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单词 material
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material

We have some very well-placed sources who are gathering excellent material to aid us with our negotiations.He fingered the flowers, some of which were plastic and others made out of material.Moira was the best possible source for early material on Jett.He then overturned it, spilling the packing material onto the floor.

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material

British English: material /məˈtɪərɪəl/ NOUN
what something is made of A material is what something is made of, like rock, glass, or plastic.
Wax is a soft material.
  • American English: material
  • Arabic: مَادَّةٌ
  • Brazilian Portuguese: material
  • Chinese: 材料
  • Croatian: materijal
  • Czech: materiál
  • Danish: materiale
  • Dutch: materiaal
  • European Spanish: material
  • Finnish: materiaali
  • French: matière
  • German: Material
  • Greek: υλικό
  • Italian: materiale
  • Japanese: 材料
  • Korean: 재료
  • Norwegian: materiale
  • Polish: materiał
  • European Portuguese: material
  • Romanian: material
  • Russian: материал
  • Latin American Spanish: material
  • Swedish: material
  • Thai: วัสดุ
  • Turkish: malzeme
  • Ukrainian: матеріал
  • Vietnamese: vật liệu
British English: material /məˈtɪərɪəl/ NOUN
cloth Material is cloth.
Her skirt was made from thick black material.
  • American English: material
  • Arabic: قُمَاش
  • Brazilian Portuguese: tecido
  • Chinese: 材料
  • Croatian: materijal
  • Czech: látka
  • Danish: stof
  • Dutch: materiaal
  • European Spanish: tela
  • Finnish: kangas
  • French: étoffe
  • German: Stoff
  • Greek: υλικό
  • Italian: materiale
  • Japanese: 生地
  • Korean: 직물
  • Norwegian: material
  • Polish: materiał
  • European Portuguese: tecido
  • Romanian: material
  • Russian: ткань
  • Latin American Spanish: material
  • Swedish: tyg
  • Thai: ผ้า
  • Turkish: malzeme
  • Ukrainian: тканина
  • Vietnamese: vải

Chinese translation of 'material'

material

(məˈtɪərɪəl)

n

  1. (c/u) (= substance) 材料 (cáiliào)
  2. (c/u) (= cloth) 衣料 (yīliào) (块(塊), kuài)
  3. (u) (= information, data) 资(資)料 (zīliào)

adj

  1. (= physical) 物质(質)的 (wùzhì de)
  2. (frm, = relevant) [evidence] 决(決)定性的 (juédìngxìng de)

Derived Forms

materials n pl (= equipment) 用具 (yòngjù)
(noun) 
Definition
the substance of which a thing is made
the decomposition of organic material
Synonyms
substance
The substance that causes the problem comes from the barley.
body
the preface, followed by the main body of the article
matter
A proton is an elementary particle of matter.
stuff
The idea that we can be what we want has become the stuff of TV commercials.
elements
constituents
(noun) 
Definition
cloth
the thick material of her skirt
Synonyms
cloth
She covered the tray with a piece of cloth.
stuff
fabric
small squares of red cotton fabric
textile
(noun) 
Definition
ideas or notes that a finished work may be based on
In my version of the story, I added some new material.
Synonyms
information
They refused to give us any information about her.
work
details
facts
notes
evidence
particulars
data
The survey was based on data from 2,100 patients.
info (informal)
subject matter
documentation
(plural noun) 
Definition
the equipment necessary for a particular activity
loo rolls, light bulbs, cleaning materials
Synonyms
stuff
things
articles
items
necessaries
(adjective) 
Definition
concerned with or composed of physical matter or substance
the material world
Synonyms
physical
There is no physical evidence to support the story.
worldly
It is time you woke up and focused your thoughts on more worldly matters.
solid
substantial (formal)
talk of imminent and substantial progress
concrete
using concrete objects to teach addition and subtraction
fleshly
bodily
tangible
There is tangible evidence that the economy is starting to recover.
palpable
palpable benefits
corporeal
Descartes held that there are two kinds of substances in the world, mental and corporeal.
nonspiritual
(adjective) 
Definition
concerned with or composed of physical matter or substance
the renunciation of material pleasures
Synonyms
sensual
sensual pleasure
physical
the physical problems caused by the illness
fleshly
bodily
There's more to eating than just bodily needs.
corporal
We do not believe that corporal punishment should be used in schools.
materialistic
carnal
Their passion became inflamed and their carnal desires ran wild.
(adjective) 
Definition
relevant or pertinent
The company failed to disclose material information.
Synonyms
relevant
Make sure you enclose all the relevant certificates.
important
an important economic challenge to the government
significant
It is the first drug that seems to have a significant effect on this disease.
essential
It is absolutely essential that we find this man quickly.
vital
a blockade which could cut off vital oil and gas supplies
key
serious
I regard this as a serious matter.
grave
He says the situation in his country is very grave.
meaningful
a meaningful and constructive dialogue
applicable
What is reasonable for one family is not applicable for another.
indispensable
She was becoming indispensable to him.
momentous
the momentous decision to send in the troops
weighty
Surely such weighty matters merit a higher level of debate?
pertinent
She had asked some pertinent questions.
consequential
From a medical standpoint, a week is usually not a consequential delay.
apposite
Recent events have made his central theme even more apposite.
apropos
Having scarcely joined in the conversation before, it was not apropos to do it now.
germane
the suppression of documents which were germane to the case

