n. the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists
n. material of a particular kind or constitution
n. a particular kind or species of matter with uniform properties
n. 物质, 实质, 主旨, 资产, 本质, 牢固
[化] 物质
1. The substance of the speech was very inspiring.
演讲的内容非常鼓舞人心。
2. Water is a vital substance for all living things.
水是所有生物所需的重要物质。
3. She tested the substance to see if it was safe.
她测试了这种物质以确认其是否安全。