matter的用法和搭配
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matter的用法和搭配
一、matter的基本含义和用法
Matter是英语中的一个常用词汇,其基本含义是“物质”、“事情”或“问题”。
在英语中,matter可以作为名词、动词或形容词使用。
作为名词时,它表示实体、物质或事情;作为动词时,它表示有重要性或影响力;作为形容词时,它表示重要的或关键的。
二、matter作为名词的用法
1. 表示实体、物质
Matter作为名词时,常常用来指代某种实体或物质。
例如:
- The matter in this bottle is water.
- The cake batter contains flour, sugar and eggs.
2. 表示事情、问题
除了表示实体和物质外,Matter还可以指代某种事情或问题。
例如:
- We need to discuss an important matter.
- The matter of the missing files needs to be resolved.
3. 特定搭配:no matter
No matter是一个固定搭配,表示“无论……”。
例如:
- No matter what happens, I will always love you.
- You can call me no matter what time it is.
4. 特定搭配:as a matter of fact
As a matter of fact也是一个固定搭配,表示“事实上……”。
例如:
- As a matter of fact, I have never been to Europe.
- As a matter of fact, I think he's lying.
5. 特定搭配:what's the matter
What's the matter是一个常用的口语表达,表示“怎么了?”或“出了什么问题?”。
例如:
- What's the matter with you? You look upset.
- I heard a loud noise. What's the matter?
三、matter作为动词的用法
1. 表示有重要性或影响力
Matter作为动词时,可以表示某件事情具有重要性或影响力。
例如:
- Your opinion matters to me.
- It doesn't matter what color you choose.
2. 特定搭配:matter to
Matter to也是一个固定搭配,表示“对……有重要性”。
例如:
- Your happiness matters to me.
- It doesn't matter to me what we eat for dinner.
四、matter作为形容词的用法
1. 表示重要的或关键的
Matter作为形容词时,常常用来表示某个事情非常重要或关键。
例如:
- This is a matter of life and death.
- The issue at hand is a matter of national security.
2. 特定搭配:a matter of time
A matter of time是一个固定搭配,表示“只是时间问题”。
例如:
- It's just a matter of time before we find a solution.
- The project will be completed, it's just a matter of time.
五、常见搭配和例句
1. Matter + in/of/about/on/to等介词
- She was very concerned about the matter at hand.
- We need to discuss the matter of the missing documents.
- The matter is of great importance to us.
- The lawyer advised me on the legal matter.
2. No matter + wh-疑问词
- No matter what you do, don't give up.
- No matter who wins, we will still be friends.
3. As a matter of + 名词
- As a matter of fact, I have already completed the task.
- As a matter of policy, we do not disclose customer information.
4. It doesn't/doesn't really matter
- It doesn't really matter what you wear to the party.
- It doesn't matter if you're late, we can start without you.
5. A matter of + 时间或数量
- It's just a matter of time before we reach our destination.
- The project will be completed in a matter of weeks.
六、总结
Matter作为一个常用的英语词汇,有着多种不同的用法和搭配。
作为名词时,它可以表示实体、物质或事情;作为动词时,它可以表示某件事情具有重要性或影响力;作为形容词时,它可以表示某个事情非常重要或关键。
在使用Matter时,需要注意其特定的搭配和用法,例
如no matter、as a matter of fact等固定搭配。
通过学习和掌握这些用法和搭配,可以更加准确地表达自己的意思,并提高英语表达能力。