Additional synonyms

in the sense of applicable
Definition
appropriate or relevant
What is reasonable for one family is not applicable for another.
Synonyms
appropriate,
fitting,
fit,
suited,
useful,
suitable,
relevant,
to the point,
apt,
pertinent,
befitting,
apposite,
apropos,
germane,
to the purpose
in the sense of apposite
Definition
suitable or appropriate
Recent events have made his central theme even more apposite.
Synonyms
appropriate,
fitting,
suited,
suitable,
relevant,
proper,
to the point,
apt,
applicable,
pertinent,
befitting,
apropos,
germane,
to the purpose,
appertaining
in the sense of apropos
Definition
appropriate
Having scarcely joined in the conversation before, it was not apropos to do it now.
Synonyms
appropriate,
right,
seemly,
fitting,
fit,
related,
correct,
belonging,
suitable,
relevant,
proper,
to the point,
apt,
applicable,
pertinent,
befitting,
apposite,
opportune (formal),
germane,
to the purpose,
meet (archaic)

Synonyms of 'material'

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Additional synonyms

in the sense of bodily
Definition
relating to the human body
There's more to eating than just bodily needs.
Synonyms
physical,
material,
actual,
substantial (formal),
fleshly,
tangible,
corporal,
carnal,
corporeal
in the sense of body
Definition
the main part of anything
the preface, followed by the main body of the article
Synonyms
main part,
matter,
heart,
material,
mass,
substance,
bulk,
essence,
hub
in the sense of carnal
Definition
of a sexual or sensual nature
Their passion became inflamed and their carnal desires ran wild.
Synonyms
sexual,
animal,
sexy (informal),
fleshly,
erotic,
sensual,
randy (informal, British),
steamy (informal),
raunchy (informal),
sensuous,
voluptuous,
lewd,
wanton,
amorous,
salacious,
prurient,
impure,
lascivious,
lustful,
lecherous,
libidinous,
licentious,
unchaste
in the sense of concrete
Definition
relating to things that can be perceived by the senses, as opposed to abstractions
using concrete objects to teach addition and subtraction
Synonyms
real,
material,
actual,
substantial (formal),
sensible,
tangible,
factual
in the sense of consequential
Definition
important or significant
From a medical standpoint, a week is usually not a consequential delay.
Synonyms
important,
serious,
significant,
grave,
far-reaching,
momentous,
weighty,
eventful
in the sense of corporal
Definition
of the body
We do not believe that corporal punishment should be used in schools.
Synonyms
bodily,
physical,
fleshly,
anatomical,
carnal,
somatic,
corporeal (archaic),
material
in the sense of corporeal
Definition
of the physical world rather than the spiritual
Descartes held that there are two kinds of substances in the world, mental and corporeal.
Synonyms
physical,
human,
material,
substantial (formal),
bodily,
mortal,
fleshy
in the sense of data
Definition
a series of observations, measurements, or facts
The survey was based on data from 2,100 patients.
Synonyms
details,
facts,
figures,
materials,
documents,
intelligence,
statistics,
gen (British, informal),
dope (informal),
info (informal)
in the sense of essential
Definition
vitally important
It is absolutely essential that we find this man quickly.
Synonyms
vital,
important,
needed,
necessary,
critical,
crucial (informal),
key,
indispensable,
requisite,
vitally important,
must-have
in the sense of fabric
Definition
any cloth made from yarn or fibres by weaving or knitting
small squares of red cotton fabric
Synonyms
cloth,
material,
stuff,
textile,
web

