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real adj.
⇨ real (the real reason/real leather) ⇨ complete (He looks a real idiot.) ⇨ deep 1 (real regret) ⇨ real life, the real world ⇨ fact noun real adjective real ♦︎ actual ♦︎ true ♦︎ genuine ♦︎ authentic ♦︎ properThese words all describe sth that is real and not imagined, false or artificial. 这些词均表示真实的、实际存在的、非凭空想象的。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a real / the actual / the true / a genuine / a proper reason◆the real / actual / true cost of sth◆a real / a true / a genuine / an authentic work of art◆real / genuine leather / silk / gold◆real / genuine / authentic enough■ real [usually before noun] existing in fact and not imagined, false or artificial; having all the important qualities that sth should have to deserve to be called what it is called 真实的；实际存在的；真正的；名副其实的◆It wasn't a ghost; it was a real person.那不是鬼魂，是实实在在的人。◆pictures of animals, both real and mythological真实世界和神话中的动物的图片◆Marilyn Monroe's real name was Norma Jean Baker.玛丽莲•梦露的真名是诺尔玛•琼•贝克。◆See the real Africa on one of our walking safaris.来一趟我们安排的观赏野生动物的徒步远行之旅，看看真实的非洲吧。◆I do my best to hide my real feelings from others.我尽力在其他人面前隐藏真实感受。◆Are those real flowers?那些是真花吗？◆She never had any real friends at school.她从来没有在学校交过真正的朋友。 OPP imaginary , pretend ⇨ fictional ▸ really adverb ◆Tell me what really happened.告诉我究竟发生了什么事。■ actual [only before noun] used to emphasize what sth is really like, rather than how it appears to be or how you might expect it to be 真实的，实际的（而非表面看来或预想的）◆What were his actual words?他原话是怎么说的？◆The actual cost was much higher than we had expected.实际成本比我们预计的要高得多。◆James looks younger than his wife but in actual fact (= really) he is several years older.詹姆斯看起来比他妻子年轻，但实际上他要大好几岁。 OPP hypothetical , notional ⇨ supposed , potential ⇨ likely ▸ actually adverb ◆Well, what did she actually say?那么，她到底是怎么说的？■ true real or exact, especially when this is different from how sth seems; having all the important qualities that sth should have to deserve to be called what it is called 真实的，真正的（而非表面上的）；名副其实的◆the true face of socialism (= what it is really like rather than what people think it is like) 社会主义的真实情况◆He reveals his true character to very few people.他没有向什么人显露过他的真实性格。◆It was true love between them.他们是真心相爱。◆He's a true gentleman.他是个正人君子。◆The painting is a masterpiece in the truest sense of the word.这幅画是名副其实的杰作。▸ truly adverb ◆He started the first truly international ballet company.他创办了第一个真正的国际芭蕾舞团。NOTE 辨析 Real or true?In many cases you can use either word. 在许多情况下这两个词可以通用◆You're a real / true friend.你是个真正的朋友。◆He's a real / true gentleman.他是个正人君子。However, real looks at the necessary qualities of sth in a more practical way; true looks at those qualities in a more romantic way. Real is used more often than true in negative sentences; true is used more often to emphasize how rare or unique sth is. 不过，real是从较为实际的角度看事物的必备特征，true是从较为浪漫的角度看那些特征。real比true更常用于否定句，true更常用于强调事物如何稀有或独特◆She never had any true friends at school. ◆It was real love between them. ■ genuine exactly what it appears to be; not artificial 真正的；真品的；真迹的◆Is the painting a genuine Picasso?这幅画是毕加索的真迹吗？◆Fake designer watches are sold at a fraction of the price of the genuine article.伪造的名牌手表以真品的若干分之一的价格出售。◆Only genuine refugees can apply for asylum.只有真正的难民才能申请政治避难。 OPP fake , imitation ⇨ artificial 1 ■ authentic / /ɔːˈθentɪk/ / known to be real and genuine and not a copy 真正的；真品的；真迹的◆I don't know if the painting is authentic.我不知道这幅画是不是真迹。NOTE 辨析 Genuine or authentic?These words are very close in meaning and range. Genuine describes sth that really belongs to a group of things of the same type. Authentic describes sth that has really been produced or created by sb/sth. This means that sometimes either word can be used. 这两个词的含义和使用范围非常接近。genuine描述某物确实属于某类事物，authentic描述某物确为某人或某物所生产或创造。