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true
13 ENTRIES FOUND:
truer; truest
truer; truest
Learner's definition of TRUE
[also more true; most true]
1
: agreeing with the facts : not false真实的；符合事实的
- a true description/statement真实的描述/陈述
- Indicate whether each of the following statements is true or false.判断下列每句话是否正确。
- Their fears proved (to be) true. [=turned out to be valid]他们的担心被证明是对的。
- If their predictions are true, we'll be in for a long winter.如果他们的预测准确，那我们要经历一个漫长的寒冬了。
- Is it true that you were planning to go without me?你真的不打算带我去吗？
- Jobs are scarce, and that is especially true for managers.职位很少，尤其是管理职位。
- He can be stubborn, but that is true of many people. [=many people can be stubborn]他可能是有些固执，但很多人不都这样嘛。
- This is a true story. [=an account of something that really happened]这是一个真实的故事。
- The same holds true [=is valid] for/in all similar situations.这同样适用于所有类似情况。
2
always used before a noun : real or genuine真的；真正的
- The true cost proved to be much higher than they said it would be.真正的花费比他们当时说的高了许多。
- His true character/nature was revealed.他的真面目被揭露出来。
- the true meaning of the term这个词语的真正意义
- She let him know her true feelings. [=the way she really felt]她将自己的真实感受告诉了他。
3
: having all the expected or necessary qualities of a specified type of person or thing真正的；典型的
- He's a true artist/expert. [=he is truly an artist/expert]他是一位名副其实的艺术家/专家。
- a true gentleman真正的绅士
- From the moment they met they knew it was true love. [=knew that their love was strong and lasting]见面的那一刻，他们就知道彼此是真爱。
4
: completely loyal or faithful忠诚的；忠实的 — often + to
- I am your true servant.我是您忠实的仆人。
- true friends忠诚的朋友
- He's always been true to his wife.他一贯忠于妻子。
5
: placed or done correctly or perfectly : without error正确无误的
- His aim was true. [=he hit the target]他正中目标。
6
always used before a noun : rightful, legal, or official合法的；正式的
- She is the car's true [=lawful, legitimate] owner.她是这辆车的合法所有人。
7
: exact and accurate : faithful准确的；逼真的 — often + to
- The story is a true depiction of life in a small town.故事真实地描绘了小镇的生活。
- The movie is true to the book. [=the story told in the movie closely matches the story told in the book]这部影片忠实于原著。
8
— used to admit that something is correct or true没错，的确如此（表示承认某事是真实的）
- True, prices are rising, but I'm not convinced that the economy is failing.对，物价是在上涨，但我不相信经济在衰退。
- “It would cost a lot less if we did it ourselves.” “(That's) True.”“如果我们自己干会省下不少钱。”“确实如此。”
9
not used before a noun, technical : in a position that is exactly straight, flat, even, etc.（指放置或安装的位置）端正，准确
- If the cabinet doors are true, they will close tightly.柜子的门如果安得很正，就会严丝合缝地关上。
come true
: to become real : to happen in the way that you wished or dreamed实现；达到
- Everything we hoped for came true.我们期待的全部实现了。
- Their prediction seems to be coming true.他们的预言貌似要成真了。
- The trip abroad was a dream come true for her. [=it was something that she really wanted to do and that actually happened]那次出境游实现了她出国旅行的梦想。
show your true colors
too good to be true
true believer
: someone who is completely and often foolishly loyal to a person or an idea忠实的支持者
- She is a true believer in the cause.她是这项事业的坚定支持者。
true to form
true to life
: realistic and natural天然的；逼真的
- The author presents the characters in a way that feels very true to life.作者将几个人物描绘得十分逼真。
true to yourself
: acting in a way that agrees with your beliefs or values坚持自己的原则
- He's always true to himself. [=he always does what he thinks is right]他一贯坚持自己的想法。
true to your word
: doing what you said you would do : keeping your promise信守诺言
- He said he would help, and he was true to his word.他说过会帮忙，而且他说话算话。
— see also tried-and-true
2 true /ˈtruː/ adverb
2 true
/ˈtruː/
adverb
Learner's definition of TRUE
: in a straight line不偏不倚地；准确地
- The bullet traveled straight and true.子弹准确地命中目标。
3 true /ˈtruː/ noun
3 true
/ˈtruː/
noun
Learner's definition of TRUE
[noncount]
: the quality or state of being straight, flat, even, etc.（位置）端正，准确
- The door is slightly out of true. [=is not in its correct position]这扇门稍微有点歪。
truer; truest
5
a
: that is fitted or formed or that functions accurately
b
: conformable to a standard or pattern : accurate
trueness noun
trued; trueing also truing
Synonyms
Example Sentences
