materialize
/məˈtɪəriəlaɪz/ · /məˈtɪriəlaɪz/
CEFR level C1Topic ThinkingWord #6603 in the learning path
实现；成为现实
Definitions
v. To happen or become real after being expected or planned.
实现；成为现实
v. To appear suddenly or unexpectedly.
突然出现
Example
Our weekend trip never materialized because everyone was too busy.
大家都太忙，我们的周末旅行最终没能成行。
The promised economic benefits may not materialize unless governments also invest in education and transport.
除非政府也投资教育和交通，否则承诺的经济效益可能无法实现。
Collocations
- fail to materialize
- never materialize
- benefits materialize
Word family
- materialization (n.)
Synonyms
- happen
- appear
Antonyms
- vanish
Usage tip
常作不及物动词，指计划实现；英式也写materialise。
FAQ
- What does materialize mean?
- To happen or become real after being expected or planned. To appear suddenly or unexpectedly.
- How is materialize pronounced?
- UK /məˈtɪəriəlaɪz/, US /məˈtɪriəlaɪz/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
