词汇 matter 在中文的含义

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matter

US /ˈmæt̬.ɚ/
UK /ˈmæt̬.ɚ/
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名词

1.

物质

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

示例:
All living things are composed of matter.
所有生物都由物质组成。
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.
物质是一种假想的物质形式,被认为约占可观测宇宙质量-能量含量的27%。
2.

事情, 问题, 事宜

a subject or situation under consideration

示例:
This is a serious matter.
这是一件严肃的事情
We need to discuss this matter further.
我们需要进一步讨论这件事
3.

内容, 实质

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

示例:
The book's matter was profound, though its style was simple.
这本书的内容很深刻,尽管文风朴素。
The speaker focused on the core matter of the presentation.
演讲者专注于演示文稿的核心内容

动词

1.

重要, 有关系

be important, significant, or relevant

示例:
It doesn't matter what you wear, just come.
你穿什么都无所谓,来就行。
Your opinion really matters to me.
你的意见对我来说真的很重要
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