reality
n
1 [U] quality of being real or of resembling an original 真實(性)
the lifelike reality of his paintings 他的繪畫作品中表現(xiàn)的真實性.
2 [U] all that is real; the real world, as contrasted with ideals and illusions 現(xiàn)實; 現(xiàn)實世界
bring sb back to reality, ie make him give up his illusions 使某人面對現(xiàn)實
escape from the reality of everyday existence 逃避現(xiàn)實
face (up to) (ie accept) reality 正視(承認(rèn))現(xiàn)實.
3 [C often pl 常作復(fù)數(shù)]
thing that is actually experienced or seen; thing that is real 實際經(jīng)歷或目睹過的事物
the harsh realities (eg poverty, misery, etc) of unemployment 失業(yè)的嚴(yán)酷現(xiàn)實
He cannot grasp the realities of the situation. 他未能掌握實際情況.
The plan will soon become a reality, ie will be carried out. 這計畫不久就要化為現(xiàn)實.
4 (idm 習(xí)語) in re`ality in actual fact; really 事實上; 實際上
The house looks very old, but in reality it's quite new. 這房子看起來很舊, 實際上很新.
?? 擴(kuò)展釋義
*[ri'?liti]n. 實在, 事實, 實體, 逼真【法】 現(xiàn)實, 實在存在的事物, 實在性相關(guān)詞組: make sth a reality bring sb back to reality in reality