/məˈtɪəriəl ||; məˈtɪrɪəl/noun1 [C,U] a substance that can be used for making or doing sth 材料;原料: raw materials 原料writing/teaching/building materials 书写用具;教学用具;建筑材料This new material is strong but it is also very light. 这种新材料牢固,但也很轻。 ☞picture at building 见building插图
2 [C,U] cloth (for making clothes, etc) 衣料;布料: Is there enough material for a dress? 有够做一件连衣裙的衣料吗?
3 [U] facts or information that you collect before you write a book, article, etc (写作前搜集的)资料,素材