| 单词 | harsh reality |
| 释义 | > as lemmasharsh reality c. With modifying adjectives, as harsh reality, grim reality, stark reality, etc.: the actual circumstances or facts regarded as oppressive or unpleasant, esp. in contrast to an idealized or imagined state of affairs. ΚΠ 1794 R. Hey Captive Monarch iii. vii. 58 Harsh reality, on my senses striking. 1843 Ladies' Repository Jan. 9/1 The romantic notions which some entertain of a mission field, may become chastened and humbled by contact with the cold reality of facts. 1878 Musical Times & Singing Class Circular 19 266/2 The money-trouble, which in grim reality or in the master's fancy, dogged his steps through life. 1927 Amer. Mercury Jan. 124/1 Yet such is the confusion in real values by the present-day audience that falsity persuasively presented often..makes a deeper impression and registers a deeper conviction than stark reality not trickily theatricalized. 1959 News Chron. 5 Aug. 4/2 The harsh reality of the cold war, of East-West tension. 2001 A. Solomon Noonday Demon (2002) xii. 441 They were discussing the grim reality: that his cingulotomy hadn't yet worked, and that he might have to have a second surgery. < as lemmas |
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