matter
US /ˈmæt̬.ɚ/
UK /ˈmæt.ər/
名詞
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物質
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
範例:
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All living things are composed of matter.
所有生物都由物質組成。
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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.
暗物質是一種假想的物質形式，被認為約佔可觀測宇宙質量-能量含量的27%。
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內容, 實質
the content of a written or spoken work, as distinct from its style or form
範例:
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The book's matter was profound, though its style was simple.
這本書的內容很深刻，儘管文風樸素。
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The speaker focused on the core matter of the presentation.
演講者專注於演示文稿的核心內容。
動詞
重要, 有關係
be important, significant, or relevant
範例:
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It doesn't matter what you wear, just come.
你穿什麼都無所謂，來就行。
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Your opinion really matters to me.
你的意見對我來說真的很重要。