realization
UK/.riәlai'zeiʃәn/US
TOEFLB2
Definitions
n.
The moment of becoming aware of something; sudden understanding
领悟，恍然意识到；突然的明白
n.
The act of making something (a plan or dream) actually happen
实现，使（计划或梦想）成真
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedThe noun of realize: it inherits both senses — the dawning awareness ('a sudden realization') and the act of making real ('the realization of a dream'). See realize for the two-way logic.
Root real still carries 9 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.sudden realization突然意识到
- 2.come to the realization逐渐认识到
- 3.realization of a dream梦想的实现
- 4.dawning realization渐渐明白过来
Example Sentences
- 1.
It hit her with a sudden realization that she had been lied to.
- 2.
The new park is the realization of a decade-long community dream.