名詞:事情、問題、物質
常見搭配詞:
- as a matter of fact
事實上
例句:As a matter of fact, we have already started working on the project.
事實上,我們已經開始進行這個項目了。 - It’s a matter of fact that SV
…是事實
例句:It’s a matter of fact that he lied about his qualifications.
事實上,他對自己的資歷撒了謊。 - no matter what / when / how (S V)
無論如何/怎樣/何時
例句:No matter what happens, I’ll be there for you.
無論發生什麼,我都會在你身邊。 - to make matters worse
例句:My car had a flat tire, and to make matters worse, I found I was in the middle of nowhere.
我的車輪胎漏氣了,更糟的是,我發現自己身處一個偏僻的地方。 - be a matter of confidence / luck / waiting
只需信心/運氣/等待
例句:Public speaking isn’t difficult – it’s just a matter of confidence.
公開演講並不困難──只是一個信心的問題。 - a matter of course
理所當然
例句:Finishing her homework on time is a matter of course for her.
按時完成家庭作業對她來說是理所當然的。 - only a matter of time before SV
…只是時間問題
例句:It’s only a matter of time before he gets promoted.
他升職只是時間問題。 - a matter of opinion / a matter of principle
見仁見智 / 原則問題
例句:Whether this is the best strategy is a matter of opinion.
這是否是最好的策略是見仁見智的。 - for that matter
就此而言
例句:He’s never been to France, or Europe for that matter.
他從未去過法國或歐洲。 - the heart of the matter
問題的核心
例句:The heart of the matter is our lack of funding.
問題的核心是我們缺乏資金。 - to take matters into one’s own hands
自己採取行動
例句:Frustrated with the delay, she decided to take matters into her own hands.
對延遲感到沮喪,她決定自己採取行動。 - a serious matter / a private matter
嚴重的事情 / 私人事務
例句:The environmental crisis is a serious matter that requires global action.
環境危機是一個需要全球行動的嚴重事情。 - a matter of concern
關注的問題
例句:The increasing pollution in the city is a matter of concern for everyone.
城市污染日益嚴重,是每個人都關心的問題。 - a matter of priority
優先問題
例句:For the company, customer satisfaction is a matter of priority.
對公司來說,客戶滿意度是首要任務。 - no laughing matter
不是開玩笑的事
例句:Cybersecurity is no laughing matter in today’s digital world.
在現今的數位世界中,網路安全可不是鬧著玩的。
例句:
- What’s the matter with your eye?
你的眼睛怎麼了? - Is anything the matter?
有甚麼麻煩嗎? - The matter of climate change is a global concern.
氣候變化的問題是全球性的關注。 - I will support you no matter what.
我會無論如何支持你。 - It’s only a matter of time before the new technology becomes mainstream.
新技術成為主流只是時間問題。 - Whether the movie is good or not is a matter of opinion.
電影好不好,見仁見智。 - I prefer to keep my family issues a private matter.
我更願意將家庭問題視為私人問題。 - Refusing to compromise on quality is a matter of principle for us.
拒絕在品質上妥協對我們來說是一個原則問題。 - Your health is a matter that should not be taken lightly.
你的健康是一個不應輕視的問題。 - In science, matter is anything that has mass and takes up space.
在科學上,物質是指任何有質量且佔空間的東西。 - The matter at hand requires immediate attention.
手頭上的事情需要立即處理。 - This is a matter of life and death.
這是生死攸關的問題。 - We need to discuss this matter further.
我們需要進一步討論這個問題。 - He spoke about matters concerning the community’s future.
他談到了關於社區未來的事宜。 - Personal matters kept her from attending the meeting.
個人事務使她無法參加會議。 - The heart of the matter is how we can improve efficiency.
問題的核心是我們如何能提高效率。 - She couldn’t believe that he denied any knowledge of the matter.
她不敢相信他竟然否認對此事知情。
同義詞:
- substance 物質、實質 n. 指構成物體的基本材料,也指事情的本質或重要部分。
例句:Water is a vital substance for all forms of life.
水是所有生命形式的重要物質。 - topic 主題、話題 n. 指談話、討論或寫作的主要內容或對象。
例句:The main topic of discussion was the upcoming project.
討論的主要話題是即將進行的專案。 - issue 問題、議題 n. 指需要討論、解決或關注的重要事項。
例句:Environmental pollution is a serious issue that needs immediate attention.
環境污染是一個需要立即關注的嚴重問題。 - subject 主題、科目 n. 指談話、研究或興趣的範疇。
例句:Her favorite subject in school was biology.
她在學校最喜歡的科目是生物學。 - element 元素、成分 n. 指構成較大整體的基本部分或原理。
例句:Trust is a fundamental element in a successful relationship.
信任是成功關係中的基本元素。
不及物動詞:重要、有關係
常見搭配詞:
- matter to someone
對某人來說重要
例句:Your happiness matters to me more than anything.
你的幸福對我來說比任何事都重要。 - what matters most
最重要的是
例句:What matters most is that we are all safe.
最重要的是我們都安全。 - it doesn’t matter (+ 名詞子句)
(…)沒關係、不重要
例句:It doesn’t matter if we arrive a bit late.
我們晚一點到達沒關係。 - make it matter
使其重要、讓它有意義
例句:Let’s make it matter and give our best effort.
讓我們認真對待這件事並盡最大努力。
例句:
- Your feelings matter in this decision.
你的感受在這個決定中很重要。 - In the end, it doesn’t really matter who wins.
最後,誰贏其實並不真的重要。 - What matters most is your health.
最重要的是你的健康。 - To them, money doesn’t matter as much as happiness.
對他們來說,錢不像幸福那麼重要。 - It matters how we treat each other.
我們如何對待彼此是很重要的。 - In a relationship, trust and communication matter greatly.
在一段關係中,信任和溝通非常重要。 - Does it really matter where we go for dinner?
我們去哪裡吃晚餐真的那麼重要嗎? - What she thinks about you shouldn’t matter.
她對你的看法不應該重要。 - It matters to me that you’re honest.
你誠實對我來說很重要。 - Whether we succeed or fail, it matters that we tried.
無論我們成功或失敗,重要的是我們嘗試了。
同義詞:
- count 重要、計入 vi. 表示某事物具有價值或重要性。
例句:Your opinion always counts to me.
你的意見對我來說總是很重要。 - weigh 重要、考量 vi. 表示仔細考慮或評估事物的重要性。
例句:His words weigh heavily in our decision-making process.
他的話在我們的決策過程中具有很大的分量。 - bear on 影響、關係到 vi. 指某事物對另一事物有重要的影響或聯繫。
例句:The new evidence bears on the outcome of the trial.
新的證據對審判的結果有重要影響。