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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。
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