Cells are the most basic units of living matter.

细胞是生命物质最基本的单位。

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Choosing the colour for the living-room walls was no easy matter.

为起居室的墙壁选择颜色并非易事。

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Non-living matter can be brought to life with no need for lightning, a vital essence or a god.

不需要闪电，活力的精华，或者是神，就可以让非生命物质活过来。

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