見對我來說真的很重要