material
US /məˈtɪr.i.əl/
UK /məˈtɪə.ri.əl/
名词
1.
2.
资料, 素材, 内容
information or ideas for use in creating a book, speech, or other work
示例:
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He gathered research material for his new book.
他为新书收集了研究资料。
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The comedian's new material was very funny.
这位喜剧演员的新段子非常有趣。
形容词
物质的, 实质性的
relating to the physical or worldly rather than spiritual or intellectual
示例:
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He is too concerned with material possessions.
他过于看重物质财富。
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The decision had a significant material impact on the company's finances.
这项决定对公司的财务产生了重大的实质性影响。