What does matter mean?

a subject, situation or problem needing thought or attention to be important or make a difference physical substance that occupies space and has mass

matter

/ˈmætə/ · /ˈmætər/

CEFR level A2Topic Daily lifeWord #1365 in the learning path

事情；问题

n. a subject, situation or problem needing thought or attention

事情；问题

v. to be important or make a difference

要紧；有关系

n. physical substance that occupies space and has mass

物质

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。

指事情时通常可数；指物质时不可数；作动词表示要紧。

What does matter mean?: a subject, situation or problem needing thought or attention to be important or make a difference physical substance that occupies space and has mass
How is matter pronounced?: UK /ˈmætə/, US /ˈmætər/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.