这意味着有时这两个词可通用◆a genuine / an authentic Picasso一幅毕加索的真迹 ■ proper /ˈprɒpə(r); NAmE ˈprɑːpər/ [only before noun] (BrE, spoken) that you consider to be real and satisfactory 真正的；像样的；名副其实的◆Eat some proper food, not just toast and jam!吃点正常的食物，别净吃烤面包片加果酱！◆When are you going to get a proper job?你想什么时候去找一份像样的工作啊？ⓘ In American English, use real. 在美式英语中用real。 complete adjective ➡ See also the entry for ⇨ pure 2 另见pure条第2义complete ♦︎ total ♦︎ real ♦︎ absolute ♦︎ outright ♦︎ utter ♦︎ perfect ♦︎ positive ♦︎ downrightThese words are all used to emphasize how great sth is in degree. 这些词均表示完全的、彻底的、十足的。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a complete / a total / a real / an absolute / an utter disaster◆a complete / a total / a real / an absolute mess◆a complete / a total / a real idiot◆a complete / a total / an absolute / an utter fool◆complete / total / absolute / utter rubbish / nonsense / darkness◆complete / total / absolute / utter / perfect silence◆a complete / total / perfect stranger◆a complete / a real / an absolute beginner◆a complete / a total / an absolute / an outright ban■ complete [usually before noun] used when you are emphasizing sth, to mean 'to the greatest degree possible' （用以强调）完全的，彻底的◆We were in complete agreement.我们意见完全一致。◆It came as a complete surprise.这事来得十分突然。◆The whole thing has been a complete waste of time.整件事完全是浪费时间。 see also completely ⇨ quite 2 ■ total [only before noun] complete 完全的；彻底的◆The room was in total darkness.房间里一片漆黑。◆I always expect total honesty from my employees.我总是期望我的员工完全坦诚。◆Six years of total war had left no citizen untouched.六年的全面战争让所有国民都受到了影响。 see also total ⇨ whole , totally ⇨ quite 2 NOTE 辨析 Complete or total?In nearly all cases you can use either of these words. 几乎所有情况下这两个词都可以通用◆complete / total agreement / honesty / darkness完全一致；绝对诚实；漆黑一片◆a complete / total surprise / idiot / waste of time / lack of understanding完全出乎意料；十足的白痴；纯粹浪费时间；完全缺乏了解 Total war is a fixed collocation that cannot be changed. * total war是不可更换用词的固定搭配◆Six years of complete war... Total is only used before a noun; complete can also be used after a linking verb, although this is not frequent and rather formal. * total仅用于名词前；complete还可用于连系动词后，尽管这一用法不常见且相当正式◆ (rather formal) Her misery was made complete when she was separated from her children.和她的孩子分开时，她痛彻心扉。◆Her misery was made total... ■ real [only before noun] (rather informal, especially spoken) complete 完全的；彻底的◆He looks like a real idiot.他看上去像个十足的白痴。◆This accident could have produced a real tragedy.这次事故差一点造成一场惨剧。◆Her next play was a real contrast.她的下一部戏截然不同。ⓘ Real is used in rather informal language to emphasize the degree to which sth is bad or different. * real用在较不正式的语言中，强调事物不好或不同的程度。 see also really ⇨ very adv. ■ absolute [usually before noun] (especially spoken) complete 完全的；彻底的◆He must earn an absolute fortune.他肯定赚了一大笔钱。◆'You're wrong,' she said with absolute certainty.“你错了。”她斩钉截铁地说。ⓘ Absolute is used especially in spoken English to emphasize how bad or how large sth is. In slightly more formal and written English it is also used to describe a feeling or quality; it is usually used before a noun, but in literary contexts it can also be used after a linking verb. * absolute尤用于口语中，强调某事物有多严重、多糟糕或多大。在稍微更正式的用语及书面语中，也形容感觉或品质；absolute常用于名词前，但在文学语境下亦可用于连系动词后◆ (literary) Around them the darkness was absolute, the silence oppressive.他们周遭一片漆黑，寂静得令人压抑。 see also absolutely ⇨ quite 2 ■ outright / /ˈaʊtraɪt/ / [only before noun] complete 完全的；彻底的◆She was the outright winner.她是绝对的优胜者。◆No one party is expected to gain an outright majority.没有任何政党有望获得绝对多数。◆They may introduce tougher restrictions or even an outright ban.他们也许会采取更严格的管制，甚至绝对的禁止。ⓘ Collocates of outright in this meaning include win, victory, winner, majority, ban, rejection, refusal and lie. 表达此义时，outright的搭配词有win、victory、winner、majority、ban、rejection、refusal和lie。▸ outright adverb ◆Neither candidate won outright.两个候选人谁也没有干脆利落地胜出。■ utter [only before noun] complete 完全的；彻底的◆That's complete and utter nonsense!