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matter
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plural matters
plural matters
Learner's definition of MATTER
1
[count] : something that is being done, talked about, or thought about事情；问题 — often used in an ironic way to refer to a difficult or important situation or problem常用作讽刺之意，指困难或重要的情况或问题
- He has a few personal matters to deal with.他有一些私事要处理。
- Disagreement is one thing, but accusations of lying are a different matter altogether!分歧是一回事，但对谎言的指控完全是另一回事！
- Thanks for bringing this matter to our attention. [=for telling us about this problem or issue]感谢告知我们这个问题。
- That's a matter for a jury (to decide).这是陪审团（要决定）的事。
- The schedule is a matter of some concern. [=is something that we are worried about]这个日程安排是我们所担忧的事情。
- It's no easy/simple matter [=it's not easy] to find a decent place to live in this city.在这个城市找一个像样的住所不是件容易事。
- This is no joking/laughing matter. = This is a serious matter.这不是开玩笑的事。
- Getting the money to finance a project like this is no small matter. [=is not an easy thing to do]为这样一个项目融资可不是件轻松的事。
- He wants to buy a new car, but first there's the little/small matter of getting enough money to pay for it. [=he can't buy a new car until he has enough money to pay for it]他想买一辆新车，但首先有个小问题就是弄到足够多的钱。
2
matters [plural] : the situation or subject that is being discussed or dealt with事态；事宜；情况
- Let's not allow matters [=things] to get out of control.我们不要让事态失控。
- She's an expert in legal/financial/money matters. = (formal) She's an expert in matters legal/financial.她在法律/金融/理财事宜上是专家。
- It's best not to interfere in matters [=affairs] of the heart.最好不要干涉感情的事。
- It didn't exactly help matters [=it didn't make the situation better] when he accused her of lying!他指责她撒谎完全于事无补！
- He laughed at her and then, to make matters worse, he accused her of lying! [=it made the situation worse when he accused her of lying]他嘲笑她就算了，更糟糕的是，他指责她撒谎！
- To (further) complicate matters, they both have the same name. = To complicate matters further, they both have the same name. [=the situation is more complicated because they both have the same name]他们两人竟然同名，这使情况更加复杂了。
- After months of waiting for something to happen, he decided to take matters into his own hands. [=to do something himself instead of waiting for other people to do something]在等待了几个月之后，他决定亲自处理问题。
3
[noncount]
a physics : the thing that forms physical objects and occupies space物质
- Can matter and energy be changed into each other?物质和能量可以相互转换吗？
b : material of a particular kind东西；物品；材料 — see also back matter, front matter, gray matter, subject matter
- vegetable matter植物
- organic/waste matter有机物；废物
- printed/reading matter [=books, magazines, newspapers, etc.]印刷品；阅读材料
4
the matter — used to ask if there is a problem or to say that there is or is not a problem麻烦事；问题 — often + with
- What's the matter? [=what's the problem?; what's wrong?]怎么啦？
- “Is anything the matter?” [=is anything wrong?; is there a problem?] “No, nothing's the matter.”“有什么问题吗？”“不，没有。”
- Nothing's the matter with me. I'm fine.没事，我很好。
- There's something the matter with the car. [=there's something wrong with the car; there's a problem with the car]这车出故障了。
Usage用法 The question “What's the matter?” is usually asked in a friendly way.疑问句What's the matter通常是一种友好的询问方式。 The question “What's the matter with you?” is usually asked in an unfriendly way by someone who is annoyed or angry.疑问句What's the matter with you通常是一种不友好的询问方式，表示说话人生气或愤怒的情绪。
- You look sad. What's the matter? [=what's wrong?]你看起来很失落，发生什么事了？
- You keep making stupid mistakes. What's the matter with you? [=what's wrong with you?; why do you keep making stupid mistakes?]你总是犯愚蠢的错误，你是怎么了？
a matter of
1
— used to refer to a small amount小量；少量
- It cooks in a matter of (a few) minutes. [=it cooks in just a few minutes]只需将它烹调几分钟。
- They quarreled over a matter of a mere couple of dollars.他们为了区区几美元争吵起来。
- The crisis was resolved in a matter of a few hours.危机在几小时内就化解了。
- The ball was foul by a matter of inches.这球仅仅出界几英寸。
2
— used to say that one thing results from or requires another靠；源于；要求
- Learning to ride a bicycle is a matter of practice. [=learning to ride a bicycle requires practice]学骑自行车要靠练习。
