matches

關於matches的翻譯

配對,匹敵,相配,比賽

match definition

1. lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction
• examples: he always carries matches to light his pipe
• examples: as long you've a lucifer to light your fag
2. a formal contest in which two or more persons or teams compete
3. a burning piece of wood or cardboard
• examples: if you drop a match in there the whole place will explode
4. an exact duplicate
• examples: when a match is found an entry is made in the notebook
5. the score needed to win a match
6. something that resembles or harmonizes with
• examples: that tie makes a good match with your jacket
7. be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
• examples: The two stories don't agree in many details
• examples: The handwriting checks with the signature on the check
• examples: The suspect's fingerprints don't match those on the gun
8. provide funds complementary to
• examples: The company matched the employees' contributions
9. bring two objects, ideas, or people together
• examples: This fact is coupled to the other one
• examples: Matchmaker, can you match my daughter with a nice young man?
• examples: The student was paired with a partner for collaboration on the project
10. make correspond or harmonize
• examples: Match my sweater
11. give or join in marriage
12. be equal or harmonize
• examples: The two pieces match