real
/rɪəl/ · /ˈriːəl/
CEFR level A1Topic Daily lifeWord #614 in the learning path
真实的；实际存在的
Definitions
adj. existing in fact rather than being imagined
真实的；实际存在的
adj. genuine rather than copied or artificial
真的；非仿制的
adj. measured after allowing for changes in prices
实际的；扣除通胀的
Example
I thought the bird was plastic, but it was real.
我以为那只鸟是塑料的，没想到是真的。
Although average salaries have increased, rising prices mean that many workers have experienced a fall in real income.
虽然平均工资上涨了，但物价上涨意味着许多劳动者的实际收入有所下降。
Collocations
- real life
- real leather
- real income
- real danger
Word family
- reality (n.)
- really (adv.)
- realistic (adj.)
- unreal (adj.)
Synonyms
- actual
- genuine
Antonyms
- imaginary
- fake
Usage tip
real修饰名词；表示“很、真正地”通常用really。
FAQ
- What does real mean?
- existing in fact rather than being imagined genuine rather than copied or artificial measured after allowing for changes in prices
- How is real pronounced?
- UK /rɪəl/, US /ˈriːəl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
