practical
adjective uk/ˈpræk.tɪ.kəl/ us/ˈpræk.tɪ.kəl/
(EXPERIENCE)
B2 实际的;实干的;有实际经验的
relating to experience, real situations, or actions rather than ideas or imagination
Qualifications are important but practical experience is always a plus. 资历固然重要，但实际经验总是个优势。
The service offers young people practical advice on finding a job. 这项服务向年轻人提供就业方面的实用建议。
What's the use of theoretical knowledge that has no practical application? 理论知识如果没有实际应用又有什么用呢？
for all practical purposes 实际上
in fact
Dr Frampton is in charge, but for all practical purposes, her assistant runs the office. 理论上是弗兰普顿博士负责，但实际上是她的助手在管理办公室。
Two of the four positions for deputy health secretary are, for all practical purposes, vacant.
The new law eliminates any restrictions on political espionage, for all practical purposes.
The contracts aren't signed yet, but for all practical purposes, the deal is done.
It was, for all practical purposes, a wedding proposal.
- More examples
- It's all very well knowing things in theory but what you need to gain is practical experience.
- So how does this theory translate into practical policy?
- Greater emphasis is given to practical tests rather than written work.
- We offer practical help for people with disabilities.
- There are various practical problems that we need to overcome.
(SUITABLE)
C1 适合的，实用的
suitable for the situation in which something is used
I tend to wear clothes that are practical rather than fashionable. 我喜欢穿实用而非时髦的衣服。
Heavy boots aren't very practical for running. 厚重的靴子不太适合跑步。
Opposite: impractical
(EFFECTIVE)
C2 approving实用的，有效的;能解决问题的
able to provide effective solutions to problems
She has lots of interesting ideas, but they're not very practical. 她有很多有意思的想法，但都不太实用。
We need someone practical who can cope with a crisis. 我们需要一个能够切实应付危机的人。
Opposite: impractical
(POSSIBLE)
C1 可实施的，切实可行的;切合实际的
able to be done or put into action
[ + to infinitive ] It's simply not practical to divide the work between so many people. 把这份工作分给这么多人是完全不切实际的。
Opposite: impractical
practical
noun [ C ] uk/ˈpræk.tɪ.kəl/ us/ˈpræk.tɪ.kəl/
实践课，实验课;实验考核
a class or exam in a scientific or technical subject in which students do things rather than just write or talk about them
We had to dissect a worm and a frog in our biology practical today. 今天的生物实验课上，我们得解剖一条蚯蚓和一只青蛙。