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realise

UK //ˈrɪə.laɪz//US //ˈriː.ə.laɪz//

词源

源自法语 réaliser,来自拉丁语 realis(意为“真实的”),最终源自 res(意为“事物”)。

verb

❶ 意识到或认识到某事,通常指突然明白或理解某个事实或情况。

“I didn't realise how late it was until I looked at the clock.”

(直到我看了一眼时钟,才意识到已经这么晚了。)

“She suddenly realised that she had left her keys at home.”

(她突然意识到自己把钥匙忘在家里了。)

❶ 实现或完成某事,通常指将计划或目标变为现实。

“She finally realised her dream of becoming a doctor.”

(她终于实现了成为一名医生的梦想。)

“The company realised a huge profit last year.”

(公司去年实现了巨额利润。)

同义词:recognize, understand, achieve, fulfill, accomplish

常见短语

realise one's potential — 发挥某人的潜力,指通过努力或机会展现出自己的能力或才华。

“With the right training, she was able to realise her full potential.”

(通过适当的训练,她得以充分发挥自己的潜力。)

realise the truth — 认识到真相,指明白或理解某个事实或情况的真实性质。

“It took him a long time to realise the truth about his friend.”

(他花了很长时间才认识到关于他朋友的真相。)