(raw) material · data · (fig.) person who has the potential to do the job

cái liào

c+ái·2nd tonel+iào·4th tone

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What stuff is this jacket made of?

这外套是什么材料作的？

We get the materials from Malaysia.

我们从马来西亚得到材料。

Materials will be provided.

材料将被提供。

The prices of raw materials such as oil or coal continue to rise.

原材料的价格如石油或者煤的不停地上升。

Japan is lacking in raw materials.

日本缺乏原材料。

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