How do you use "material" in a sentence?

The dress is made of a soft material. We need to gather more material for the report. Building materials have become more expensive.

material

Q: What does "material" mean?

Physical substance; fabric; information or content Material refers to the substance from which things are made, such as wood or metal. It can mean fabric for clothing, or content for creative work. As an adjective, it describes physical things rather than spiritual ones. 'Raw materials' are basic substances used in manufacturing.

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Significado: Physical substance; fabric; information or content

材料；布料；素材

material; tela; contenido

材料；布地；素材

재료; 천; 소재

Material refers to the substance from which things are made, such as wood or metal. It can mean fabric for clothing, or content for creative work. As an adjective, it describes physical things rather than spiritual ones. 'Raw materials' are basic substances used in manufacturing.

「material」指的是制作东西的物质，如木材或金属。它可以指服装用的布料，或创作作品的内容。作为形容词，它描述物质的事物而非精神的事物。「raw materials」是制造业中使用的基本物质。

«Material» se refiere a la sustancia de la que están hechas las cosas, como madera o metal. Puede significar tela para ropa, o contenido para trabajo creativo. Como adjetivo, describe cosas físicas en lugar de espirituales. «Raw materials» son sustancias básicas utilizadas en la fabricación.

「material」は、木材や金属など、物を作る素材を指します。衣服用の布地、または創作作品のコンテンツを意味することもあります。形容詞として、精神的なものではなく物質的なものを表します。「raw materials」は製造に使用される基本的な物質です。

Material은 나무나 금속처럼 물건을 만드는 데 사용되는 물질을 가리킵니다. 의류용 천이나 창작물의 콘텐츠를 의미하기도 합니다. 형용사로는 정신적인 것이 아닌 물질적인 것을 설명합니다. 'Raw materials(원자재)'는 제조에 사용되는 기본 물질입니다.

Ejemplos

The dress is made of a soft material.
这件裙子是用柔软的布料做的。
El vestido está hecho de un material suave.
このドレスは柔らかい素材でできています。
이 드레스는 부드러운 소재로 만들어져 있습니다.
We need to gather more material for the report.
我们需要为报告收集更多素材。
Necesitamos reunir más material para el informe.
レポートのためにもっと資料を集める必要があります。
보고서를 위해 더 많은 자료를 수집해야 합니다.
Building materials have become more expensive.
建筑材料变得更加昂贵了。
Los materiales de construcción se han encarecido.
建築資材が高くなってきています。
건축 자재가 더 비싸졌습니다.

Pronunciación

Guía de uso

Contexto: general

Tono: neutral

Origen e historia

From Latin 'materialis' meaning 'of or belonging to matter', from 'materia' meaning 'matter, stuff, wood'. 'Materia' itself derives from 'mater' (mother), reflecting the idea that matter is the source from which things grow.

Contexto cultural

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

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