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🔑mattermat·ter1 /ˈmæt̬ər / noun - [countable] a subject or situation that you must think about and give your attention to（需要考虑和注意的）问题，事情，情况◆It's a personal matter and I don't want to discuss it with you.这属于个人问题，我不想和你讨论。◆They should try to settle matters between themselves before going to court.他们应该尽量私了以免对簿公堂。◆to simplify / complicate matters使问题变得简单／复杂
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physics物理) all physical substances; not mind or spirit（统称）物质
- [uncountable] a substance of a particular kind（某种）东西，物品，材料◆waste matter废物
- [singular] the matter (with sb / sth) the reason for unhappiness, pain, problems, etc.（不快乐、痛苦、问题等的）原因，理由◆She looks sad. What's the matter with her?她看上去很伤心，她怎么了？◆Eat your dinner! There's nothing the matter with it.吃你的饭！这没有问题。
- [uncountable] the contents of a book, film, etc.（书、电影等的）内容，情节◆I don't think the subject matter of this program is appropriate for children.我认为这个节目的主题不适合儿童。◆reading matter阅读材料
 ●as a matter of factto tell the truth; in reality事实上；实际上；其实◆I like him very much, as a matter of fact.说真的，我很喜欢他。●for that matterin addition; as well此外；就此而言；同样◆Mick is fed up with his classes. I am too, for that matter.米克对他所学的课程很厌烦。在这一点上，我也一样。●make matters / things worseto make a situation, problem, etc. even more difficult or dangerous than before使恶化；使更糟糕●a matter of sth / doing sthsomething that needs or requires something需要…的事◆Learning a language is largely a matter of practice.学习语言主要靠练习。●a matter of opiniona subject on which people do not agree看法不同的问题；见仁见智的事◆“I think the principal is doing a good job.” “That's a matter of opinion.”“我觉得校长干得不错。”“这就见仁见智了。”●no matter who, what, where, etc.whoever, whatever, wherever, etc.不论…；无论…；不管…◆They never listen no matter what you say.无论你说什么，他们从来不听。
🔑mattermat·ter2 /ˈmæt̬ər / verb [intransitive] (not used in the -ing forms不用 -ing 形式) to be important事关紧要；要紧；重要◆It doesn't really matter how much it costs.花费多少真的不打紧。◆Does it matter if we're a little late?我们迟到一小会儿没关系吧？◆What matters most is giving the kids a good start in life.至关重要的是让孩子们的人生有好的开端。 |