material
n
1 [C, U] substance or things from which sth else is or can be made; thing with which sth is done 材料; 原料
raw materials for industry, eg iron ore, oil, etc 工业原料
building materials, eg bricks, timber, sand 建筑材料
writing materials, eg pens, paper, ink 用於书写的材料(如钢笔、 纸、 墨水)
We use high-quality raw material for our goods. 我们的产品是用优质原料制造的.
(fig 比喻) He is not officer material, ie will not become a good officer. 他不是当官的材料(不会成为好官).
2 [U, C] fabric; cloth 织物; 布料
enough material to make two dresses 够做两件连衣裙的料子
tough cotton material 结实的棉布
We sell the best materials. 我们出售优质布料.
3 [U] facts, information, etc to be used in writing a book, as evidence, etc (写书等用的)事实, 资料
She's collecting material for a newspaper article. 她正在搜集素材在报纸上发表文章.
material adj
1 [attrib 作定语]
composed of or connected with physical substance rather than the mind or spirit 物质的; 由物质构成的
the material world 物质世界.
2 [attrib 作定语]
of bodily comfort; of physical needs 肉体舒适的; 身体需要的
our material needs, eg food and drink 我们身体的需要(如饮食)
You think too much of material comforts. 你对肉体的享受考虑得太多了. Cf 参看 spiritual 1.
3 ~ (to sth) (esp law 尤用於法律) important; essential; relevant 重要的; 必不可少的; 有关系的
material evidence 重要证据
The witness held back material facts, ie ones that might influence a decision. 证人隐瞒了重要事实.
Is this point material to your argument? 这一点对你的论点很重要吗?
One of the most famous monuments in the world, the Statue of Liberty, was presented to the United States of America in the nineteenth century by the people of France.