substances
US /ˈsʌbstənsɪz/
UK /ˈsʌbstənsɪz/
复数名词
1.
物质, 材料
particular kinds of matter with uniform properties
示例:
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Chemical substances can be dangerous if not handled properly.
化学物质如果处理不当可能会很危险。
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The new material is composed of several different substances.
这种新材料由几种不同的物质组成。
2.
实质, 内容
the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists and which has a tangible, solid presence
示例:
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The report lacked any real substance.
这份报告缺乏任何真正的实质内容。
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He's a man of great moral substance.
他是一个具有伟大道德品质的人。