What does material mean?

A substance used to make things, including cloth. Information or ideas used for study or creative work. Relating to physical possessions, or significant enough to matter.

How is material pronounced?

UK /məˈtɪəriəl/, US /məˈtɪriəl/.

material

/məˈtɪəriəl/ · /məˈtɪriəl/

CEFR level B1Topic Daily lifeWord #2698 in the learning path

材料；原料；布料

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Definitions

n. A substance used to make things, including cloth.

材料；原料；布料

n. Information or ideas used for study or creative work.

资料；素材

adj. Relating to physical possessions, or significant enough to matter.

物质的；实质性的

Example

This bag is made from a strong waterproof material.

这个包用结实的防水材料制成。

Using recycled material in construction can reduce waste and lower demand for newly extracted natural resources.

在建筑中使用再生材料可以减少废弃物，并降低对新开采自然资源的需求。

Collocations

raw materials
building materials
reading material
material possessions

Word family

materialism (n.)
materialist (n.)
materialistic (adj.)
materially (adv.)

Antonyms

immaterial

Usage tip

资料义通常不可数；多种材料可用materials。

FAQ

What does material mean?: A substance used to make things, including cloth. Information or ideas used for study or creative work. Relating to physical possessions, or significant enough to matter.
How is material pronounced?: UK /məˈtɪəriəl/, US /məˈtɪriəl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.