- His success was just a matter of being in the right place at the right time. [=he succeeded because he was in the right place at the right time]他的成功仅仅是天时地利的缘故。
- It's only a matter of time before/until we catch him. [=we will catch him eventually]我们抓到他只是个时间问题。
3
— used to explain the reason for something因为；是…的原因
- She insists on honesty as a matter of principle. [=because she believes that honesty is morally right]她坚持诚实守信，因为这是个原则问题。
- All requests for free tickets are turned down as a matter of policy. [=because our policy requires it; because we have decided that that is what we should always do]所有免票申请都因为政策问题遭拒。
4
— used to say that something is based on opinion, taste, etc.基于（观念、品位等）；属于…问题
- “He's doing a terrible job.” “That's a matter of opinion.” [=that's not a definite fact; that's something that people have different opinions about]“干得很差。”“这是个不同看法的问题。”
- Some people like seafood and some people don't. It's all just a matter of taste. [=it is something that is based on personal taste]有人喜欢海鲜，有人讨厌海鲜。这只是个人口味问题。
- Her plans for the election are still a matter of conjecture. [=people are not sure about her plans for the election]她的竞选计划目前仅仅是人们的猜测。
5
— used to say that something is important, interesting, etc.重要问题；令人感兴趣之事
- The outcome of the trial is a matter of interest to many people. [=many people are interested in the outcome of the trial]许多人对法庭审判的结果感兴趣。
- Resolving this problem quickly is a matter of (some) urgency/importance. [=it is urgent/important to resolve this problem quickly]迅速解决这一问题是当务之急。
- I'd like to know how much it costs, just as a matter of interest. [=because I am interested in knowing even though I do not need to know]我只是出于兴趣才想知道它的费用。
a matter of debate
a matter of life and death
a matter of record
: something that is known because it has been publicly said or reported in the past有案可查的事
- His opposition to the plan is a matter of record.他反对这个计划是有案可查的。
as a matter of course
— used to say that something will or should happen because it is natural, usual, or logical理所当然；按常规
- You should take proper precautions as a matter of course. [=as part of your usual routine]你应该按常规采取适当的预防措施。
- We went out to dinner on her birthday, and as a matter of course [=of course, naturally] we paid for her meal.我们出去吃晚饭为她庆祝生日，理所当然地，我们为这顿饭买单。
as a matter of fact
for that matter
— used with a statement that adds to a previous statement对这一点；就此而言
- I haven't seen him for years—or her either, for that matter. [=I also haven't seen her for years]我多年没有见到他了，而且我也多年没有见到她了。
mind over matter
no matter
1
informal — used to say that something is not important不要紧；没关系
- “I may be delayed for a few minutes.” “No matter. [=it doesn't matter] We still have plenty of time.”“我可能会晚几分钟到。”“没关系，我们时间还很充裕。”
2
— used with what, how, when, etc., to say that something does not, will not, or should not affect something else不管，无论（与what、how、when等连用，指某件事对其他事毫无影响） — see also no matter how you slice it at 2slice
- I'm going to do it, no matter what you say. = No matter what you say, I'm going to do it. [=nothing you say will stop me from doing it]不管你怎么说，我都要去做。
- He intends to buy that car no matter how much it costs.不管花多少钱他都打算买下那辆车。
- Everyone is welcome here, no matter where they come from.无论从哪儿来的，在这里每个人都受欢迎。
- He wants to win, no matter what. [=he wants to win so much that he will do anything to win]无论如何他都想赢。
the fact of the matter is
— used to emphasize a statement that follows实际情况是；事实上
- She thinks she knows what she's talking about, but the fact of the matter is, she's wrong.她认为她知道自己在说什么，但事实上，她错了。
- The budget is very tight this year. The fact of the matter is, we may have to lay off a few employees.今年的预算很紧张。实际情况是我们可能不得不解雇一些员工。
the truth of the matter
— used to stress the truth of a statement事实
- We may have to lay off a few employees this year. That's the truth of the matter. [=that's the truth]我们今年可能不得不解雇一些员工，这就是事实。
- The truth of the matter is, she was wrong and he was right.事实上她是错的，他才是对的。
2 matter /ˈmætɚ/ verb
matters; mattered; mattering
2 matter
/ˈmætɚ/
verb
matters; mattered; mattering
Learner's definition of MATTER
not used in progressive tenses [no object]
: to be important有重大影响；要紧；事关紧要 — often + that — often + how, who, what, etc.
