real /ˈrɪəl/ CET4 TEM4

• 1. 

  ADJ Something that is real actually exists and is not imagined, invented, or theoretical. 真实的

  例：

  No, it wasn't a dream. It was real.

  不，那不是梦。它是真实的。

• 2. 

  ADJ If something is real to someone, they experience it as though it really exists or happens, even though it does not. 逼真的

  例：

  Whitechild's life becomes increasingly real to the reader.

  怀特菜尔德的生活在读者看来越来越像是真的。

• 3. 

  ADJ A material or object that is real is natural or functioning, and not artificial or an imitation. 天然的; 非仿制的

  例：

  ...the smell of real leather.

  …真皮的气味。

• 4. 

  ADJ You can use real to describe someone or something that has all the characteristics or qualities that such a person or thing typically has. 名副其实的; 真正的 [ADJ n]

  例：

  ...his first real girlfriend.

  …他的第一个名副其实的女朋友。

• 5. 

  ADJ You can use real to describe something that is the true or original thing of its kind, in contrast to one that someone wants you to believe is true. 真实的; 最初的 [ADJ n]

  例：

  This was the real reason for her call.

  这是她打电话的真实原因。

• 6. 

  ADJ You can use real to describe something that is the most important or typical part of a thing. 最重要的; 最典型的 [ADJ n]

  例：

  When he talks, he only gives glimpses of his real self.

  他讲话时只是偶尔流露出真实的自我。

• 7. 

  ADJ You can use real when you are talking about a situation or feeling to emphasize that it exists and is important or serious. 确实存在的; 真切而严重的 [强调]

  例：

  Global warming is a real problem.

  全球变暖是个确实存在的问题。

  例：

  The prospect of civil war is very real.

  内战爆发的可能性确实存在。

• 8. 

  ADJ You can use real to emphasize a quality that is genuine and sincere. 真实的; 真诚的 [ADJ n] [强调]

  例：

  You've been drifting from job to job without any real commitment.

  你从一个工作换到另一个工作，从没有真正地投入过。

• 9. 

  ADJ You can use real before nouns to emphasize your description of something or someone. (用在名词前) 十足的 [口语] [ADJ n]

  例：

  "You must think I'm a real idiot."

  “你一定认为我是个十足的傻瓜。”

• 10. 

  ADJ The real cost or value of something is its cost or value after other amounts have been added or subtracted and when factors such as the level of inflation have been considered. (成本或价值) 实际的; 净的 [ADJ n]

  例：

  ...the real cost of borrowing.

  …借款的实际成本。

• 11. 

  PHRASE You can also talk about the cost or value of something in real terms. 实 (价)

  例：

  In real terms the cost of driving is cheaper than a decade ago.

  驾车的实际花费比10年前要少。

• 12. 

  ADV You can use real to emphasize an adjective or adverb. 非常 (用以强调形容词或副词) [美国英语] [非正式] [ADV adj/adv]

  例：

  He is finding prison life "real tough."

  他现在发现监狱生活“非常艰苦。”

• 13. 

  PHRASE If you say that someone does something for real, you mean that they actually do it and do not just pretend to do it. 确实地; 真正地 [非正式]

  例：

  I have gone to premieres in my dreams but I never thought I'd do it for real.

  我在梦中多次参加过首演，但我从没想到我会真的参加。