matter
US /ˈmæt̬.ɚ/
UK /ˈmæt.ər/
名词
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物质
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
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All living things are composed of matter.
所有生物都由物质组成。
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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.
暗物质是一种假想的物质形式，被认为约占可观测宇宙质量-能量含量的27%。
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内容, 实质
the content of a written or spoken work, as distinct from its style or form
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The book's matter was profound, though its style was simple.
这本书的内容很深刻，尽管文风朴素。
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The speaker focused on the core matter of the presentation.
演讲者专注于演示文稿的核心内容。
动词
重要, 有关系
be important, significant, or relevant
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It doesn't matter what you wear, just come.
你穿什么都无所谓，来就行。
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Your opinion really matters to me.
你的意见对我来说真的很重要。