| 单词 | substance |
| 释义 | substance n. 1. a the essential material, esp. solid, forming a thing (the substance was transparent). b a particular kind of material having uniform properties (this substance is salt). 2. a reality; solidity (ghosts have no substance). b seriousness or steadiness of character (there is no substance in him). 3. the theme or subject of esp. a work of art, argument, etc. (prefer the substance to the style). 4. the real meaning or essence of a thing. 5. wealth and possessions (a woman of substance). 6. Philos. the essential nature underlying phenomena, which is subject to changes and accidents. Phrases and idioms in substance generally; apart from details. Etymology: ME f. OF f. L substantia (as SUB-, stare stand) |
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