plural truths /ˈtruːðz/ /ˈtruːθs/ plural truths /ˈtruːðz/ /ˈtruːθs/ Learner's definition of TRUTH
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the truth : the real facts about something : the things that are true事实;真相;实情 -
Are you telling (me) the truth?你(跟我)说的是实话吗?
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At some point you have to face the simple/hard/honest/plain/naked truth that we failed.你终归得面对我们已经失败的这个基本/严酷/真实/清清楚楚/赤裸裸的事实。
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Their explanation was simpler but came closer to the truth.他们的解释比较简单,但更接近真相。
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The article explains the truth about global warming.这篇文章阐释了全球变暖的真实情况。
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A reporter soon discovered/revealed/uncovered the truth.一位记者不久就发现/披露了事实。
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Do you swear to tell the whole truth and nothing but the truth?你能发誓,尽其所知,所述之言纯属实言且无任何隐瞒吗?
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I know you think I don't care, but nothing could be further from the truth. [=that is absolutely not true]我知道你以为我不介意,但事实绝非如此。
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The truth of the matter is (that) you failed the exam and it's going to be reflected in your final grade.事实真相是这次考试你没及格,而且将在最终成绩上反映出来。
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To tell (you) the truth, I liked her first book better than this one. [=I am being honest when I say that I liked her first book better]说实话我更喜欢她的第一本书,而不是这本。
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“When was the last time you went to New York?” “To tell you the truth, I don't remember.” [=I have to admit that I don't remember]“你上次去纽约是什么时候?”“说实话,我不记得了。”
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I told her I liked the restaurant but the truth is that the food was pretty bad. = I told her I liked the restaurant but, (the) truth be told/known, the food was pretty bad.我跟她说过我喜欢这家餐厅,但其实,那里的饭菜很糟糕。
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[noncount] : the quality or state of being true真实性 -
There's no truth in anything he says. [=nothing he says is true]他的话没一句是真的。
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I doubt the truth of their accusations. [=I doubt that their accusations are true]我怀疑他们的控诉是否确有其事。
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Her story contains a grain/kernel of truth but also lots of exaggeration.她说的情况有一点儿是真的,但很多都是夸大其词。
bend the truth
— see 1bend
in truth
: in fact : actually or really的确;事实上