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material (EN)
명사, 형용사

명사 “material”

단수형 material, 복수형 materials 또는 셀 수 없는 것
  1. 재료
    The builders ordered enough material, like bricks and cement, to complete the new house.
  2. 원단 (옷을 만드는 데 사용되는 천이나 직물의 종류)
    What material is this shirt made of?
  3. 소재
    The comedian worked hard to create new material for his upcoming show.
  4. (합성어로) 특정 역할이나 활동에 적합한 사람
    With her leadership skills, she is definitely management material for the company.
  5. 기물 (체스 게임에서의 말과 졸)
    In the chess match, he sacrificed some material to gain a better position on the board.
  6. 자료 (분석이나 연구를 위해 수집된 샘플이나 표본)
    The researchers collected material from the site to analyze for signs of pollution.

형용사 “material”

기본형 material (more/most)
  1. 물질적인
    She gave up her material comforts to join the mission.
  2. 물질의 (물리적 세계와 관련된)
    The scientists are studying the material world.
  3. 중요한
    There was no material difference between the two proposals.