词汇 | true |
释义 | true (adverb) true (noun) true 13 ENTRIES FOUND: true (adjective) true (adverb) true (noun) true-blue (adjective) true-life (adjective) true north (noun) tried-and-true (adjective) color (noun) come (verb) form (noun) good (adjective) life (noun) show (verb) 1 true /ˈtruː/ adjective truer; truest 1 true /ˈtruː/ adjective truer; truest Learner's definition of TRUE [also more true; most true] 1 : agreeing with the facts : not false真实的;符合事实的 a true description/statement真实的描述/陈述 Indicate whether each of the following statements is true or false.判断下列每句话是否正确。 Their fears proved (to be) true. [=turned out to be valid]他们的担心被证明是对的。 If their predictions are true, we'll be in for a long winter.如果他们的预测准确,那我们要经历一个漫长的寒冬了。 Is it true that you were planning to go without me?你真的不打算带我去吗? Jobs are scarce, and that is especially true for managers.职位很少,尤其是管理职位。 He can be stubborn, but that is true of many people. [=many people can be stubborn]他可能是有些固执,但很多人不都这样嘛。 This is a true story. [=an account of something that really happened]这是一个真实的故事。 The same holds true [=is valid] for/in all similar situations.这同样适用于所有类似情况。 2 always used before a noun : real or genuine真的;真正的 The true cost proved to be much higher than they said it would be.真正的花费比他们当时说的高了许多。 His true character/nature was revealed.他的真面目被揭露出来。 the true meaning of the term这个词语的真正意义 She let him know her true feelings. [=the way she really felt]她将自己的真实感受告诉了他。 3 : having all the expected or necessary qualities of a specified type of person or thing真正的;典型的 He's a true artist/expert. [=he is truly an artist/expert]他是一位名副其实的艺术家/专家。 a true gentleman真正的绅士 From the moment they met they knew it was true love. [=knew that their love was strong and lasting]见面的那一刻,他们就知道彼此是真爱。 4 : completely loyal or faithful忠诚的;忠实的 I am your true servant.我是您忠实的仆人。 true friends忠诚的朋友 — often + to He's always been true to his wife.他一贯忠于妻子。 5 : placed or done correctly or perfectly : without error正确无误的 His aim was true. [=he hit the target]他正中目标。 6 always used before a noun : rightful, legal, or official合法的;正式的 She is the car's true [=lawful, legitimate] owner.她是这辆车的合法所有人。 7 : exact and accurate : faithful准确的;逼真的 The story is a true depiction of life in a small town.故事真实地描绘了小镇的生活。 — often + to The movie is true to the book. [=the story told in the movie closely matches the story told in the book]这部影片忠实于原著。 8 — used to admit that something is correct or true没错,的确如此(表示承认某事是真实的) True, prices are rising, but I'm not convinced that the economy is failing.对,物价是在上涨,但我不相信经济在衰退。 “It would cost a lot less if we did it ourselves.” “(That's) True.”“如果我们自己干会省下不少钱。”“确实如此。” 9 not used before a noun, technical : in a position that is exactly straight, flat, even, etc.(指放置或安装的位置)端正,准确 If the cabinet doors are true, they will close tightly.柜子的门如果安得很正,就会严丝合缝地关上。 come true : to become real : to happen in the way that you wished or dreamed实现;达到 Everything we hoped for came true.我们期待的全部实现了。 Their prediction seems to be coming true.他们的预言貌似要成真了。 The trip abroad was a dream come true for her. [=it was something that she really wanted to do and that actually happened]那次出境游实现了她出国旅行的梦想。 show your true colors — see 1color too good to be true — see 1good true believer : someone who is completely and often foolishly loyal to a person or an idea忠实的支持者 She is a true believer in the cause.她是这项事业的坚定支持者。 true to form — see 1form true to life : realistic and natural天然的;逼真的 The author presents the characters in a way that feels very true to life.作者将几个人物描绘得十分逼真。 true to yourself : acting in a way that agrees with your beliefs or values坚持自己的原则 He's always true to himself. [=he always does what he thinks is right]他一贯坚持自己的想法。 true to your word : doing what you said you would do : keeping your promise信守诺言 He said he would help, and he was true to his word.他说过会帮忙,而且他说话算话。 — see also tried-and-true 2 true /ˈtruː/ adverb 2 true /ˈtruː/ adverb Learner's definition of TRUE : in a straight line不偏不倚地;准确地 The bullet traveled straight and true.子弹准确地命中目标。 3 true /ˈtruː/ noun 3 true /ˈtruː/ noun Learner's definition of TRUE [noncount] : the quality or state of being straight, flat, even, etc.(位置)端正,准确 The door is slightly out of true. [=is not in its correct position]这扇门稍微有点歪。 |
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