Adjective Indicate whether each of the following statements is true or false. If their predictions are true, we'll be in for a long winter. Is it true that you were planning to go without me? Jobs are scarce, and that is especially true for managers. The true cost proved to be much higher than they said it would be. His true character was revealed. the true meaning of the term Adverb The bullet traveled straight and true. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Carson Kessler, ProPublica, 12 Sep. 2022 And that’s especially true for the struggling local economies and workers that could—but won’t necessarily—benefit from new national investments in semiconductor manufacturing and other advanced industries, some of them critical to climate action. Fortune, 9 Sep. 2022 If true, such a device would put Apple in position to better compete with companies like Garmin, which produce heavy-duty, fitness-tracking smartwatches in addition to more basic activity trackers. Chris Velazco, Washington Post, 7 Sep. 2022 Another old financial adage, however, does ring true—time is money. Rae Witte, Chron, 3 Sep. 2022 If true, this means that Twitter could be ripe for exploitation either from within or by outside adversaries assisted by people on the inside who may not have been properly vetted. Richard Forno, The Conversation, 1 Sep. 2022 This incident enhances the perception that Utah is not a welcome state to people of color, especially Black people, regardless of how true or false that perception is. Gary Washburn, BostonGlobe.com, 1 Sep. 2022 The amount of influence accorded to Los Angeles in that system depends on how one defines the geographic area, but no definition of the relevant area would make the claim true. Sudiksha Kochi, USA TODAY, 30 Aug. 2022 His release, if true, opens the door for Dennis Gardeck, Victor Dimukeje, as well as third-round draft picks Cameron Thomas and Myjai Sanders, who each excelled during Arizona’s third and final preseason game at the Titans on Saturday. Bob Mcmanaman, The Arizona Republic, 29 Aug. 2022 Paul S. Coakley, WSJ, 11 July 2022 That same principal holds true more broadly: The US has real material needs that could be met with better infrastructure for transportation, energy, and housing. Tim Fernholz, Quartz, 23 June 2022 This was the second unique compliment of the day, which rang true not only to Kim’s mythology of endless growth and expansion, but also to her whole family’s larger, cross-genre, and inter-disciplinary brand. Vogue, 22 Apr. 2022 Even Klotz noted his predictions came true faster than anyone expected, let alone him. Meghan M. Biro, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2021 But Valenzuela stuck true to her mission to blend the two cultures. Tirion Morris, The Arizona Republic, 18 July 2021 These arguments will not convince a true-believing textualist who is uninterested in a law's intent. Noah Feldman Bloomberg Opinion, Star Tribune, 6 Apr. 2021 Lindt Home of Chocolate in Kilchberg, Switzerland is making dreams come true worldwide with its new grandiose chocolate museum and breathtaking fountain. Sonia Ramirez, Houston Chronicle, 14 Sep. 2020 The words of former First Lady Michelle Obama rang true to many across America and around the world. Ivana Kottasová, CNN, 7 Aug. 2020 Daniel Ford, The New Yorker, 13 Aug. 2022 The interactive dinosaur event features dozens of true-to-life size dinosaurs recreated with scales or skin with help from palentologists. Linda Mcintosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Jan. 2022 Scientists struggled to make sense of the creatures, and the sculptures were the first attempt to visualize them in true-to-life size. CNN, 25 Nov. 2021 Today in Milan, Dua Lipa not only opened and closed the Versace show in true-to-form bombshell fashion, but debuted a surprise hair transformation. Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2021 This has dynamic crystal color with a fine crystal layer that reveals millions of true-to-life colors. Chris Hachey, BGR, 17 Aug. 2021 Dozens of true-to-size robo-dinos will roam the course, tilting their heads, opening their mouths and even appearing to breathe. Phillip Valys, sun-sentinel.com, 27 Nov. 2020 Isn’t the same true of Padres star Fernando Tatis, Jr.? Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Oct. 2020 Because now more than ever is the time to relax, have fun, and change up your tried and trues. Jenna Rennert, Vogue, 12 June 2017 Alia Wong, The Atlantic, 3 Aug. 2017 True the Vote itself has struggled to keep up momentum from the Obama era. Mark Berman And David Weigel, chicagotribune.com, 30 June 2017 True the Vote itself has struggled to keep up momentum from the Obama era. Mark Berman, Washington Post, 30 June 2017 See More
Adjective
