in a matter of meaning in English
大约只不过在…之内
Examples
- You will be restored to health in a matter of days .
数日之后，定当霍然。 - The revolt was suppressed in a matter of hours .
叛乱在几小时之内就平息下去了。 - We have to consult his convenience in a matter of this kind .
对这样的事情，我们就听其自便吧。 - She explained it all in a matter of fact, offhand, neutral way .
她以就是论事，随随便便，不偏不倚的口气做了解释。