| 词汇 | matter |
| 释义 | matterUK:*/ˈmætər/US:/ˈmætɚ/ ,(mat′ər)UK-RP:UK-Yorkshire:Irish:Scottish:US Southern:Jamaican: 主要翻译 matter n (substance, material) (物理)物质The carbon matter combines with oxygen.碳物质可以与氧气结合。 matter n (type of material)材料；原料The paper is made of fibrous matter, either pulp or textile.纸是由纤维材料制成的，或是纸浆，或是织物。 matter n (concern, issue)问题；有争议的问题Congress needs to deal with the matter of illegal immigration soon.国会需要尽快处理非法移民的问题。 matter n (subject)事情；课题；讨论中的话题I really don't want to talk about that matter at the moment.现在我实在不想谈那件事。 matter n (situation)事态；问题；状况I really don't want to get involved in this unfortunate matter.我真的不想牵扯到这件麻烦事里。 the matter n informal (difficulty)困扰的事；麻烦的事；困难What's the matter? Do you need some help?出了什么事，你需要帮助吗？usage: talking about a problemThe matter is used after what, something, anything, or nothing to talk about a problem or difficulty. You use the matter in the same way as an adjective like wrong. For example, instead of saying ‘Is something wrong?’ you can say ‘Is something the matter?’What's the matter?There's something the matter with your eyes.Be carefulDon't use ‘the matter’ with this meaning in other types of sentence. Don't say, for example, ‘The matter is that we don’t know where she is'. Say ‘The problem is that we don’t know where she is' or ‘The trouble is that we don’t know where she is'.The problem is that she can't cook.The trouble is there isn't enough money. the matter with [sb] n informal (difficulty faced by [sb])事情；问题What's the matter with Julie? She's been crying all morning.朱莉怎么了？她一早上都哭个没完。 the matter n informal (problem, fault)问题；麻烦；故障I'm not sure what the matter is but my laptop won't connect to the internet.我的笔记本电脑连不上网，不知道怎么回事。 the matter with [sth] n informal (problem, fault with [sth])困难；麻烦；问题What's the matter with your suitcase? Is the handle broken?你的箱子有什么问题吗？是不是提手坏了？ matter vi (be important)很重要；具有重要性If you want to impress an employer, qualifications matter.要想给雇主留下深刻印象，你的资历很重要。 matter to [sb] v expr (be important to [sb])有影响；有重要性；在乎I love Paul, and his happiness matters to me.It doesn't matter to me if it's sunny or not; I still want to go to the beach.天气晴不晴都没有影响，我还是想去沙滩。我爱保罗，他的幸福对我来说很重要。 复合形式： a matter of opinion n (subjective, debatable)见仁见智的事情Fashion is a matter of opinion. a matter of time n ([sth] which will happen eventually)时间问题； (口语)早晚的事；迟早的事They've been dating for 5 years, so it's only a matter of time before he proposes. as a matter of course expr (as part of normal routine)作为理所当然的事；自然地 as a matter of fact expr (in fact, on the contrary)事实上；实际上I'm not ignoring your brother; as a matter of fact, I invited him for dinner tonight.我不是在无视你弟弟，事实上，我还邀请他来吃今晚的晚餐。 as a matter of principle expr (on moral grounds)原则上，从原则上说 Black Lives Matter n (movement protesting anti-Black violence)黑人的命也是命；黑人的命也很重要备注: 抗议针对黑人的暴力和系统性歧视的国际维权运动 BLM n initialism (Black Lives Matter)黑人命也是命；黑人的命也很重要备注: 抗议针对黑人的暴力和系统性歧视的国际维权运动 dark matter (theoretical physics)暗物质 delicate issue, delicate matter n (sensitive subject)敏感问题Impotence is a delicate issue which most men find difficult to discuss.阳痿是一个非常敏感的问题，许多男人都很难启齿。 doesn't matter interj (it's not important)不要紧；没关系"I didn't have time to call Peter." "Doesn't matter. I'll probably see him this evening anyway." It doesn't matter interj (it's not important)没关系；不要紧"I forget to buy the milk." "It doesn't matter. I'll stop by the supermarket on the way back from work." the fact of the matter n (the truth)实际情况；事实真相 for that matter adv (intensifier: what is more) (强调，增强语气)而且，再说，就那件事而论I know she doesn't like his music - for that matter, neither do I.我知道她不喜欢他的音乐，再说，我也不喜欢。 front matter (printing)前页；扉页 gray matter (US), grey matter (UK) n (brain tissue) (大脑)灰白质，灰质 gray matter (US), grey matter (UK) n figurative (brains, intelligence)头脑；智力 in a matter of expr (within: minutes, days, weeks, etc.)...的事；左右 in the matter of [sth] expr formal (regarding)就...而论；在...方面备注: Often used in legal language, in reference to court cases. inorganic matter n (substance not produced by living organisms)无机物The separator removes water, clay, and other inorganic matter from the oil. it does not matter, it doesn't matter interj (it is unimportant or irrelevant)这不重要；这无关紧要It doesn't matter what you say; I'm still going to do what I want.你说什么都不重要。我仍会去做我想做的事。 