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material 中文解釋 wordnet sense Collocation Usage Collins Definition
Adjective
/məˈti(ə)rēəl/,
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materials, plural;
  1. Denoting or consisting of physical objects rather than the mind or spirit
    • - the material world
    • - moral and material support
  2. Concerned with physical needs or desires
    • - material living standards have risen
  3. Concerned with the matter of reasoning, not its form
    • - political conflict lacks mathematical or material certitude
  4. Important; essential; relevant
    • - the insects did not do any material damage to the crop
  5. (of evidence or a fact) Significant, influential, or relevant, esp. to the extent of determining a cause or affecting a judgment
    • - information that could be material to a murder inquiry
Noun
  1. The matter from which a thing is or can be made
    • - goats can eat more or less any plant material
    • - materials such as brass
    • - highly flammable materials
  2. Things needed for an activity
    • - cleaning materials
  3. A person of a specified quality or suitability
    • - he's not really Olympic material
  4. Facts, information, or ideas for use in creating a book or other work
    • - there is much good material here for priests to use in sermons
  5. Items, esp. songs or jokes, comprising a performer's act
    • - a band playing original material
  6. Cloth or fabric
    • - a piece of dark material
    • - dress materials

  1. the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object; "coal is a hard black material"; "wheat is the stuff they use to make bread"
  2. concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests; "material possessions"; "material wealth"; "material comforts"
  3. derived from or composed of matter; "the material universe"
  4. information (data or ideas or observations) that can be used or reworked into a finished form; "the archives provided rich material for a definitive biography"
  5. directly relevant to a matter especially a law case; "his support made a material difference"; "evidence material to the issue at hand"; "facts likely to influence the judgment are called material facts"; "a material witness"
  6. fabric: artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers; "the fabric in the curtains was light and semitransparent"; "woven cloth originated in Mesopotamia around 5000 BC"; "she measured off enough material for a dress"
  7. Material is anything made of matter, constituted of one or more substances. Wood, cement, hydrogen, air and water are all examples of materials. ...
  8. Material, also stylized as material, is Japanese singer-songwriter ACO's fifth studio album, released on May 23, 2001.
  9. Material is a musical group formed in 1979 and led by bass guitarist Bill Laswell.
  10. This page explains commonly used terms in chess in alphabetical order. Some of these have their own pages, like fork and pin. ...
  11. Material is an EP by Leaether Strip. It features 2 previously unreleased studio tracks, 2 remixes, and 3 live tracks.
  12. Material is the second full-length album by German electronic music duo of Dieter Moebius and Conny Plank. Material was recorded in July, 1981 at Conny's Studio outside of Cologne. It was released by Sky Records in 1981. ...
  13. Matter which may be shaped or manipulated, particularly in making something; Text written for a specific purpose; A sample or specimens for study; Cloth to be made into a garment; A person who is qualified for a certain position or activity; Having to do with matter; Worldly, as opposed to ...
  14. (Materials) Wood, Stainless Steel
  15. (2. Materials) All materials will be handled with care, but First Call assumes no responsibility for loss or damage of any materials provided by the client. Client should have copies of all materials submitted. Materials are filed with project on completion of work. ...
  16. (Materials) 12 Where the customer specifies a particular product ITF may use a suitable alternative product which is equivalent to or superior, in the opinion of ITF, to the product nominated by the customer.
  17. ("Materials") means any tangible or intangible information, design, specification, instruction or data (and any modifications, adaptations, derivative works or enhancements) provided by Licensor during the performance of Consulting Services which incorporates, reinforces or is used to apply ...
  18. ((ELT) materials) educational resources for teachers and/or learners, including things such as books, tests, websites, handouts and audiovisual materials
  19. (15. Materials) Unless specified, we have only allowed for the Installation of recognised New Zealand Standard tapware and sanitary fittings. If imported tapware (Chinese, & some European brands) and fittings are required to be installed extra installation charges will be incurred by you. ...
  20. (4) Materials) ErgoCan, LLC sells products made out of several different types of materials including but not limited to: Art Board (Paper Face Foam Core Board), PVC Foam Board, Acrylic Plastics, Corrugated Plastic, and Vinyl Film.
  21. (4) Materials) You agree that you have read our website and/or researched independently and that you know what each of the materials sold on the website is and what you are buying. Jazzy Banners only guarantees that you will receive the materials advertised on the website that you purchase. ...
  22. (8 Materials) The Company will endeavour to match materials which vary in figure and colour. Samples submitted must only be taken as a fair (and not exact) example of the bulk (e.g., without limitation, marble, granite, timber, anodised metal etc). ...
  23. (Materials) ABS with scratch resistant Diamond Finish
  24. (Materials) ABS/1680D Ballistic Nylon
  25. (Materials) All pieces labeled silver are genuine 925 sterling silver. All stones, unless otherwise indicated, are real gemstones. Slight imperfections of size or color are a part of the design. You may expect some variations, this is also what makes the pieces unique. ...