1. to be important or have significance
重要，要緊
Your opinion really matters to me.
你的意見對我來說真的很重要。
It doesn't matter if we're a little late.
我們晚一點到也沒關係。
What matters most is that you're happy.
最重要的是你開心。
Matter Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
matter
verb
快速理解
What does "Matter" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Matter"?
「matter」作動詞時，主要表示「具有重要性」或「造成影響」。
- 1
具有重要性
EN: to be important or significant
翻譯: 表示某事物是重要的、有關係的。
- 2
造成影響
EN: to have an effect or make a difference
翻譯: 表示某事物會產生影響或帶來改變。
- 3
化膿
EN: to form or discharge pus (medical)
翻譯: 醫學上指傷口化膿、產生膿液。
小提醒：注意「matter」作動詞時，通常用於否定句（It doesn't matter）或疑問句（Does it matter?），且主詞常為非人稱的「it」或事物。
發音（How to Pronounce "Matter" in English）
How to pronounce "Matter" in English?"Matter" US vs UK pronunciation
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Real-life Examples of "Matter" from YouTube Videos
Elon Musk On How To Be Most Useful
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“so it's actually really about um, uh, yeah, just trying to be useful and matter when you're trying to estimate probability of success.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Matter"?How does "Matter" change by context?
2. to be of medical or physical concern (often used in questions or negatives)
（身體）出問題，有狀況（常用於疑問或否定句）
What's the matter with your leg?
你的腿怎麼了？
Nothing seems to matter with the engine; it just won't start.
引擎似乎沒什麼問題，但就是發不動。
Is something the matter? You look pale.
有什麼不對勁嗎？你看起來臉色蒼白。
3. to form or discharge pus (medical)
化膿
The wound began to matter a few days after the injury.
傷口在受傷幾天後開始化膿。
If the incision matters, you must see a doctor immediately.
如果切口化膿，你必須立即就醫。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Matter"?How to make natural sentences with "Matter"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| matter + to + person | 對（某人）來說重要 | Your opinion really matters to me. (你的意見對我來說真的很重要。) |
| matter + adverb (e.g., greatly, a lot, little) | 非常/很多/幾乎不重要 | The details matter a lot in this project. (在這個專案中，細節非常重要。) |
| It doesn't matter + wh-clause (if/whether/what/who, etc.) | （如果/是否/什麼/誰...）都沒關係 | It doesn't matter what you wear to the party. (你穿什麼去派對都沒關係。) |
| It matters + that-clause | ...這件事是重要的 | It matters that you are honest with them. (你對他們誠實這件事很重要。) |
| What matters + is/are + noun phrase / clause | 重要的是... | What matters is that you tried your best. (重要的是你已經盡了最大努力。) |
| not matter how/what/when/where/who | 無論如何/什麼/何時/何處/誰 | It doesn't matter how hard it is, we must finish it. (無論有多困難，我們都必須完成它。) |
用法說明
How is "Matter" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Matter"?
matter doing vs matter to do
- matter doing 通常用於疑問句或否定句，詢問或否定某個「行為」本身是否重要或值得做。結構為
Does it matter doing...?或It doesn't matter doing...。 - matter to do 則強調「去做某事的這個決定或必要性」是否重要。常與
would或will連用，如It would matter to do...，表達在特定情況下採取行動的重要性。 - 在否定句中，
not matter doing與not matter to do有時可互換，但細微差別在於前者否定「行為價值」，後者否定「行動必要性」。 - 當主語是「人」時，只能用
matter to someone to do something的結構，表示「對某人來說，做某事是重要的」。 EN: Does it matter telling him the truth now? 翻譯: 現在告訴他真相重要嗎？（詢問「告知」這個行為本身是否重要）
EN:It would matter to tell him before he makes the decision.
翻譯:在他做決定之前告訴他，這點很重要。（強調「告知」這個行動的必要性）
EN:It doesn't matter apologizing if you don't mean it.
翻譯:如果你不是真心的，道歉也沒用。（否定「道歉」這個行為的價值）
EN:It won't matter to apologize later; the damage is done.
