1、matter
事情;状况;问题
It was clear that she wanted to discuss some private matter.
很明显,她想谈些私事。
Until the matter is resolved the athletes will be ineligible to compete.
除非这个问题得以解决,否则这些运动员没有资格参加比赛。
(是…的)问题;取决于…的问题;关乎…的问题
History is always a matter of interpretation.
历史总是一种阐释角度的问题。
Observance of the law is a matter of principle for us.
守法是我们的一个原则问题。
麻烦事;问题
Carole, what's the matter? You don't seem happy.
卡萝尔,出什么事了?你好像不开心。
What's the matter with your office?
你们部门出什么事了吗?
2、background
出身背景;学历;经历
Moulded by his background, he could not escape the traditional role of strict father.
受成长环境的影响,他摆脱不了严父的传统角色。
She came from a working-class background.
她出身于工人家庭。
(事件或情况的)背景
The background to the current troubles is provided by the dire state of the country's economy.
目前的问题是在国家经济岌岌可危的背景下出现的。
The meeting takes place against a background of continuing political violence.
这次会议是在政治暴力连续不断的背景下召开的。
背景声音;背景音乐
I kept hearing the sound of applause in the background.
我不断听到隐约的鼓掌声。
police sirens wailing in the background.
隐约传来的警笛呼啸声。