practical
adj
1 concerned with practice(1) and action rather than theory 實踐的; 實際的
practical experience, skills 實踐經驗、 實際技能
It's an interesting idea but there are many practical difficulties. 這是一個很有意思的想法, 然而卻存在著許多實際困難. Cf 參看 theoretical 1.
2 suitable for the purpose for which it was made; useful 切合實際的; 實用的
a practical device with many different uses 一種多用途的實用器械
practical clothing for outdoor sports 適於室外運動穿的衣服
Your invention is ingenious, but not very practical. 你所發明的東西巧是巧, 但不太實用.
3
(a) (of a person) clever at doing and making things (指人)心靈手巧的
She's very practical. 她心靈手巧.
He has a practical partner who organizes everything for him. 他有個很能干的伙伴, 替他把一切弄得井井有條.
(b) sensible and realistic 講求實際的; 實事求是的
We must be practical and work out the cost before we make a decision. 我們應該實事求是地先把費用算出來, 然後再做決定.
4 that is so in effect; virtual 事實上的; 實際上的
The owner's brother has been in practical control of the firm for years. 業主的弟弟實際控制該商行已有多年.
5 (idm 習語) for (all) `practical purposes as far as really matters; in reality 事實上; 實際上
The sale was supposed to last for a week, but for all practical purposes it's over. 減價銷售原來預料要持續一周, 然而實際上現在已經結束了. Cf 參看 impractical. practical, n (infml 口) practical(1) examination or lesson, eg in a scientific subject 實驗課考試, 實習課(如某一學科的)
a physics practical 物理實驗.