| 单词 | matter |
| 释义 | matter n. & v. --n 1. a physical substance in general, as distinct from mind and spirit. b that which has mass and occupies space. 2. a particular substance (colouring matter). 3. (prec. by the; often foll. by with) the thing that is amiss (what is the matter?; there is something the matter with him). 4. material for thought or expression. 5. a the substance of a book, speech, etc., as distinct from its manner or form. b Logic the particular content of a proposition, as distinct from its form. 6. a thing or things of a specified kind (printed matter; reading matter). 7. an affair or situation being considered, esp. in a specified way (a serious matter; a matter for concern; the matter of your overdraft). 8. Physiol. a any substance in or discharged from the body (faecal matter; grey matter). b pus. 9. (foll. by of, for) what is or may be a good reason for (complaint, regret, etc.). 10. Printing the body of a printed work, as type or as printed sheets. --vintr. 1. (often foll. by to) be of importance; have significance (it does not matter to me when it happened). 2. secrete or discharge pus. Phrases and idioms as a matter of fact in reality (esp. to correct a falsehood or misunderstanding). for that matter (or for the matter of that) 1. as far as that is concerned. 2. and indeed also. in the matter of as regards. a matter of 1. approximately (for a matter of 40 years). 2. a thing that relates to, depends on, or is determined by (a matter of habit; only a matter of time before they agree). a matter of course see COURSE. a matter of fact 1 what belongs to the sphere of fact as distinct from opinion etc. 2. Law the part of a judicial inquiry concerned with the truth of alleged facts (see also MATTER-OF-FACT). a matter of form a mere routine. a matter of law Law the part of a judicial inquiry concerned with the interpretation of the law. a matter of record see RECORD. no matter 1. (foll. by when, how, etc.) regardless of (will do it no matter what the consequences). 2. it is of no importance. what is the matter with surely there is no objection to. what matter? that need not worry us. Etymology: ME f. AF mater(i)e, OF matiere f. L materia timber, substance, subject of discourse |
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