materiality
US /məˌtɪriˈæləti/
UK /məˌtɪriˈæləti/
1.
物质性, 实体性
the quality or state of being material; physical existence.
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The artist explored the materiality of clay in her sculptures.
艺术家在她的雕塑中探索了粘土的物质性。
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The philosopher discussed the materiality of the human body.
这位哲学家讨论了人体的物质性。
2.
重要性, 实质性
the quality or state of being relevant or significant.
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The auditor assessed the materiality of the financial misstatements.
审计师评估了财务错报的重要性。
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The court considered the materiality of the new evidence.
法院考虑了新证据的重要性。