Something that is real actually exists and is not imagined, invented, or theoretical.
No, it wasn't a dream. It was real.
不,那不是梦。它是真实的。
If something is real to someone, they experience it as though it really exists or happens, even though it does not.
Whitechild's life becomes increasingly real to the reader.
怀特菜尔德的生活在读者看来越来越像是真的。
A material or object that is real is natural or functioning, and not artificial or an imitation.
the smell of real leather.
真皮的气味。
You can use real to describe someone or something that has all the characteristics or qualities that such a person or thing typically has.
his first real girlfriend.
他的第一个真正的女朋友。
You can use real to describe something that is the true or original thing of its kind, in contrast to one that someone wants you to believe is true.
This was the real reason for her call.
这是她打电话的真实原因。
You can use real to describe something that is the most important or typical part of a thing.
When he talks, he only gives glimpses of his real self.
他讲话时只是偶尔流露出自己的真实想法。
You can use real when you are talking about a situation or feeling to emphasize that it exists and is important or serious.
Global warming is a real problem.
全球变暖是个严重的问题。
The prospect of civil war is very real.
内战爆发的可能性确实存在。
You can use real to emphasize a quality that is genuine and sincere.
You've been drifting from job to job without any real commitment.
你接二连三地换工作,从没有真正地投入过。
You can use real before nouns to emphasize your description of something or someone.
'You must think I'm a real idiot.'
“你一定认为我是个十足的傻瓜。”
in real terms
You can also talk about the cost or value of something in real terms.
In real terms the cost of driving is cheaper than a decade ago.
驾车的实际花费比10年前要少。
for real
If you say that someone does something for real, you mean that they actually do it and do not just pretend to do it.
I have gone to premieres in my dreams but I never thought I'd do it for real.
我多次梦想过去看首映,但从没想到会真的实现。