词组 | true |
释义 | true /truː/ adjective 1. correct and based on factsnounsa true story The film is based on a true story.a true picture/reflection The news reports don’t really give you a true picture of what is really happening.a statement is true Students have to decide if the statements are true or false.a rumour/accusation/allegation is true If the rumours are true, then the factory could close.verbsremain/hold true (=continue to be true) Many of these general principles still hold true.ring true (=seem believable) There is something about her story that just doesn’t ring true.adverbsespecially/particularly true It is important to have your heart checked regularly. This is especially true for older people.absolutely/completely true It is absolutely true that the system needs to be modernized.quite true BrE (=completely true) What he said was quite true.equally true (=true to the same degree or amount) The same thing is equally true for boys and girls.not entirely/exactly/strictly true (=not completely true) It is often said that young people aren’t interested in politics, but that is not entirely true.generally/largely true It is generally true that houses are cheaper in the north.phrasessb’s dream comes true (=something that you have always wanted really happens) Then, in 2008, his dream came true and he was hired by CBS News.the same is true for sb/sth People want security for their children, and the same was true for people in the past.THESAURUS: true accurateinformation | figures | description | record | account | picture | assessment | measurement based on facts and not containing any mistakes: Patients should have accurate information about the risks of their treatment. | He was able to give the police an accurate description of his attacker. | We need to build an accurate picture of the needs and wishes of our customers. | His assessment of the current economic situation is accurate. | The amazing thing is that Newton’s measurements were so accurate. undeniable/indisputablefact | truth | evidence | effect | influence used when something is definitely true, and no one can argue or disagree about it: The undeniable fact is that carbon gases are building up in the atmosphere. | The undeniable truth is that the government is much less bothered about the environment than it pretends to be. | Researchers are looking for indisputable evidence of biological activity on Mars. | We may not like al Sadr’s ideas, but his influence is undeniable. | It is indisputable that the situation is getting worse.If you want to say firmly and definitely that something is true, you say It is a fact (that): It is a fact that most crime is committed by young men.You can also say that a situation is the case (=it exists and is true): It used to be the case that there were few women studying science.You can also say that what someone says is the truth (=they are not lying): I knew that what she said was the truth.ANTONYMS → untrue2. realGrammarTrue is only used before a noun in this meaning.nounssb’s true feelings/character Marianne never showed her true feelings.sb’s true identity He was worried that someone would discover his true identity.the true value/cost of sth You only understand the true value of freedom when you have it taken away from you.the true meaning of sth The story of ‘The Lion and The Mouse’ teaches children about the true meaning of friendship.sb’s/sth’s true worth (=how good or valuable they really are) The players will be keen to show their coach their true worth.the true nature/extent of sth There are different opinions among scientists on the true nature of the problem.true love/happiness I wondered if I would ever find true love, and then I met Jack. | The path to true happiness is not found through physical pleasure.a true friend A true friend wouldn’t lie to you.a true professional (=someone who does their job with a lot of skill) Her colleagues described her as a true professional who was respected by everyone.a true believer A true believer is prepared to sacrifice everything for the sake of their religion.phrasesshow your true colours BrE show your true colors AmE (=show your real character) The regime showed its true colours and arrested the opposition leader.THESAURUS: true → real (1) |
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