Definition
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matter
Matter is a substance that occupies space and has mass; it is anything that can be perceived through the senses.
物质是占据空间并具有质量的物质;它是任何可以通过感官感知的东西。
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Water is a matter that is essential for all forms of life.
水是所有生命形式必不可少的物质。
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In science class, we learned about different states of matter, like solid, liquid, and gas.
在科学课上,我们学习了不同的物质状态,如固态、液态和气态。
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He didn't care about the matter at hand; he was more interested in his phone.
他对眼前的问题不太在意;他更关心的是他的手机。