Additional synonyms

in the sense of germane
Definition
relevant
the suppression of documents which were germane to the case
Synonyms
relevant,
related,
significant,
appropriate,
fitting,
material,
allied,
connected,
suitable,
proper,
apt,
applicable,
pertinent,
apposite,
apropos,
cognate,
appurtenant,
to the point or purpose
in the sense of grave
Definition
serious and solemn in appearance or behaviour
He says the situation in his country is very grave.
Synonyms
serious,
important,
significant,
critical,
pressing,
threatening,
dangerous,
vital,
crucial (informal),
acute,
severe,
urgent,
hazardous,
life-and-death,
momentous,
perilous,
weighty,
leaden,
of great consequence
in the sense of important
Definition
of great significance, value, or consequence
an important economic challenge to the government
Synonyms
significant,
critical,
substantial,
grave,
urgent,
serious,
material,
signal,
primary,
meaningful,
far-reaching,
momentous,
seminal,
weighty,
of substance,
salient,
noteworthy
in the sense of indispensable
Definition
absolutely necessary
She was becoming indispensable to him.
Synonyms
essential,
necessary,
needed,
key,
vital,
crucial (informal),
imperative,
requisite,
needful,
must-have
in the sense of matter
Definition
the substance of which something, esp. a physical object, is made
A proton is an elementary particle of matter.
Synonyms
substance,
material,
body,
stuff
in the sense of meaningful
Definition
serious and important
a meaningful and constructive dialogue
Synonyms
significant,
important,
serious,
material,
useful,
relevant,
valid,
worthwhile,
purposeful
in the sense of momentous
Definition
of great significance
the momentous decision to send in the troops
Synonyms
significant,
important,
serious,
vital,
critical,
crucial (informal),
grave,
historic,
decisive,
pivotal,
fateful,
weighty,
consequential,
of moment,
earth-shaking (informal)
in the sense of palpable
Definition
(of a feeling or an atmosphere) so intense that it seems capable of being touched
palpable benefits
Synonyms
tangible,
real,
material,
solid,
substantial (formal),
concrete,
touchable
in the sense of pertinent
Definition
relating to the matter at hand
She had asked some pertinent questions.
Synonyms
relevant,
fitting,
fit,
material,
appropriate,
pat,
suitable,
proper,
to the point,
apt,
applicable,
apposite,
apropos,
admissible,
germane,
to the purpose,
ad rem
in the sense of serious
Definition
concerned with important matters
I regard this as a serious matter.
Synonyms
important,
crucial (informal),
urgent,
pressing,
difficult,
worrying,
deep,
significant,
grim,
far-reaching,
momentous,
fateful,
weighty,
no laughing matter,
of moment or consequence

Additional synonyms

in the sense of significant
Definition
very important
It is the first drug that seems to have a significant effect on this disease.
Synonyms
important,
marked,
notable,
striking,
serious,
material,
vital,
critical,
considerable,
impressive,
pronounced,
conspicuous,
momentous,
weighty,
noteworthy
in the sense of substantial
Definition
available to the senses
talk of imminent and substantial progress
Synonyms
real,
true,
positive,
material,
actual,
valid,
weighty
in the sense of tangible
Definition
real or substantial
There is tangible evidence that the economy is starting to recover.
Synonyms
definite,
real,
positive,
solid,
material,
physical,
actual,
substantial (formal),
objective,
concrete,
evident,
manifest,
palpable,
discernible,
tactile,
perceptible,
corporeal,
touchable
in the sense of vital
Definition
essential or highly important
a blockade which could cut off vital oil and gas supplies
Synonyms
essential,
important,
necessary,
key,
basic,
significant,
critical,
radical,
crucial (informal),
fundamental,
urgent,
decisive,
cardinal,
imperative,
indispensable,
requisite,
life-or-death,
must-have
in the sense of weighty
Definition
important or serious
Surely such weighty matters merit a higher level of debate?
Synonyms
important,
serious,
significant,
critical,
crucial,
considerable,
substantial,
grave,
solemn,
momentous,
forcible,
consequential,
portentous
in the sense of worldly
Definition
not spiritual
It is time you woke up and focused your thoughts on more worldly matters.
Synonyms
earthly,
lay,
physical,
fleshly,
secular,
mundane,
terrestrial,
temporal,
carnal,
profane,
sublunary
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