英语词汇“real”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

real

(riːl )

1. adjective A2

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

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

Legends grew up around a great many figures, both real and fictitious.

Synonyms: true, actual, genuine, concrete

2. adjective [usually verb-link ADJECTIVE] A2

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

Whitechild's life becomes increasingly real to the reader. [+ to]

3. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] A2

A material or object that is real is natural or functioning, and not artificial or an imitation.

...the smell of real leather.

Who's to know if they're real guns or not?

Desmond did not believe the diamond was real.

Synonyms: genuine, authentic, bona fide, dinkum [Australian, New Zealand, informal]

4. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun] B1

You can use real to describe someone or something that has all the characteristics or qualities that such a person or thing typically has.

...his first real girlfriend.

He's not a real artist.

The only real job I'd ever had was as manager of the local cafe.

Synonyms: proper, true, valid, legitimate

5. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun] B1

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.

This was the real reason for her call.

Her real name had been Miriam Pinckus.

Synonyms: actual, true

6. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun] B2

You can use real to describe something that is the most important or typical part of a thing.

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

The smart executive has people he can trust doing all the real work.

...a solo journey to discover the real America.

7. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] B2

You can use real when you are talking about a situation or feeling to emphasize that it exists and is important or serious. [emphasis]

Global warming is a real problem.

The prospect of civil war is very real.

There was never any real danger of the children being affected.

Political defeat seemed a real possibility at the end of 1981.

At least they have a real chance to find work.

Synonyms: serious, pressing, worrying, significant

8. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun] B2

You can use real to emphasize a quality that is genuine and sincere. [emphasis]

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

I thought we were the team who showed real determination to win.

9. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun] B2

You can use real before nouns to emphasize your description of something or someone. [mainly spoken, emphasis]

'It's a fabulous deal, a real bargain.'

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

Synonyms: complete, right, total, perfect

10. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun] B2

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.

...the real cost of borrowing.

in real terms phrase

You can also talk about the cost or value of something in real terms.

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

Pensions have increased in real terms over the last twenty years.

11. adverb [ADVERB adjective/adverb] B2

You can use real to emphasize an adjective or adverb. [US, informal, emphasis]

He is finding prison life 'real tough'.

I don't think you are trying real hard.

Synonyms: extremely, very, really, particularly

12. for real phrase B2

If you say that someone does something for real, you mean that they actually do it and do not just pretend to do it.

The action scenes were just good acting. We didn't do it for real.

13. for real phrase

If you think that someone or something is very surprising, you can ask if they are for real. [US, informal]

Is this guy for real?

14. the real thing phrase

If you say that a thing or event is the real thing, you mean that it is the thing or event itself, rather than an imitation or copy.

The counterfeits sell for about $20 less than the real thing.

The Blairgowrie Highland Games, on the other hand, are the real thing rather than a media event.

Idioms:

the real McCoy

something that is genuine, rather than a fake or a copy

You can buy prosciutto anywhere, but if you want the real McCoy, you need to go to Parma.

Collocations:

real threat

For them, spiralling pension costs are a real threat to survival and the only solution is to plug the gap from the collection tin.

Times, Sunday Times (2013)

Coughs are usually caused by viruses, pose no real threat and are self-limiting.

Times, Sunday Times (2011)

At times this season there was a very real threat they would go out of business altogether.

The Sun (2008)

The real threat is to the country's already overstretched banks, some of which are teetering on the brink of collapse.

The Sun (2016)

They cope calmly with stressful situations as though there were no real threat.

Chaitow, Leon The Beat Fatigue Workbook - how to identify the causes (1988)

real tragedy

The real tragedy is that he failed to make the best of a golden mind and a silver tongue.

The Sun (2015)

The real tragedy of such deaths is the sheer waste.

The Sun (2009)

It's just tragic, a real tragedy.

Times, Sunday Times (2016)

real treat

The real treat was the beach barbecue for a supplement of 20 euros each (14.70).

The Sun (2015)

The caped crusader's original big-screen outing is a real treat for fans of the television series.

The Sun (2012)

Although a bag of frozen peas can be found in nearly everyone's freezer, freshly podded peas are a real treat.

The Sun (2017)

After all I had been through, to have this benison delivered to me was a real treat.

Greg Bear VITALS (2002)

Dressed in our finery, it was a real treat to spend time together.

