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定义

a matter: 主题、问题、事件 noun
I have a few matters to discuss with you. 我有一些问题要和你谈。
a matter of life and death 一个关于生与死的问题
in a matter of (months): （几个月）内 idiom

示例

  • "Just let me do some research on the matter and I'll get back to you as soon as possible."
  • "Bethany : If the matter is not resolved within four business days..."
  • "Subject: Re: A very private matter"
  • "Donna : It's not a laughing matter, Icarus!"
  • "So... I would like to invite you to stop by my office at your earliest convenience to discuss this matter further, as well as to provide you with some more information regarding our policy on terminating employees (I mean that in the non-Arnold Schwarzenneger way)."
  • "Polly : Well, first thing in the morning, I read through all my emails and respond to any urgent matters."
  • "You've only been alive for a matter of months, but I've already had reports of public indecency, aggressive lullaby singing, diaper throwing, tummy aches, temper tantrums, loud crying and some very serious accusations of milk abuse."
  • "Subject: A very private matter"
  • "If the matter is not resolved within four business days, I may commence legal proceedings to recover the debt, without further notice to you, and this letter may be tendered in court as evidence of your failure to attempt settlement."
  • "There's also a little matter I'd like to discuss with you, but we'll get to that later!"
  • "Bruno : I did discuss the matter with my accountant, and it seems I have a bit of cash lying around."
  • "Are we really supposed to believe Mr. Warbuckle has gone from gun-toting bear killer to peace-loving animal rights activist in a matter of weeks?"
  • "As you can imagine, I have a lot to say on this matter."
  • "Bruno : I want your advice on the matter."
  • "What are your feelings on the matter, everyone?"
  • "However, I was not sure if you share Mr. Cheeter's opinion on this matter, and so I thought I would bring this matter to your attention."
  • "-) What's the case number for this matter?"
  • "I'm furious and I should report you to the police, but I will take great pleasure in dealing with this matter myself."
  • "Why don't you sit down and tell me what the matter is?"
  • "Thank you for your cooperation in this matter"
练习 1
In the text above, find the synonyms for the following words:

Example: talk = ? You should type in "discussion" (from the phrase "We will have a discussion on the subject of Delavigne's position...")

"a matter" = "sure" = "planned" =
In the text above, find the synonyms for the following words:

Example: talk = ? You should type in "discussion" (from the phrase "We will have a discussion on the subject of Delavigne's position...")

"a matter" = an issue 1 "sure" = confident 2 "planned" =scheduled 3
1 an issue: An "issue" is a "matter". The term refers to a subject of interest or a general topic.
2 confident: "To be confident about something" is another way of saying that one is "sure" about it.
3 scheduled: In this context, "to plan" something is another way of saying "to schedule" it.
练习 2
Kevin begins his email with the line: "Thanks for your letter of inquiry".
Which of the following phrases could replace this without changing the tone or meaning of the text?
Kevin begins his email with the line: "Thanks for your letter of inquiry".
Which of the following phrases could replace this without changing the tone or meaning of the text?
This line usually comes at the end of a "letter of inquiry". It would most likely appear as a conclusion to Susie's letter to Kevin. If someone is writing to a company to request information about a product, they might end their letter with a line such as this.
This is the best choice here. Kevin thanks Susie for her "letter of inquiry". This means that Susie has written to him to ask for information. Thus, it would make sense for Kevin to begin his email by saying that he is happy she "contacted him" about "this matter".
This does not make sense here. Kevin and Susie have not "come to an agreement" about anything, because nothing has been discussed. He is simply providing her with information.
This line would not make sense in this context. Kevin has not received a "response" from Susie. Rather, his letter is a "response" to Susie's email.
练习 3
Melissa Pearl, the reporter, uses the phrase "in a matter of weeks".

What does this phrase express here?
Melissa Pearl, the reporter, uses the phrase "in a matter of weeks".

What does this phrase express here?
Pearl (the reporter) is referring to a "short period of time" in which Warbuckle changed his opinions on bear hunting, however she is not saying "by the end of the week".
The expression "in a matter of weeks" indicates that something happens over the course of a few weeks, or that the duration of a certain event was a few weeks. In this context, Melissa Pearl is suggesting that it is unrealistic that Warbuckle could change his perspective on hunting and animal rights in such a short period of time.
It is true that in another context a "matter" can be a subject or topic. However this is not the case in the expression "in a matter of weeks".
Pearl (the reporter) is not referring to a "matter" in the sense of a "subject" or "topic" here, but rather to the "short period of time" in which Warbuckle changed his opinions on bear hunting.
练习 4
Select all the TRUE statements from the list below.

There may be more than one!
Select all the TRUE statements from the list below.

There may be more than one!
This statement is false. Warbuckle writes that there is a "matter" he would like to discuss with Bruno, although he doesn't specify what it is. Warbuckle clearly does want to talk about something with Bruno.
This statement is false. There is nothing in the text to suggest that Bruno has been to Warbuckle's ranch in the past. Moreover, Warbuckle writes "I would like to extend a formal invitation to my NEW ranch." This indicates that it has been built recently and therefore it is very unlikely that Bruno has been there before.
This statement is true. Warbuckle's e-mail is an invitation to spend some time on his newly remodeled Texas ranch. Harold details all the new additions to the ranch and encourages Bruno to take some time off and visit him. Warbuckle also, "I would like to extend a formal invitation to my new ranch in Crawford, Texas". To "extend an invitation" is a formal way of inviting someone somewhere.
This statement is false. Although Warbuckle does offer to pick Bruno up on his new Harley Davidson motorcycle, he writes that Bruno should "book (himself) a ticket". To "book" a ticket means to reserve one and/or pay for it in advance. This tells us that Bruno should make his own arrangements to get to Texas.

Excerpt: So I'd like to extend a formal invitation to my new ranch in Crawford, Texas.
练习 5
Word search!

Find the appropriate terms used in the dialogue and type them in the blanks below.

This adjective describes something "closed" or "sealed" or "shut", often with a key. "The door was , so I used a hammer to break the window."

This term describes a general subject, topic or issue, often an important one. "I would like to discuss an important with your manager: payment."

This term describes a large amount of money without specifying exactly how much. "Many customers are prepared to pay for personal trainers." (2 words)
Word search!

Find the appropriate terms used in the dialogue and type them in the blanks below.

This adjective describes something "closed" or "sealed" or "shut", often with a key. "The door was locked 1, so I used a hammer to break the window."

This term describes a general subject, topic or issue, often an important one. "I would like to discuss an important matter 2 with your manager: payment."

This term describes a large amount of money without specifying exactly how much. "Many customers are prepared to pay top dollar 3 for personal trainers." (2 words)
1 locked: The adjective "locked" describes something, such as a door, which is closed or secured (usually with a key). In this dialogue, Nigel exclaims that Bruno shouldn't keep his perfumes "locked up" in a garage. "Locked up" is a variant of "locked". Example: I keep my important files locked in a file cabinet.
2 matter: "A matter" is a versatile term which most often describes a "subject", "issue" or even "problem". In this dialogue, Nigel explains that he wishes to discuss the "matter" of Delavigne's perfumes directly with Horatio. Example: The matter of compensation will be discussed at this afternoon's meeting.
3 top dollar: "To pay top dollar" for a product or service is to pay a large amount of money for it. This is a common expression which doesn't specify an amount, but indicates that one is willing to pay large sum of money for something. Example: I am prepared to pay top dollar for your rare panda.

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