Most of what people think they are required to purchase is not true. Carson Kessler, ProPublica, 12 Sep. 2022 And that’s especially true for the struggling local economies and workers that could—but won’t necessarily—benefit from new national investments in semiconductor manufacturing and other advanced industries, some of them critical to climate action. Fortune, 9 Sep. 2022 If true, such a device would put Apple in position to better compete with companies like Garmin, which produce heavy-duty, fitness-tracking smartwatches in addition to more basic activity trackers. Chris Velazco, Washington Post, 7 Sep. 2022 Another old financial adage, however, does ring true—time is money. Rae Witte, Chron, 3 Sep. 2022 If true, this means that Twitter could be ripe for exploitation either from within or by outside adversaries assisted by people on the inside who may not have been properly vetted. Richard Forno, The Conversation, 1 Sep. 2022 This incident enhances the perception that Utah is not a welcome state to people of color, especially Black people, regardless of how true or false that perception is. Gary Washburn, BostonGlobe.com, 1 Sep. 2022 The amount of influence accorded to Los Angeles in that system depends on how one defines the geographic area, but no definition of the relevant area would make the claim true. Sudiksha Kochi, USA TODAY, 30 Aug. 2022 His release, if true, opens the door for Dennis Gardeck, Victor Dimukeje, as well as third-round draft picks Cameron Thomas and Myjai Sanders, who each excelled during Arizona’s third and final preseason game at the Titans on Saturday. Bob Mcmanaman, The Arizona Republic, 29 Aug. 2022 Adverb
O’Connor’s words rang true then and are perhaps even more important now. Paul S. Coakley, WSJ, 11 July 2022 That same principal holds true more broadly: The US has real material needs that could be met with better infrastructure for transportation, energy, and housing. Tim Fernholz, Quartz, 23 June 2022 This was the second unique compliment of the day, which rang true not only to Kim’s mythology of endless growth and expansion, but also to her whole family’s larger, cross-genre, and inter-disciplinary brand. Vogue, 22 Apr. 2022 Even Klotz noted his predictions came true faster than anyone expected, let alone him. Meghan M. Biro, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2021 But Valenzuela stuck true to her mission to blend the two cultures. Tirion Morris, The Arizona Republic, 18 July 2021 These arguments will not convince a true-believing textualist who is uninterested in a law's intent. Noah Feldman Bloomberg Opinion, Star Tribune, 6 Apr. 2021 Lindt Home of Chocolate in Kilchberg, Switzerland is making dreams come true worldwide with its new grandiose chocolate museum and breathtaking fountain. Sonia Ramirez, Houston Chronicle, 14 Sep. 2020 The words of former First Lady Michelle Obama rang true to many across America and around the world. Ivana Kottasová, CNN, 7 Aug. 2020 Noun
Instead, there seemed to be an abundance of hubris and cult-like true-believing in the idea of a nuclear future in which the risk of a catastrophic accident was accepted, as a matter of doctrine, to be very low. Daniel Ford, The New Yorker, 13 Aug. 2022 The interactive dinosaur event features dozens of true-to-life size dinosaurs recreated with scales or skin with help from palentologists. Linda Mcintosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Jan. 2022 Scientists struggled to make sense of the creatures, and the sculptures were the first attempt to visualize them in true-to-life size. CNN, 25 Nov. 2021 Today in Milan, Dua Lipa not only opened and closed the Versace show in true-to-form bombshell fashion, but debuted a surprise hair transformation. Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2021 This has dynamic crystal color with a fine crystal layer that reveals millions of true-to-life colors. Chris Hachey, BGR, 17 Aug. 2021 Dozens of true-to-size robo-dinos will roam the course, tilting their heads, opening their mouths and even appearing to breathe. Phillip Valys, sun-sentinel.com, 27 Nov. 2020 Isn’t the same true of Padres star Fernando Tatis, Jr.? Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Oct. 2020 Because now more than ever is the time to relax, have fun, and change up your tried and trues. Jenna Rennert, Vogue, 12 June 2017 Verb
That’s true more broadly, as well, in part because of how the issue has been litigated. Alia Wong, The Atlantic, 3 Aug. 2017 True the Vote itself has struggled to keep up momentum from the Obama era. Mark Berman And David Weigel, chicagotribune.com, 30 June 2017 True the Vote itself has struggled to keep up momentum from the Obama era. Mark Berman, Washington Post, 30 June 2017 See More Word History
Etymology
Adjective
Middle English trewe, from Old English trēowe faithful; akin to Old High German gitriuwi faithful, Old Irish derb sure, and probably to Sanskrit dāruṇa hard, dāru wood — more at tree entry 1
First Known Use
Adjective
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 3a
Adverb
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2a
Noun
1531, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Verb
1838, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of true was before the 12th century Phrases Containing true
adjective¹
adjective²
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