那纯属一派胡言！◆To my utter amazement she agreed.令我大感意外的是，她同意了。ⓘ Utter is used especially to describe feelings and qualities, especially of surprise, disgust, despair, confusion, belief and peace. Collocates include surprise, disgust, despair, failure, confusion, chaos, conviction, delight, silence and stillness. * utter尤用于描述感觉和品质，尤其是惊讶、厌恶、绝望、困惑、信任及平和。其搭配词有surprise、disgust、despair、failure、confusion、chaos、conviction、delight、silence和stillness。 see also utterly ⇨ quite 2 ■ perfect [only before noun] complete 完全的；彻底的◆I don't know her－she's a perfect stranger.我不认识她，她是百分之百的陌生人。◆I have a perfect right to ask you－and you have the right not to answer.我完全有权询问你，但你有权不回答。ⓘ Collocates of perfect in this meaning include stranger, gentleman, right, accuracy, freedom, harmony and happiness. 表达此义时，perfect的搭配词有stranger、gentleman、right、accuracy、freedom、harmony和happiness。 see also perfectly ⇨ quite 2 ■ positive [only before noun] (rather informal) complete 完全的；彻底的◆He has a positive genius for upsetting people.他气人的本事可大呢。◆It was a positive miracle that we survived.我们能生还真是个奇迹。■ downright / /ˈdaʊnraɪt/ / [only before noun] (rather informal, usually disapproving) used to emphasize sth negative or unpleasant （强调负面或令人不快的事物）彻头彻尾的，十足的，完全的◆It's a downright disgrace that they still haven't paid you.他们竟然还没付你钱，真是太不像话了。▸ downright adverb ◆It's not just stupid－it's downright dangerous.这不只是愚蠢－简直是危险。 deep1 adjective deep sympathy 深切的同情a deep voice/sound 低沉的嗓音／声响deep ♦︎ sincere ♦︎ real ♦︎ genuine ♦︎ heartfelt ♦︎ from the heart ♦︎ wholeheartedThese words all describe an emotion or belief that you feel or believe strongly. 这些词均形容情感或信念强烈的、由衷的、深切的。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆sincere / genuine about sth◆deep / sincere / real / genuine / heartfelt sympathy / concern◆deep / sincere / real / genuine affection / respect / regret◆a deep / real / genuine sense of sth◆sincere / heartfelt thanks / apologies◆a sincere / genuine attempt (to do sth)◆a sincere / genuine person◆very deep / real / sincere / genuine◆really / completely sincere / genuine■ deep (of feelings or beliefs) strongly felt; showing what you really think or feel （感情或信念）强烈的，深切的；由衷的◆He expressed deep concern over the government's handling of the incident.他对政府处理该事件的手法表达了深切的关注。◆I felt a deep sense of loss when I heard of her death.听到她去世的消息我深感失落。▸ deeply adverb ◆They were deeply disturbed by the accident.这次事故使他们深感不安。■ sincere (of feelings, beliefs or intentions) showing what you really think or feel （感情、信念或意图）真诚的，诚挚的，诚恳的◆Please accept our sincere apologies.请接受我们真诚的道歉。◆I would like to express my sincere gratitude for your care and concern during this past week.我要为过去一周你对我的关心和照料表示诚挚的谢意。OPP insincere ⇨ false see also sincerity ⇨ truth ▸ sincerely adverb ◆I sincerely believe that this is the right decision.我由衷地认为这个决定是正确的。■ real (of feelings or behaviour) strong and sincere （感情或行为）强烈真挚的◆I had no real interest in politics.我对政治不大感兴趣。◆He was making a real effort to be nice to her.他真心诚意地努力对她好。■ genuine (of people, their feelings or intentions) sincere and honest; that can be trusted （人、感情或意图）真诚的，诚实的；可信赖的◆She always showed genuine concern for others.她对别人总是真诚关心。◆He came across as a very genuine person.他给人的印象是非常诚实可信。 OPP forced ⇨ artificial 2 ▸ genuinely adverb ◆He seemed genuinely sorry for what had happened.他对所发生的事情好像真的很遗憾。NOTE 辨析 Sincere or genuine?In many cases you can use either word. However, sincere is more likely to be used by sb about their own feelings and intentions; genuine is more likely to be used to express a judgement on sb else's feelings and intentions. 在许多情况下这两个词可以通用。但sincere多用于表述自己的感情或意图，genuine多用于表述对他人感情或意图的判断◆She insisted that they were making a sincere attempt to resolve the problem.她坚持说他们正在认真尝试解决这个问题。◆He made a genuine attempt to improve conditions.他真心实意地努力改善环境。