realistic
UK/riә'listik/US
B1
Definitions
adj.
Sensible and practical; based on what is actually possible, not on hopes
现实的，切合实际的；基于实际可能而非空想的
adj.
Representing things in a way that is true to life; lifelike
逼真的，写实的；如实再现的
Root Breakdown
Root-derived+
-istone who practices, believer in
+
-icrelating to, having the nature of
=realistic
Built on realism / realist (one who takes things as they are) + -ic (relating to) = 'in the spirit of taking things as they actually are.' Hence two senses: practical and grounded (a realistic plan = one that fits the facts) and lifelike (a realistic painting = one true to how things really look).
Root real still carries 9 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.realistic goal切实可行的目标
- 2.realistic expectation切合实际的期望
- 3.be realistic about对……保持现实态度
- 4.realistic portrayal真实的刻画
- 5.realistic chance现实的机会
Example Sentences
- 1.
Let's set a realistic deadline that the team can actually meet.
- 2.
Be realistic — you can't learn a language fluently in a month.
- 3.
The film's special effects are stunningly realistic.
- 4.
We need a realistic assessment of the risks before we invest.