- Our families and friends are the people who matter most to us. [=the people we care about most]家人和朋友对我们来说是最重要的。
- Her wealth doesn't matter to me. = It doesn't matter to me that she's rich. [=I don't care that she is rich]她的财富与我无关。
- It may not matter to you, but it matters a lot to me!这也许对你无所谓，但对我却至关紧要！
- “Which would you prefer?” “Either one is fine. It really doesn't matter (to me).”“你想要哪一个？”“随便哪一个都行，我真的不介意。”
- I don't care if you're a little late. All that matters is that you're safe. = The only thing that matters is that you're safe. = What matters is that you're safe.你晚到一会儿没关系，最要紧的是你的安全。
- “Why are you being so quiet?” “Does it matter?” “Of course it matters!”“为什么你一直不说话？”“这有什么要紧吗？”“当然了！”
- What does it matter? = It doesn't matter. [=it's not important; I don't care]那有什么关系？
- I see that she's late again. Not that it matters (to me). [=she's late again, but that's all right]我看见她又迟到了。不过（对我）没什么大不了的。
- He acts as if it doesn't matter that he lied to us.他向我们撒谎，可他却显得无所谓。
- It doesn't matter how old you are.你的年纪无关紧要。
- It doesn't matter what I say to him. He just won't listen.我跟他说什么都不重要，他根本不会听。
- It doesn't matter whether we stay at home or go out.我们待在家里还是出去都可以。
1
f
: something to be proved in law
g
obsolete : sensible or serious material as distinguished from nonsense or drollery
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2
a
: the substance of which a physical object is composed
d(1)
: material (such as feces or urine) discharged from the living body
(2)
: material discharged by suppuration : pus
3
a
: the indeterminate subject of reality
especially : the element in the universe that undergoes formation and alteration
b
: the formless substratum of all things which exists only potentially and upon which form acts to produce realities
mattered; mattering; matters
Synonyms
Example Sentences
Noun He has a few personal matters to deal with. Disagreement is one thing, but accusations of lying are a different matter altogether! Can matter and energy be changed into each other? Verb It may not matter to you, but it matters a lot to me! “Why are you being so quiet?” “Does it matter?” “Of course it matters!”
