英语词汇“true”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

true

(truː )

Word forms: truer , truest

1. adjective A2

If something is true, it is based on facts rather than being invented or imagined, and is accurate and reliable.

Everything I had heard about him was true.

He said it was true that a collision had happened.

The play follows the true story of the couple whose daughter has an extreme form of Asperger's syndrome.

Synonyms: correct, right, accurate, exact

2. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun]

You use true to emphasize that a person or thing is sincere or genuine, often in contrast to something that is pretended or hidden. [emphasis]

I allowed myself to acknowledge my true feelings.

The true cost often differs from that which had first been projected.

He argues that he is the true candidate of change.

Synonyms: actual, real, natural, pure

3. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun] B1+

If you use true to describe something or someone, you approve of them because they have all the characteristics or qualities that such a person or thing typically has. [approval]

This country professes to be a true democracy.

Maybe one day you'll find true love.

The ability to work collaboratively is a true test of leadership.

I think he's a true genius.

4. adjective B2

If you say that a fact is true of a particular person or situation, you mean that it is valid or relevant for them.

The romance may have gone out of the marriage, but this is true of many couples. [+ of]

Expenditure on health has gone down, and the same is true for education. [+ for]

Synonyms: exact, perfect, correct, accurate

5. graded adjective [usu it v-link ADJ] A2

You can use true in order to admit that a fact or opinion is real or valid before indicating that you think that it is not important or relevant in the circumstances.

It's true she gets madly impatient with him, but what mother doesn't?

They were still fashionable figures, it is true, but they were no longer public celebrities.

'Things are different in my country.' 'True, true, but we're not in your country, are we?'

6. adjective

If you are true to someone, you remain committed and loyal to them. If you are true to an idea or promise, you remain committed to it and continue to act according to it.

Many consumers remain true to their favourite brand. [+ to]

India has remained true to democracy. [+ to]

She's been true to her word from day one. [+ to]

7. come true phrase B2

If a dream, wish, or prediction comes true, it actually happens.

Many of his predictions are coming true.

Owning a place of their own is a dream come true for the couple.

Synonyms: happen, be realized, come to pass, become reality

8. hold true phrase

If a general statement holds true in particular circumstances, or if your previous statement holds true in different circumstances, it is true or valid in those circumstances. [formal]

One thing holds true for all of us: there are no rights without duties. [+ for]

9. too good to be true phrase B2

If you say that something seems too good to be true, you are suspicious of it because it seems better than you had expected, and you think there may be something wrong with it that you have not noticed.

The celebrations were remarkably peaceful. Indeed, it seemed almost too good to be true.

10. true to life phrase

If you say that something such as a story or a film is true to life, you approve of it because it seems real. [approval]

The opening scenes of this movie are just not true to life.

11. true colours phrase

If you see someone in their true colours or if they show their true colours, you realize what they are really like.

The children are seeing him in his true colours for the first time now.

The team showed their true colours by beating the league leaders.

12. true to form phrase

If someone or something behaves true to form, they do what is expected and is typical of them.

Before the train had left the outskirts of London he behaved true to form and began a conversation.

My luck was running true to form.

True to form, she kept her guests waiting for more than 90 minutes.

13. to ring true phrase

If a statement rings true, it seems to be true or genuine. If it rings hollow, it does not seem to be true or genuine.

Joanna's denial rang true.

The rumpus has made all the optimistic statements about unity and harmony ring a little hollow.

14. tried and true adjective [ADJ and adj]

Tried is used in the expressions tried and tested, tried and trusted, and tried and true, which describe a product or method that has already been used and has been found to be successful.

...over 1000 tried-and-tested recipes.

Follow the tried and trusted methods that have stood the test of time.

...a good source of tried and true tips on how to cope with the various aspects of the illness.

Quotations:

Many a true word is spoken in jest

Idioms:

see someone in their true colours

to suddenly become aware that a person is not as moral or honest as you thought they were

We now see them in their true colours - contemptuous of the public and out of touch with feeling about the rise in violent crime.

ring true

if a statement or a promise rings true, it seems to be true or sincere

He said he was sorry for upsetting me but his apology just didn't ring true.

Collocations:

true vocation

But his true vocation as a teacher was theology.

Times, Sunday Times

When the kind of job you never considered before suddenly appeals to you, it could be your true vocation.

The Sun

This may be the day you discover your true vocation in life.

The Sun

It could be a way of working you have not considered before that turns out to be your true vocation.

The Sun

When work you never considered before suddenly appeals, you could have found your true vocation.

The Sun

undeniably true

This is undeniably true, as a matter of history.

Christianity Today (2000)

It's undeniably true that some departments have been cut but the frontline caring services have been largely protected.

Times, Sunday Times (2013)

What is undeniably true is that he was blessed with an irrepressible self-confidence that was not shaken by a bout of childhood polio.

Times, Sunday Times (2015)

It's surprising that they do not see the joke, but undeniably true.

Times, Sunday Times (2006)

undoubtedly true

It is undoubtedly true that Bale is a fabulous prospect when given the freedom to gallop hither and thither up the wings.

Times, Sunday Times (2010)

This is undoubtedly true, but in a sense irrelevant.

Brown, Muriel & Payne Sarah Introduction to Social Administration in Britain (1990)

Looking at her today, this is undoubtedly true.

Times, Sunday Times (2016)

Which is noble and undoubtedly true.

Times, Sunday Times (2016)

While the pins story is undoubtedly true, other tales lack credibility.

Times, Sunday Times (2016)

universally true

This is not something that is universally true in this line of work.

Times, Sunday Times (2016)

And it's not universally true.

Christianity Today (2000)

IT'S been said that height is an advantage, but the adage is not universally true.