legal matter n (subject of court proceedings)法律事务；法律事宜When their dispute became a legal matter, she hired the best lawyer she could find. legal matter n (topic relating to law)法律问题 living matter n (organic material)生命物质；活质All living matter contains amino acids. matter little v expr (be unimportant)不重要It matters little whether you come with me or not, I'm going anyway. matter of concern n ([sth] worrying)关心的事The meningitis outbreak is a matter of concern for health officials. matter of fact n (actual fact)无可否认的事实备注: Hyphens are used when the term is an adjectiveWe're not dealing with matters of fact here, only wild opinions. matter of importance, matter of great importance n ([sth] significant)重大事务I can't play with you now; I have matters of importance to deal with. I need to speak to the President now, it is a matter of great importance! matter of indifference n ([sth] insignificant)不在乎的事；漠不关心的事Roger mentioned that he had no religion, and that it was a matter of indifference to him. matter of law n (legal issue)法律问题The interpretation of a written contract is a matter of law to be determined by the court. a matter of life and death, a matter of life or death, a life-or-death matter n (issue of vital importance)生死攸关的问题；紧要问题Getting out of a burning house fast is a matter of life and death. matter of necessity n ([sth] essential)必须的东西You must tell your mother that you will not be home in time, it's a matter of necessity. matter-of-fact adj (practical, straightforward)实事求是的；实际的James spoke about what he had seen in a matter-of-fact manner. matter-of-factly adv (in a straightforward, practical way)实事求是地，直截了当，讲求实际地 matter-of-factness n (straightforwardness)实事求是, 坦率 minor matter n ([sth] trivial)小事儿I was upset, but my mother told me not to get so worked up over a minor matter. money matters npl (finances)金钱方面的问题；金钱问题；财务问题He lets his wife handle all the money matters, like paying the mortgage and the bills. no laughing matter, not a laughing matter n ([sth] serious)不是开玩笑的事Slipping on the ice is no laughing matter; you could break your neck. no matter expr informal (it is not important) (非正式用语)没关系，不要紧，没事The concert's sold out? No matter. We'll go to the movies instead.音乐会的票卖光了？不要紧，我们改去看电影。 no matter expr (with noun: regardless of [sth])不管，无论You can cancel your appointment at any time, no matter the reason.我可以随时以任何理由取消预约。 no matter how expr (with clause: whichever way)不管怎样；无论如何No matter how you go, you can't get there in less than an hour. no matter how adv (in whatever manner)不管；无论She's determined to become famous, no matter how! no matter how expr (with adjective: to whatever degree)无论多么...She resists any change, no matter how small. no matter what adv (whatever)不管什么We need to get that money, no matter what!无论如何，我们都要拿到那笔钱！ no matter what expr (with clause: regardless of [sth])无论；不管Jason is always cheerful, no matter what life hands him.不管生活如何，杰森总是很开朗。 no matter when adv (at whatever time)无论何时；随便什么时候You can always phone me, no matter when. no matter when expr (with clause: regardless of when)不管何时No matter when I go, there always seems to be a long queue. no matter where expr (with clause: regardless of where)无论在哪里；不管到哪里No matter where I go, I always carry a sketchbook and pen with me. no matter which expr (with clause: whichever)无论哪个；无论哪些No matter which lighter you buy, they all burn gas.No matter which route we take, we will still be late. no matter who expr (with clause: whoever)不管是谁No matter who says that the sky is green, they are still wrong. not matter v expr (be unimportant)无关紧要It does not matter if you make a typing mistake; just back up and fix it.Don't be upset about what happened; it doesn't matter. not matter to [sb] vtr (be unimportant to)对…来说不重要；于…无关紧要It doesn't matter to me. organic matter n (material from living thing)有机物I recycle organic matter to make garden compost.Decomposers, like maggots, eat dead organic matter. particulate matter n uncountable (particles in air) (悬浮在气体中)颗粒物 the quick n figurative (most essential part)核心Stop prevaricating and get to the quick of the matter. subject matter n (theme or topic of discussion) (讨论)主题，主旨The subject matter of today's lecture is water pollution.今天讲座的主题是水污染。 subject matter n (object of study) (研究)主题This painter chooses unconventional subject matter, such as litter on the sidewalk.这位画家选用非传统的题材，比如人行道上的垃圾等。 the truth of the matter n (facts, reality)现实；事实，事情的真相 trivial matter n ([sth] insignificant)区区小事；芝麻大的事；芝麻大的事Some people get very upset over the most trivial matters. what does it matter? interj (I don't care)有什么关系呢？So you're earning more than me – what does it matter? What's the matter? expr (What is wrong?)出什么事了？；怎么了？ white matter n uncountable (nerve tissue) (神经组织)白质 |
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