Take part in something
事───matter;参加───participate in
Well, we have discussed the matter at length.───这件事我们已经仔细讨论过了.
This is a serious matter ; let's not joke about it.───这是正经事,可别打哈哈.
He offered to go and attend to the matter.───他主动提出来处理这件事.
I will leave the matter as It'stands for the present.───这事我打算暂时搁一搁.
The content of a book or document exclusive of prefatory matter, codicils, indexes, or appendices.───正文除去序言、补遗 、 索引和附录的书或文献的主要部分.
The book sold for a matter of five dollars.───这本书售价过去是五美元左右.
What's your perception of the matter?───你对此事有什么看法?
Is it worthwhile getting angry over such a trifling matter?───为这点小事犯得着生气 吗 ?
What on earth is the matter there?
It's a matter of personal preference .
It's a matter for the police .