realistic

adjective

/ˌriːəˈlɪstɪk/, /ˌrɪəˈlɪstɪk/

/ˌriːəˈlɪstɪk/

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accepting in a sensible way what it is actually possible to do or achieve in a particular situation
- a realistic assessment/approach/view
- realistic about something We have to be realistic about our chances of winning.
- it is realistic (for somebody) to do something It is not realistic to expect people to spend so much money.
- It would not be realistic for the Government to demand a pay freeze in the sector at this point.
Extra Examples
- He was realistic enough to know this success could not last.
- My friends were quite realistic about my problems.
- You're not being very realistic in your expectations.
Oxford Collocations Dictionary
verbs
- be
- seem
- keep something
- …
adverb
- extremely
- very
- fairly
- …
preposition
- about
- in
phrases
- it is not realistic to expect, think, etc. something
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sensible and appropriate; possible to achieve synonym feasible, viable
- a realistic prospect/chance/possibility
- a realistic alternative/option
- The important thing is to have realistic expectations about what you can and can't accomplish.
- We must set realistic goals.
- a realistic target
- If you want to retain good employees, you have to pay a realistic salary.
Extra Examples
- Try to keep your ambitions realistic.
- This report takes a much more realistic view of the situation.
Oxford Collocations Dictionary
verbs
- be
- seem
- keep something
- …
adverb
- extremely
- very
- fairly
- …
preposition
- about
- in
phrases
- it is not realistic to expect, think, etc. something
See full entry
representing things as they are in real life
- a realistic portrayal/depiction/picture
- She made a very realistic drawing of a horse.
- We try to make these training courses as realistic as possible.
- The realistic graphics really bring the game to life.
Extra Examples
- his grimly realistic first novel about drug addicts
- You could make the hands a little more realistic.
- beautifully drawn, highly realistic flowers
- The special effects seem very realistic.
Topics Artb2, Literature and writingb2
Oxford Collocations Dictionary
verbs
- appear
- be
- look
- …
adverb
- extremely
- fairly
- very
- …
See full entry

opposite unrealistic

单词	realistic
释义	realistic adjective /ˌriːəˈlɪstɪk/, /ˌrɪəˈlɪstɪk/ /ˌriːəˈlɪstɪk/ jump to other results accepting in a sensible way what it is actually possible to do or achieve in a particular situation a realistic assessment/approach/view realistic about something We have to be realistic about our chances of winning. it is realistic (for somebody) to do something It is not realistic to expect people to spend so much money. It would not be realistic for the Government to demand a pay freeze in the sector at this point. Extra Examples He was realistic enough to know this success could not last. My friends were quite realistic about my problems. You're not being very realistic in your expectations. Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs be seem keep something … adverb extremely very fairly … preposition about in phrases it is not realistic to expect, think, etc. something See full entry sensible and appropriate; possible to achieve synonym feasible, viable a realistic prospect/chance/possibility a realistic alternative/option The important thing is to have realistic expectations about what you can and can't accomplish. We must set realistic goals. a realistic target If you want to retain good employees, you have to pay a realistic salary. Extra Examples Try to keep your ambitions realistic. This report takes a much more realistic view of the situation. Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs be seem keep something … adverb extremely very fairly … preposition about in phrases it is not realistic to expect, think, etc. something See full entry representing things as they are in real life a realistic portrayal/depiction/picture She made a very realistic drawing of a horse. We try to make these training courses as realistic as possible. The realistic graphics really bring the game to life. Extra Examples his grimly realistic first novel about drug addicts You could make the hands a little more realistic. beautifully drawn, highly realistic flowers The special effects seem very realistic. Topics Artb2, Literature and writingb2 Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs appear be look … adverb extremely fairly very … See full entry opposite unrealistic
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