material
US /məˈtɪr.i.əl/
UK /məˈtɪə.ri.əl/
名詞
1.
2.
資料, 素材, 內容
information or ideas for use in creating a book, speech, or other work
範例:
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He gathered research material for his new book.
他為新書收集了研究資料。
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The comedian's new material was very funny.
這位喜劇演員的新段子非常有趣。
形容詞
物質的, 實質性的
relating to the physical or worldly rather than spiritual or intellectual
範例:
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He is too concerned with material possessions.
他過於看重物質財富。
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The decision had a significant material impact on the company's finances.
這項決定對公司的財務產生了重大的實質性影響。