翻譯:事後再道歉也無濟於事；傷害已經造成了。（否定「道歉」這個行動的必要性）
總結建議
一般情況下，使用 matter to do 來表達「做某事是重要的」更為常見且自然，尤其在涉及未來行動或建議時。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Matter" and similar words?How to choose "Matter" vs alternatives?
matter vs count
「matter」強調重要性或影響力，而「count」則側重於計算、數值或具體的貢獻。
matter vs concern
「matter」指某事本身重要或有影響，而「concern」則強調與個人相關、引起憂慮或關注。
matter vs mean
「matter」指具有重要性或影響，而「mean」則指具有意義、意圖或代表某事物。
口語用法
How is "Matter" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Matter"?
引述
在口語中，常用 "It doesn't matter" 或 "What matters is..." 來引述或總結一個觀點，語氣較為隨意。 EN: It doesn't matter how much it costs, we need it now. 翻譯: 不管多少錢，我們現在就需要。
EN:What matters is that you're safe.
翻譯:重要的是你平安無事。
語氣強調
在對話中，會用 "That's what matters" 或 "The only thing that matters" 來加強語氣，強調核心重點。 EN: Forget the small mistakes; that's what matters. 翻譯: 別管那些小失誤了；這才是重點。
EN:The only thing that matters right now is finding a solution.
翻譯:現在唯一要緊的事就是找到解決辦法。
停頓填充
有時在思考或組織語句時，會用 "Well, it matters because..." 或 "I mean, does it really matter?" 作為短暫的停頓填充詞。 EN: Well, it matters because we promised them. 翻譯: 呃，這很重要，因為我們答應過他們了。
EN:I mean, does it really matter who did it first?
翻譯:我是說，誰先做的真的有那麼重要嗎？
正式寫作注意：在正式書寫或學術文章中，應避免將 "matter" 用於上述口語的停頓填充或過於隨意的引述結構。建議使用更精確的詞彙，如 "is important"、"is significant" 或 "is of consequence" 來替代，以保持文體的嚴謹性。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Matter"?What fixed phrases with "Matter" should I remember?
it doesn't matter
It doesn't matter (if/whether/to someone)
不重要；沒關係
what matters is
What matters is (that) ...
重要的是...
as a matter of fact
as a matter of fact
事實上；其實
no matter what
no matter what/who/when/where/how
無論什麼/誰/何時/何處/如何
matter to someone
matter to (someone)
對某人來說很重要
for that matter
for that matter
就此而言；同樣地
the truth of the matter
the truth/sad/hard etc. fact of the matter is
事實的真相/令人難過/殘酷的事實是...
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Matter"?Which "Matter" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×It doesn't matter for me.
✓It doesn't matter to me.
當 'matter' 表示「重要、要緊」時，其受詞應使用介系詞 'to'，而非 'for'。
×It matters if you will come or not.
✓It matters whether you come or not.
在 'matter' 後引導間接問句時，通常使用 'whether' 而非 'if'，尤其是在正式或書面語中，且 'whether' 常與 'or not' 連用。
×Your opinion is matter.
✓Your opinion matters.
'matter' 作為動詞意為「重要、要緊」，是及物或不及物動詞，不可與 be 動詞連用構成被動或被當成名詞使用。此處應直接用 'matters' 作謂語動詞。
×No matter what will happen, I'll support you.
✓No matter what happens, I'll support you.
在 'No matter what/who/how...' 引導的讓步副詞子句中，即使談論未來，動詞也使用現在式，而非未來式 'will'。
×The only thing that matters is to win.
✓The only thing that matters is winning.
當主詞是 'The thing that matters' 或 'What matters' 時，後面的補語（主詞補語）通常使用動名詞 (gerund) 形式來保持名詞結構的一致性，雖然不定詞有時也可接受，但動名詞更為常見和自然。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Matter"?What are tense/participle forms of "Matter"?
matters(3rd_singular)mattering(present_participle)mattered(past)mattered(past_participle)