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material

material

Meaning of material

English

a substance such as wood, metal or cloth that things are made from

中文

用来做东西的木头、金属、布料等

material

Pronunciation

British English
/məˈtɪəriəl/
American English
/məˈtɪriəl/

material with Chinese translation

material usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇨🇳Chinese

What material is this table made of?

这张桌子是什么材料做的?

🇬🇧English→🇨🇳Chinese

Wood is a natural material.

木头是一种天然材料。

material synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between material, fabric, and substance

fabric
🇬🇧English

only cloth; material can be any substance, cloth included

often

ENThis fabric is soft and warm.

Advanced: broader words

S
🇬🇧English
substance

any kind of matter, often in chemistry

often

ENWater is a clear substance.

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What does material mean?

a substance such as wood, metal or cloth that things are made from

How do you pronounce material?

material is pronounced [məˈtɪəriəl].

How is material used in a sentence?

这张桌子是什么材料做的? Translation: What material is this table made of?

Is material part of Colors and Materials vocabulary?

Yes, material can be learned in the Colors and Materials topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is material part of Clothing and Fashion vocabulary?

Yes, material can be learned in the Clothing and Fashion topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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