Times, Sunday Times (2008)

Translations:

Chinese: 真实的, 真的

Japanese: 本当の, 本当の

单词	true
释义	true (truː ) Word forms: truer , truest 1. adjective A2 If something is true, it is based on facts rather than being invented or imagined, and is accurate and reliable. Everything I had heard about him was true. He said it was true that a collision had happened. The play follows the true story of the couple whose daughter has an extreme form of Asperger's syndrome. Synonyms: correct, right, accurate, exact 2. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun] You use true to emphasize that a person or thing is sincere or genuine, often in contrast to something that is pretended or hidden. [emphasis] I allowed myself to acknowledge my true feelings. The true cost often differs from that which had first been projected. He argues that he is the true candidate of change. Synonyms: actual, real, natural, pure 3. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun] B1+ If you use true to describe something or someone, you approve of them because they have all the characteristics or qualities that such a person or thing typically has. [approval] This country professes to be a true democracy. Maybe one day you'll find true love. The ability to work collaboratively is a true test of leadership. I think he's a true genius. 4. adjective B2 If you say that a fact is true of a particular person or situation, you mean that it is valid or relevant for them. The romance may have gone out of the marriage, but this is true of many couples. [+ of] Expenditure on health has gone down, and the same is true for education. [+ for] Synonyms: exact, perfect, correct, accurate 5. graded adjective [usu it v-link ADJ] A2 You can use true in order to admit that a fact or opinion is real or valid before indicating that you think that it is not important or relevant in the circumstances. It's true she gets madly impatient with him, but what mother doesn't? They were still fashionable figures, it is true, but they were no longer public celebrities. 'Things are different in my country.' 'True, true, but we're not in your country, are we?' 6. adjective If you are true to someone, you remain committed and loyal to them. If you are true to an idea or promise, you remain committed to it and continue to act according to it. Many consumers remain true to their favourite brand. [+ to] India has remained true to democracy. [+ to] She's been true to her word from day one. [+ to] 7. come true phrase B2 If a dream, wish, or prediction comes true, it actually happens. Many of his predictions are coming true. Owning a place of their own is a dream come true for the couple. Synonyms: happen, be realized, come to pass, become reality 8. hold true phrase If a general statement holds true in particular circumstances, or if your previous statement holds true in different circumstances, it is true or valid in those circumstances. [formal] One thing holds true for all of us: there are no rights without duties. [+ for] 9. too good to be true phrase B2 If you say that something seems too good to be true, you are suspicious of it because it seems better than you had expected, and you think there may be something wrong with it that you have not noticed. The celebrations were remarkably peaceful. Indeed, it seemed almost too good to be true. 10. true to life phrase If you say that something such as a story or a film is true to life, you approve of it because it seems real. [approval] The opening scenes of this movie are just not true to life. 11. true colours phrase If you see someone in their true colours or if they show their true colours, you realize what they are really like. The children are seeing him in his true colours for the first time now. The team showed their true colours by beating the league leaders. 12. true to form phrase If someone or something behaves true to form, they do what is expected and is typical of them. Before the train had left the outskirts of London he behaved true to form and began a conversation. My luck was running true to form. True to form, she kept her guests waiting for more than 90 minutes. 13. to ring true phrase If a statement rings true, it seems to be true or genuine. If it rings hollow, it does not seem to be true or genuine. Joanna's denial rang true. The rumpus has made all the optimistic statements about unity and harmony ring a little hollow. 14. tried and true adjective [ADJ and adj] Tried is used in the expressions tried and tested, tried and trusted, and tried and true, which describe a product or method that has already been used and has been found to be successful. ...over 1000 tried-and-tested recipes. Follow the tried and trusted methods that have stood the test of time. ...a good source of tried and true tips on how to cope with the various aspects of the illness. Quotations: Many a true word is spoken in jest Idioms: see someone in their true colours to suddenly become aware that a person is not as moral or honest as you thought they were We now see them in their true colours - contemptuous of the public and out of touch with feeling about the rise in violent crime. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers ring true if a statement or a promise rings true, it seems to be true or sincere He said he was sorry for upsetting me but his apology just didn't ring true. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers Collocations: true vocation But his true vocation as a teacher was theology. Times, Sunday Times When the kind of job you never considered before suddenly appeals to you, it could be your true vocation. The Sun This may be the day you discover your true vocation in life. The Sun It could be a way of working you have not considered before that turns out to be your true vocation. The Sun When work you never considered before suddenly appeals, you could have found your true vocation. The Sun undeniably true This is undeniably true, as a matter of history. Christianity Today (2000) It's undeniably true that some departments have been cut but the frontline caring services have been largely protected. Times, Sunday Times (2013) What is undeniably true is that he was blessed with an irrepressible self-confidence that was not shaken by a bout of childhood polio. Times, Sunday Times (2015) It's surprising that they do not see the joke, but undeniably true. Times, Sunday Times (2006) undoubtedly true It is undoubtedly true that Bale is a fabulous prospect when given the freedom to gallop hither and thither up the wings. Times, Sunday Times (2010) This is undoubtedly true, but in a sense irrelevant. Brown, Muriel & Payne Sarah Introduction to Social Administration in Britain (1990) Looking at her today, this is undoubtedly true. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Which is noble and undoubtedly true. Times, Sunday Times (2016) While the pins story is undoubtedly true, other tales lack credibility. Times, Sunday Times (2016) universally true This is not something that is universally true in this line of work. Times, Sunday Times (2016) And it's not universally true. Christianity Today (2000) IT'S been said that height is an advantage, but the adage is not universally true. Times, Sunday Times (2008) Translations: Chinese: 真实的, 真的 Japanese: 本当の, 本当の
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