realize
gb/ɹˈiəlˌaɪz/ us/ɹˈiəlˌaɪz/
A2
英语
~ 1700
义项
0 个义项
动词
A2
state
1
Become aware or understand
To suddenly know or understand something.
用法模式：
to realize [something]
常见错误：
Learners sometimes confuse 'realize' with 'recognize'. 'Realize' is for understanding or becoming aware, not just seeing something familiar.
近义词
recognize (Often used for identifying something familiar, while 'realize' focuses on becoming aware or understanding.)
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understand ('Understand' can be broader and more general, while 'realize' often implies a moment of awareness.)
反义词
ignore (To deliberately not notice or acknowledge something.)
搭配
suddenly realize
|realize the truth
|realize a mistake
|realize what happened
主题
thinking
|communication
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
例句
- I suddenly realized I had left my phone at home.
- She realized the meeting was canceled when she saw the empty room.
- He didn't realize how late it was until he checked his watch.
- We only realized our mistake after sending the email.
学习者例句
- I realize I am wrong.
- She realizes her bag is not here.
- We realize it is raining.
- They realize they need more time.
动词
B1
action
2
Achieve something desired
To make an idea, plan, or dream happen in real life.
用法模式：
to realize [a dream/goal/plan]
常见错误：
Some learners overuse 'realize' instead of 'achieve' when talking about everyday tasks; 'realize' is more for significant goals.
近义词
fulfill ('Fulfill' often suggests completing a duty or satisfying a requirement, while 'realize' emphasizes making something real.)
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achieve (More general for reaching goals; 'realize' can feel more personal or visionary.)
反义词
abandon (To give up on a plan or goal before achieving it.)
搭配
realize a dream
|realize an ambition
|realize your potential
主题
goals
|success
|personal development
|core_vocabulary
|work
例句
- She finally realized her dream of opening a café.
- He worked hard to realize his ambition of becoming a doctor.
- The project will help young people realize their potential.
学习者例句
- I want to realize my dream.
- She realizes her goal of travel.
- We realize our plan next year.
动词
C1
action
3
Convert asset into money
To get money by selling something you own.
用法模式：
to realize [an asset/investment]
常见错误：
Learners may confuse this financial sense with the common 'understand' meaning; context usually clarifies.
近义词
liquidate ('Liquidate' is more formal and often used in legal or business contexts.)
反义词
invest (To put money into something instead of taking it out.)
搭配
realize a profit
|realize assets
主题
finance
|business
例句
- The company realized a large profit from the sale.
- They realized their assets to pay off debts.
- He hopes to realize value from his investment.
学习者例句
- I realize my car for money.
- They realize their house to get cash.
- We realize our old things at the market.
语法
词典原形
realize
IPA
GB/ɹˈiəlˌaɪz/
US/ɹˈiəlˌaɪz/
音节与重音
real - ize （2 个音节）
Stress on 1st syllable (real)
词形变化
Verb
- Base: realize
- Variant Spelling: realise
- 3rd Person Singular: realizes
- Present Participle: realizing
- Past: realized
词族
Forms
Core family
Related words
realistic
adjective B1
realistically
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
语法重点
- Spelling Variant: realise Verb
相关表达
make someone realize
1/mˈeɪk sˈʌmwˌʌn ɹˈiəlˌaɪz/
fixed phrase
Cause awareness in someone
To help someone understand something clearly.
例句
- His words made me realize the importance of family.
- The accident made her realize how short life is.
realize one's potential
1/ɹˈiəlˌaɪz wˈʌnz pətˈɛnʃəl/
fixed phrase
Achieve full capability
To do as well as you possibly can in life or work.
例句
- The program helps students realize their potential.
- She finally realized her potential as an artist.