Recent Examples on the Web
Andrew Gillis, cleveland, 18 Sep. 2022 Some antiabortion Republicans also gave the bill a chilly reception, saying that the proposal, which has no chance of passage, simply served to motivate Democratic voters and that Congress should stay out of the matter for now. Alex Leary, WSJ, 18 Sep. 2022 The inspector general launched a review of the matter last month after receiving an anonymous email last month. Lori Aratani, Washington Post, 17 Sep. 2022 The facts of the matter are there is a reality to that. James Weber, The Enquirer, 16 Sep. 2022 In coming weeks, the company will start offering the accounts to thousands of workers and a small percentage of its online customers as part of an initial beta test of the new service, according to people with knowledge of the matter. BostonGlobe.com, 14 Sep. 2022 Friend-of-the-court briefs took an even broader view of the matter. Matt Ford, The New Republic, 13 Sep. 2022 The Commerce Department plans to impose the restrictions on three companies: KLA, Lam Research, and Applied Materials, according to unidentified sources with knowledge of the matter. Prarthana Prakash, Fortune, 13 Sep. 2022 The hard fact of the matter is that preventing hair thinning or boosting hair regrowth is a tricky problem to solve. Cristina Montemayor, Men's Health, 13 Sep. 2022 Jinitzail Hernández, BostonGlobe.com, 16 Sep. 2022 Wins and losses still matter in the NFL, but the ability to develop players is also important. Jaylon Thompson, USA TODAY, 11 Sep. 2022 But when the ground suddenly starts to shake under their feet, the puzzle of life doesn’t matter and the struggle to not be pulled into the abyss begins. Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 9 Sep. 2022 But that doesn’t matter to the masses of a fan base that has grown accustomed to elite QB play. oregonlive, 4 Sep. 2022 But the truth doesn’t matter for some candidates, who use the anti-media message to drum up support. cleveland, 3 Sep. 2022 The Heisman conversation in September also doesn’t matter, but at least there are games and stats behind those September arguments. Josh Newman, The Salt Lake Tribune, 28 Aug. 2022 Individual endorsements rarely matter much on their own, but experts say that Bass’ virtual lock on party backing could be significant for voters. Julia Wick, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2022 But the refresh rate doesn’t matter much for web browsing and word processing. Sascha Brodsky, Popular Mechanics, 15 Aug. 2022 See More
Noun
The fact of the matter, though, is that the Bengals have allowed 13 sacks through 130 minutes of game time over the first two weeks. Andrew Gillis, cleveland, 18 Sep. 2022 Some antiabortion Republicans also gave the bill a chilly reception, saying that the proposal, which has no chance of passage, simply served to motivate Democratic voters and that Congress should stay out of the matter for now. Alex Leary, WSJ, 18 Sep. 2022 The inspector general launched a review of the matter last month after receiving an anonymous email last month. Lori Aratani, Washington Post, 17 Sep. 2022 The facts of the matter are there is a reality to that. James Weber, The Enquirer, 16 Sep. 2022 In coming weeks, the company will start offering the accounts to thousands of workers and a small percentage of its online customers as part of an initial beta test of the new service, according to people with knowledge of the matter. BostonGlobe.com, 14 Sep. 2022 Friend-of-the-court briefs took an even broader view of the matter. Matt Ford, The New Republic, 13 Sep. 2022 The Commerce Department plans to impose the restrictions on three companies: KLA, Lam Research, and Applied Materials, according to unidentified sources with knowledge of the matter. Prarthana Prakash, Fortune, 13 Sep. 2022 The hard fact of the matter is that preventing hair thinning or boosting hair regrowth is a tricky problem to solve. Cristina Montemayor, Men's Health, 13 Sep. 2022 Verb
In Massachusetts, Eoin Reilly, a longtime immigration lawyer from Roslindale, said that being flown to Martha’s Vineyard instead of Boston might not matter in court, but that being promised a job that did not exist is a more serious legal issue. Jinitzail Hernández, BostonGlobe.com, 16 Sep. 2022 Wins and losses still matter in the NFL, but the ability to develop players is also important. Jaylon Thompson, USA TODAY, 11 Sep. 2022 But when the ground suddenly starts to shake under their feet, the puzzle of life doesn’t matter and the struggle to not be pulled into the abyss begins. Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 9 Sep. 2022 But that doesn’t matter to the masses of a fan base that has grown accustomed to elite QB play. oregonlive, 4 Sep. 2022 But the truth doesn’t matter for some candidates, who use the anti-media message to drum up support. cleveland, 3 Sep. 2022 The Heisman conversation in September also doesn’t matter, but at least there are games and stats behind those September arguments. Josh Newman, The Salt Lake Tribune, 28 Aug. 2022 Individual endorsements rarely matter much on their own, but experts say that Bass’ virtual lock on party backing could be significant for voters. Julia Wick, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2022 But the refresh rate doesn’t matter much for web browsing and word processing. Sascha Brodsky, Popular Mechanics, 15 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Noun and Verb
Middle English matere, from Anglo-French, from Latin materia matter, physical substance, from mater
First Known Use
Noun
13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Verb
1530, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Time Traveler
The first known use of matter was in the 13th century Phrases Containing matter
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