单词 | realize |
释义 | realize (riːəlaɪz ) Word forms: realizes , realizing , realized regional note: in BRIT, also use realise 1. verb B1 If you realize that something is true, you become aware of that fact or understand it. As soon as we realised something was wrong, we moved the children away. [VERB that] People don't realize how serious this recession has actually been. [VERB wh] Once they realised their mistake the phone was reconnected again. [VERB noun] 'That's my brother.'—'Oh, I hadn't realized.' [VERB] Synonyms: become aware of, understand, recognize, appreciate realization (riːəlaɪzeɪʃən )Word forms: realizations variable noun [usu N that] B2 There is now a growing realisation that things cannot go on like this for much longer. He nearly cried out at the sudden realization of how much Randall looked like him. [+ of] Synonyms: awareness, understanding, recognition, perception 2. verb [usually passive] B2 If your hopes, desires, or fears are realized, the things that you hope for, desire, or fear actually happen. Straightaway our worst fears were realised. [be VERB-ed] Those are our hopes; this clinical trial is to investigate whether those hopes will be realised. [be VERB-ed] realization uncountable noun B2 ...the realization of his worst fears. [+ of] Synonyms: achievement, carrying-out, completion, accomplishment 3. verb B2 When someone realizes a design or an idea, they make or organize something based on that design or idea. [formal] Various textile techniques will be explored to realise design possibilities. [VERB noun] The kaleidoscopic quality of the book is brilliantly realised on stage. [VERB noun] Synonyms: achieve, do, effect, complete 4. verb If someone or something realizes their potential, they do everything they are capable of doing, because they have been given the opportunity to do so. The support systems to enable women to realize their potential at work are inadequate. [VERB noun] The laser has not realised the potential that was expected of it. [VERB noun] 5. verb If something realizes a particular amount of money when it is sold, that amount of money is paid for it. [formal] Last year's auction realised $48 million. [VERB noun] realization variable noun I took this course to assist the realisation of my assets for the benefit of my creditors. [+ of] Translations: Chinese: 认识到 Japanese: 十分に理解する |
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