matching

Word family  noun match adjective matching unmatched verb match

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match·ing /ˈmætʃɪŋ/ ●○○ adjective [only before noun]  CSAMEhaving the same colour, style, or pattern as something else 〔与某物颜色、风格或式样〕相同的，相配的 → match a necklace with matching earrings 配有耳环的项链► see thesaurus at similar

Examples from the Corpus

matching• Emily was wearing a dark green skirt and matching blouse.• Their profiles looked like matching cameos as Lais whispered in her sister's ear.• In the kitchen was a rustic oak table and six matching chairs.• And I could stick some shiny leaves together to make matching curtains.• He returned and pulled back the iron door with some effort; the matching door to the car itself was a little easier.• Or will Doc Croc end up as a matching handbag and shoe set!?• Thorunn shone in an ivory silk off-the-shoulder gown with full train and matching headband.• Keeshan wore a striped tie with a matching pocket handkerchief.• A handset would contain an ultrasonic transmitter and the television fitted with a matching receiver.• The round dining table is dark rosewood with a matching set of chairs.

match·ing adjectiveChineseSyllable  

pattern the Corpus style, same having or colour,

matching
match‧ing /ˈmætʃɪŋ/ adjective [only before noun]having the same colour, style, or pattern as something else ⇨ match:
    a necklace with matching earrings
     

THESAURUS

   ▪ similar adjective almost the same: Jo said she’d had a similar experience. | The colours are very similar, but I like this one best.
   ▪ like preposition similar to something or someone else: It tastes a little like chicken. | She still looks like a teenager.
   ▪ alike adjective [not before noun] very similar - used especially about the way people look or behave: She and her sister look alike. | Lawyers are all alike - I don’t trust them.
   ▪ close adjective very similar: The film bears a close resemblance to real life (=is very similar). | The painting is remarkably close to the original.
   ▪ much the same very similar: The glass is still made in much the same way as it was 100 years ago. | People are much the same, wherever you go. | She still looks very much the same.
   ▪ identical adjective exactly the same: The two computers were identical in design. | identical names
   ▪ matching adjective having the same colour, style, pattern etc as something else - used about clothes or furniture that you wear or use together: She wore matching silver shoes and handbag. | a dining table and matching chairs
   ▪ akin to something formal fairly similar to something: These dialects are akin to Arabic, though different in several respects.

🔑 match·ingBrE /ˈmætʃɪŋ/ 🔊NAmE /ˈmætʃɪŋ/ 🔊 adjective [only before noun] (of clothing, material, objects, etc. 衣服、材料、物件等) having the same colour, pattern, style, etc. and therefore looking attractive together （颜色、形状、款式等）相同的，相称的，相配的◆a pine table with four matching chairs一张松木桌子和四把配套的椅子