material

US /məˈtɪr.i.əl/
UK /məˈtɪr.i.əl/
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材料, 物质

the matter from which a thing is or can be made

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The dress was made of a soft, flowing material.
这件连衣裙是用柔软飘逸的材料制成的。
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Building materials were delivered to the construction site.
建筑材料已运到施工现场。
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substancestufffabrictextilemedium
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资料, 素材, 内容

information or ideas for use in creating a book, speech, or other work

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He gathered research material for his new book.
他为新书收集了研究资料。
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The comedian's new material was very funny.
这位喜剧演员的新段子非常有趣。
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datainformationcontentsubject mattertext
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物质的, 实质性的

relating to the physical or worldly rather than spiritual or intellectual

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He is too concerned with material possessions.
他过于看重物质财富。
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The decision had a significant material impact on the company's finances.
这项决定对公司的财务产生了重大的实质性影响。
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physicaltangibleworldlycorporealsubstantial
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materialityraw materialbill of materials