◆Please accept our genuine apologies. ■ heartfelt /ˈhɑːtfelt; NAmE ˈhɑːrtfelt/ [usually before noun] showing strong feelings that are sincere 真切的；衷心的◆She made a heartfelt plea for her son to give himself up.她真切地恳求儿子去自首。◆Christina breathed a heartfelt sigh of relief.克里斯蒂娜如释重负地舒了一口气。■ from the (bottom of your) ˈheart idiom in a way that is sincere 发自内心地；诚心诚意◆I beg you, from the bottom of my heart, to spare his life.我诚心诚意地恳求你饶他一命。◆It was clearly an offer that came from the heart.那显然是个由衷的提议。■ wholehearted /ˌhəʊlˈhɑːtɪd; NAmE ˌhoʊlˈhɑːrtəd/ (approving) complete and enthusiastic 全心全意的；满腔热情的◆The plan was given wholehearted support.这项计划得到了全心全意的支持。▸ wholeheartedly adverb ◆I wholeheartedly agree with you.我完全同意你的看法。 fact noun fact ♦︎ the truth ♦︎ reality ♦︎ so ♦︎ the real world ♦︎ real lifeThese words are all used to refer to a situation that you believe is true and not invented. 这些词均表示事实、现实、真实情况。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆in fact / reality / the real world / real life◆the fact / truth (of the matter) is that...◆to face / accept / ignore the fact / the truth / reality◆to be based on fact / the truth■ fact [singular, uncountable] used to refer to a particular situation that exists; things that are true rather than things that have been invented 现实；实际情况；真实的事物◆I could no longer ignore the fact that he was deeply unhappy.我再不能对他深感不快这个事实不闻不问了。◆Despite the fact that she was wearing a seat belt, she was thrown sharply forward.尽管她系了安全带，还是被猛然抛向前方。◆The fact remains that we are still two teachers short.实际情况是我们还缺少两名教师。◆I thought the work would be difficult. In actual fact, it's very easy.我原以为这工作会很难，事实上却很容易。◆The story is based on fact.这个故事取材于真人真事。◆It's important to distinguish fact from fiction.区别真实和虚构很重要。OPP fiction ⇨ lie noun see also fact ⇨ information , factual ⇨ reliable 2 , the case ⇨ situation ■ the truth [singular] the true facts about sth, rather than things that have been invented or guessed 真相；实情；真实情况◆Do you think she's telling the truth?你认为她在讲实话吗？◆We are determined to get at (= discover) the truth.我们决心查出真相。◆I don't think you are telling me the whole truth about what happened.我认为你并没有把事情的全部真相告诉我。◆The sad truth is that, at 72, he is past his prime.令人遗憾的是他已72岁了，盛年不再。 see also true ⇨ true ■ reality [uncountable] the true situation and the problems that actually exist in life, in contrast to how you would like life to be 现实，实际情况（与理想相对）◆You're out of touch with reality.你脱离了现实。◆Outwardly she seemed confident but in reality she felt extremely nervous.她表面上显得信心十足，实际上却紧张得要命。OPP fantasy ⇨ imagination ■ so adverb (especially spoken) used to refer back to sth that has already been mentioned as being true （指刚说过的事）这样，如此，确实◆I hear that you're a writer－is that so (= is that true)?听说你是作家，是真的吗？◆He thinks I dislike him but that just isn't so.他以为我讨厌他，其实不是那么回事。◆I might be away next week. If so, I won't be able to see you.下星期我可能外出。要是那样，我就见不到你了。ⓘ The adverb so can be used in the phrases is that so? and that isn't so to ask if or deny that sth is true, or in the phrase if so, when you are not sure if sth is true or a fact, and sth else depends on it. 副词so可用在短语is that so和that isn't so中，分别用以询问和否认某事的真实性；短语if so表示说话人对某事的真实性没有把握，但要据此作出其他决定。■ the ˌreal ˈworld idiom the situations that people have to deal with in their lives, rather than artificial or imagined situations 现实世界◆Politicians seem to be out of touch with the real world.政治人物似乎脱离了现实世界。ⓘ The expression the real world is sometimes used to refer to being outside a particular institution, such as a school or place of employment, where people are protected from some of life's difficulties. 短语the real world有时指学校、职场等特定机构以外的世界，因为在那些机构里，人们不用面对实际生活中的某些困难◆The purpose of school is to prepare students to go out into the real world.学校的目的是让学生做好踏入现实世界的准备。 ■ ˌreal ˈlife idiom what happens in genuine situations rather than in an imaginary situation such as a story or film 真实情境中发生的事；现实生活◆In the movies guns kill people instantly, but it's not like that in real life.电影中人总是一中枪就马上死亡，但实际生活中并非如此。 |