realize verb
also British realise /ˈriːjəˌlaɪz/ realizes; realized; realizing
also British realise /ˈriːjəˌlaɪz/ realizes; realized; realizing
Learner's definition of REALIZE
[+ object]
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: to understand or become aware of (something)认识到；意识到；领悟到 -
They did not realize the risk/danger that was involved.他们没有意识到其中涉及的风险/危险。
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He finally realized the scope of the problem.他终于认识到问题涉及的范围之广。
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I realize (that) this is an unusual situation.我意识到这形势不同寻常。
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She realizes how much things have changed.她意识到情况已经发生了很大的变化。
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Do you realize how difficult that stunt is?你了解那个特技有多难吗？
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You just have to realize that you can't always get what you want.你应该认识到你并不是总能得到你想要的。
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She slowly realized what he was trying to say.她慢慢意识到他试图说什么。
2
: to cause (something) to become real使成为现实 —
usually used as (be) realized通常用作(be) realized 3
formal : to achieve (something, such as a goal, dream, etc.)实现（目标、梦想等） -
He realized a lifelong dream/goal by winning an Olympic medal.他赢得一枚奥运会奖牌，实现了一辈子的梦想/目标。
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He finally realized his ambition to start his own business.他终于实现了自己创业的抱负。
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She hasn't yet realized her potential as a golfer. [=she hasn't become as good as she can be]作为高尔夫球手，她尚未发挥出自己的潜能。
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formal : to earn or get (money) by sale or effort挣（钱） -
We can realize a profit by selling the stock.我们可以卖股票获利。
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The furniture of the estate realized $10,000 at the auction.庄园里的家具在拍卖会上卖了1万美元。