matter
英 /ˈmætə/ 美 /ˈmætər/
- n. 事情；问题a subject, situation or problem needing thought or attention
- v. 要紧；有关系to be important or make a difference
- n. 物质physical substance that occupies space and has mass
We can discuss this matter after lunch today.
我们可以今天午饭后讨论这件事。
The quality of teaching matters more than expensive equipment when schools aim to improve student achievement.
学校若想提高学生成绩，教学质量比昂贵的设备更重要。
搭配
a serious matter 严重的问题a matter of time 时间问题organic matter 有机物it doesn't matter 没关系
辨析提示
指事情时通常可数；指物质时不可数；作动词表示要紧。
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