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)