reality
gb/ɹiˈæləti/ us/ɹiˈæləti/
B1
Engleză
~ 1400
valóság, tény, realitás
SUBSTANTIV
B1
1
valóság
B1
Tipar de utilizare:
[something] is (or was) reality
We need to face the reality of the situation.
Szembe kell néznünk a helyzet valóságával.
In reality, the job is much harder than it looks.
Valójában a munka sokkal nehezebb, mint amilyennek látszik.
The movie is based on reality, not fiction.
She finally accepted the reality that he was gone.
Virtual reality tries to simulate real life.
Exemple pentru cursanți
This is the reality of life.
Ez az élet valósága.
In reality, it is not easy.
Valójában ez nem könnyű.
He must face the reality of his mistake.
We live in reality, not in dreams.
She saw the reality of the problem.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes confuse 'reality' with 'realism'; 'realism' is an approach or style, while 'reality' is the actual state of things.
Sens
The real state of things
Colocații
face reality
|in reality
|harsh reality
|accept reality
|escape reality
Sinonime
actuality (More formal; often used in contrast to possibility or theory.)
|
truth (Focuses on factual correctness rather than the broader state of existence.)
Antonime
illusion (Refers to a false idea or appearance that does not match the true state of things.)
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fantasy (Something imagined or invented, not existing in the real world.)
Teme
philosophy
|daily life
|perception
|core_vocabulary
Definiție
How things really are, not how we imagine them.
The state or quality of being real, or of existing as things truly are, rather than as they may appear or be imagined.
SUBSTANTIV
B2
2
Tipar de utilizare:
the reality of [something]
The economic realities are forcing companies to cut jobs.
A gazdasági realitások arra kényszerítik a vállalatokat, hogy munkahelyeket szüntessenek meg.
War is a terrible reality for many people.
A háború sok ember számára szörnyű valóság.
The reality of climate change cannot be ignored.
The grim reality is that many will lose their homes.
She couldn't handle the realities of parenthood.
Exemple pentru cursanți
The reality of war is very sad.
A háború valósága nagyon szomorú.
We must face the reality of climate change.
Szembe kell néznünk a klímaváltozás tényével.
The reality of life is sometimes hard.
He learned the reality of his new job.
The reality of the problem is clear.
Sens
A real-world situation or fact
Colocații
economic realities
|political realities
|everyday reality
|the grim reality
Sinonime
fact (A piece of true information, without necessarily implying its impact or seriousness.)
|
circumstance (A condition affecting a situation; more neutral and less abstract.)
Antonime
fiction (Imagined events or situations, especially in stories.)
Teme
daily life
|society
|core_vocabulary
Definiție
A real situation or fact that you must deal with.
A specific situation, condition, or fact that exists in the real world and must be dealt with.
Gramatică
Forma de dicționar
reality
IPA
GB/ɹiˈæləti/
US/ɹiˈæləti/
Silabe și accent
real - ity (2 silabe)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ity)
Forme ale cuvântului
Noun
- Base: reality
- Plural: realities, reality
Familie de cuvinte
Forms
realities
noun
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
Advanced or less common
surreal
adjective
unreality
noun
Expresii
face reality
1/fˈeɪs ɹiˈæləti/
fixed phrase
Accept the truth
To accept and deal with something that is true but unpleasant.
Exemple
- It's time for you to face reality and find a job.
- We have to face reality: we can't afford this house.
in reality
1/ˈɪn ɹiˈæləti/
fixed phrase
Actually; in fact
Used to say what is really true, not what people think or say.
Exemple
- He seems confident, but in reality he's very nervous.
- In reality, the project will take months to finish.
escape from reality
1/ɪskˈeɪp fɹˈʌm ɹiˈæləti/
fixed phrase
Avoid thinking about real life problems
To stop thinking about real life problems by doing or imagining something else.
Exemple
- Some people watch movies to escape from reality.
- Vacations can help us escape from reality for a while.
escape from reality
2/ɪskˈeɪp fɹˈʌm ɹiˈæləti/
fixed phrase
Avoid real life
To avoid thinking about real problems by doing something different or imaginary.
Exemple
- Books are a way for her to escape from reality.
- Some people use games to escape from reality.
virtual reality
1/vˈɚt͡ʃuəl ɹiˈæləti/
fixed phrase
technical
computer-made interactive 3D world
A computer-made place that feels real when you use special equipment like goggles and headphones.
Exemple
- Virtual reality can make you feel like you're in another place.
- Virtual reality can make you feel like you are walking on another planet.
- He tried a virtual reality game at the store.
- The training program uses virtual reality to simulate dangerous situations.