real
adjective uk/rɪəl/ us/ˈriː.əl/
(NOT IMAGINARY)
A2 实际存在的，现实的；真实的
existing in fact and not imaginary
Assuring the patient that she has a real and not imaginary problem is the first step. 使病人确信她真的有病，并非杯弓蛇影，这是对她进行治疗的第一步。
There is a very real threat that he will lose his job. 他的确有失去工作的危险。
Synonym: true (REAL)
real earnings, income, etc. （把物价上涨因素考虑在内的）实际收入
the value of earnings, etc. after the effect of rising prices is considered
Wages rose by 2.9 percent last year, but real earnings still fell by 1.3 percent. 去年工资增长了2.9%，但实际收入却仍然下降了1.3%。
The figures show a modest decline in real earnings over the last twelve months.
The decrease in real earnings growth is not as extreme as it was during the last recession.
Real incomes fell by three percent in January.
Meanwhile, real incomes grew at their slowest rate for twenty years.
It's certainly true that consumers have had their real incomes squeezed by higher fuel and food prices.
in real terms 实际地，真实地，事实上
after considering things that affect what a number or amount really means, such as the effect of rising prices
Average earnings rose 5 percent in real terms after deducting income tax. 在扣除收入所得税等项之后，平均收入实际增加了5%。
Shockingly, since 2005, the average salary has declined by 4.7 percent in real terms.
House prices in this region have doubled in real terms over the last ten years.
Over the last decade, the cost of motoring has fallen in real terms.
Astonishingly, defence spending has almost halved in real terms since then.
the real world 真实世界（而非存在于想象、故事和网络中的）
things as they really are, not as they exist in the imagination, in a story, on the internet, etc.
Over-protecting children does not equip them to deal with the real world. 过度保护孩子并不能带给他们应付真实世界的能力。
Why waste time on virtual friendships, when there are people out there in the real world who want to spend time with you? 为什么要在虚拟世界的友谊上浪费时间？真实世界里就有人愿意和你一起共度时光。
I just think he's completely out of touch with the real world.
These kids are going to get quite a shock when they venture out into the real world.
That's not how things are in the real world, is it?
See also: real-worldreal adjective (NOT IMAGINARY)
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- She has a real feel for language.
- Was King Arthur a real or a legendary character?
- Politicians these days are more interested in playing to the gallery than exercising real influence on world events.
- Most modern kings and queens rule their countries only in a formal way, without real power.
- The main political parties are merely shadow-boxing, instead of tackling the real economic problems facing this country.
(NOT FALSE)
A2 [ before noun ]真的；真正的；天然的
being what it appears to be and not false
real leather/fur 真皮／真毛皮
Is that a toy gun or the real thing? 那是把玩具枪还是真枪？
Synonym: genuine
Opposite: fake
[ before noun ] UK approving（尤指食物）正宗的，用传统手艺做的
(especially of foods) produced using traditional methods and without artificial substances
The pub sells several kinds of real ale (= traditional beer). 那家酒馆供应好几种正宗艾尔啤酒。
for real B2 informal 真正的，真实的；认真的
real, not pretended
I thought it was just a drill but apparently it was for real. 我还以为是消防演习呢，但显然是真的失火了。
Is this guy for real or is this a parody?
I assumed someone was joking but it turned out it was for real.
It was an April Fools' Day joke that a lot of viewers thought was for real.
I didn't know whether it was a game or it was for real.
We all thought it was for real and panicked.
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- You can always tell a real bow tie from one that clips on.
- "Is that real fur on your collar?" "Certainly not - I only wear fake fur."
- Those flowers aren't real - they're made of plastic.
- George Orwell was a pseudonym - his real name was Eric Blair.
- It turned out that he wasn't a real doctor at all - he was just a sham.
(IMPORTANT)
B2 [ before noun ]最重要的;主要的;真正关键的
the most important; the main
The real difficulty was the language, because my children don't speak English. 真正的困难是语言问题，因为我的孩子们不会说英语。
Novelty value may be a part of it, but the real reason people like our paper is that it speaks the truth. 有创意或许是一个方面，但人们喜欢本报的最主要原因是它讲真话。
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- Knowledge of languages is a real asset in this sort of work.
- My one real vice is chocolate.
- Creativity, ingenuity and flair are the songwriter's real talents.
- The real disease affecting the country is inflation.
- The proposal was dismissed as a diversionary tactic intended to distract attention from the real problems.
(VERY GREAT)
B2 [ before noun ]（用于强调名词）真正的，地道的，十足的
used to emphasize a noun
He's a real gentleman. 他是位地道的绅士。
She was a real help. 她真是个难得的好帮手。
It's a real nuisance. 真是麻烦透顶。
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- I get a real kick out of owning my own car.
- She picked up some real bargains in the sale.
- You were right about Pete - he's a real troublemaker.
- You gave us a real scare when you fainted, you know.
- It was a real culture shock to find herself in London after living on a small island.
Idioms
get real!idiom informal 现实一点！清醒清醒吧！
used for telling someone that they should try to understand the true facts of a situation and not hope for what is impossible
Get real! He's never going to give you the money. 你清醒清醒吧！他永远都不会给你那笔钱的。
is he/she for real?idiom informal 一定是个玩笑;准不是真的（用于你认为某人愚蠢或非常令人吃惊的情况）
used when you think someone is silly or very surprising
real
adverb mainly US informal uk/rɪəl/ us/ˈriː.əl/
非常，很，十分
very
I like this homemade lemonade, it's real good! 我很喜欢喝这种自制柠檬水，真是太棒了！
It's real easy to do. 这真的很容易做。