The Sun (2014)

Translations:

Chinese: 真实的, 真的

Japanese: 実在の, 本物の

单词	real
释义	real (riːl ) 1. adjective A2 Something that is real actually exists and is not imagined, invented, or theoretical. No, it wasn't a dream. It was real. Legends grew up around a great many figures, both real and fictitious. Synonyms: true, actual, genuine, concrete 2. adjective [usually verb-link ADJECTIVE] A2 If something is real to someone, they experience it as though it really exists or happens, even though it does not. Whitechild's life becomes increasingly real to the reader. [+ to] 3. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] A2 A material or object that is real is natural or functioning, and not artificial or an imitation. ...the smell of real leather. Who's to know if they're real guns or not? Desmond did not believe the diamond was real. Synonyms: genuine, authentic, bona fide, dinkum [Australian, New Zealand, informal] 4. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun] B1 You can use real to describe someone or something that has all the characteristics or qualities that such a person or thing typically has. ...his first real girlfriend. He's not a real artist. The only real job I'd ever had was as manager of the local cafe. Synonyms: proper, true, valid, legitimate 5. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun] B1 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. This was the real reason for her call. Her real name had been Miriam Pinckus. Synonyms: actual, true 6. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun] B2 You can use real to describe something that is the most important or typical part of a thing. When he talks, he only gives glimpses of his real self. The smart executive has people he can trust doing all the real work. ...a solo journey to discover the real America. 7. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] B2 You can use real when you are talking about a situation or feeling to emphasize that it exists and is important or serious. [emphasis] Global warming is a real problem. The prospect of civil war is very real. There was never any real danger of the children being affected. Political defeat seemed a real possibility at the end of 1981. At least they have a real chance to find work. Synonyms: serious, pressing, worrying, significant 8. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun] B2 You can use real to emphasize a quality that is genuine and sincere. [emphasis] You've been drifting from job to job without any real commitment. I thought we were the team who showed real determination to win. 9. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun] B2 You can use real before nouns to emphasize your description of something or someone. [mainly spoken, emphasis] 'It's a fabulous deal, a real bargain.' 'You must think I'm a real idiot.' Synonyms: complete, right, total, perfect 10. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun] B2 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. ...the real cost of borrowing. in real terms phrase You can also talk about the cost or value of something in real terms. In real terms the cost of driving is cheaper than a decade ago. Pensions have increased in real terms over the last twenty years. 11. adverb [ADVERB adjective/adverb] B2 You can use real to emphasize an adjective or adverb. [US, informal, emphasis] He is finding prison life 'real tough'. I don't think you are trying real hard. Synonyms: extremely, very, really, particularly 12. for real phrase B2 If you say that someone does something for real, you mean that they actually do it and do not just pretend to do it. The action scenes were just good acting. We didn't do it for real. 13. for real phrase If you think that someone or something is very surprising, you can ask if they are for real. [US, informal] Is this guy for real? 14. the real thing phrase If you say that a thing or event is the real thing, you mean that it is the thing or event itself, rather than an imitation or copy. The counterfeits sell for about $20 less than the real thing. The Blairgowrie Highland Games, on the other hand, are the real thing rather than a media event. Idioms: the real McCoy something that is genuine, rather than a fake or a copy You can buy prosciutto anywhere, but if you want the real McCoy, you need to go to Parma. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers Collocations: real threat For them, spiralling pension costs are a real threat to survival and the only solution is to plug the gap from the collection tin. Times, Sunday Times (2013) Coughs are usually caused by viruses, pose no real threat and are self-limiting. Times, Sunday Times (2011) At times this season there was a very real threat they would go out of business altogether. The Sun (2008) The real threat is to the country's already overstretched banks, some of which are teetering on the brink of collapse. The Sun (2016) They cope calmly with stressful situations as though there were no real threat. Chaitow, Leon The Beat Fatigue Workbook - how to identify the causes (1988) real tragedy The real tragedy is that he failed to make the best of a golden mind and a silver tongue. The Sun (2015) The real tragedy of such deaths is the sheer waste. The Sun (2009) It's just tragic, a real tragedy. Times, Sunday Times (2016) real treat The real treat was the beach barbecue for a supplement of 20 euros each (14.70). The Sun (2015) The caped crusader's original big-screen outing is a real treat for fans of the television series. The Sun (2012) Although a bag of frozen peas can be found in nearly everyone's freezer, freshly podded peas are a real treat. The Sun (2017) After all I had been through, to have this benison delivered to me was a real treat. Greg Bear VITALS (2002) Dressed in our finery, it was a real treat to spend time together. The Sun (2014) Translations: Chinese: 真实的, 真的 Japanese: 実在の, 本物の
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