Definition of true in English:

true

adjectivetruer, truest truːtru

1In accordance with fact or reality.
真实的，符合实际情况的
a true story
一个真实故事。
of course it's true
那当然是真的。
that is not true of the people I am talking about
我说的那些人可不是这样的。
Example sentencesExamples
- This is also true of the types of materials prioritised for purchase.
- That is true of all political parties, but none more so than the one which was founded on principles of egality and solidarity.
- This is especially true of any organization that must raise money to support itself.
- If this is true of power generation, it is doubly true of agriculture.
- This may not be true of every single marriage, and indeed undoubtedly it is untrue in some cases.
- This is likely to be especially true of drugs that are highly innovative and reach beyond current classes of medication.
- Exactly, and that is true of a lot of the principal athletes involved in this.
- I'm sure there is room for improvement but isn't that true of any job?
- This was also true of the other groups attempting to build revolutionary organisations.
- This is most true of the opening stories in the collection, but also occurs at intervals throughout the book.
- Incidentally, I've found that this isn't true of coffee, or other drinks.
- These last two materials account for a large proportion of our household waste, and I'm sure this is true of many others.
- It wasn't true of course, but it made an amusing story to tell over the campfires.
- While this may be true of the child's blanket, we know that this is not the case with stuffed animals.
- Perhaps this isn't true of most scientists today, but it's been true of very many.
- I now know that some of his Cabinet colleagues know the facts and the true story behind this issue.
- What is true of the theatre is also true of the short story.
- In fact it is not quite true of such stuff that it lacks a tradition.
- This is surely true of Ann and Joan, who greeted all with their beautiful smiles and you immediately felt at peace.
- We don't want a list of random facts that just happen to be true of all the languages that are spoken now.
Synonyms
accurate, correct, verifiable, faithful, literal, veracious
in accordance with reality, what actually/really happened, the case, so
unelaborated, unvarnished
informal as true as I'm sitting/standing here
1. 1.1attributive Rightly or strictly so called; genuine.
  真的；真正的；非假冒的
  people are still willing to pay for true craftsmanship
  人们还是愿意买货真价实的工艺品。
  we believe in true love
  我们相信真爱。
  Example sentencesExamples
  Every effort has been made to maintain the true tradition of golf yet also embrace the best of modern practices.
  He often acted the ham, but his true self came through at times like this, too.
  I consider that the Family Court does not have true and genuine evidence to support their decision.
  This was the search for the genuine goal and true essence or martial arts on which he spent most of his time.
  The Buddha discovered that the genuine, true thing we keep looking for isn't there at all.
  A true patriot moved by genuine criticism would feel pain and the urge to set things right.
  In the blistering heat, and in true family tradition, I was dressed in corduroys and a heavy knitted sweater.
  I still feel people, with a true passion and genuine interest, are willing to accept a guru and learn from them.
  Australia asked the master of the Norwegian ship Tampa to assist, and in true Viking tradition, he did.
  The message of the film is that there is a difference between true faith and fundamentalism.
  This is O2's way of making sure that the party is attended strictly by true fans that are willing to make the effort and text in.
  What starts as a physical pilgrimage turns accidentally into an enquiry into the meaning of true religion.
  Which of these could be allowed to lay claim to being the true representative of that religion?
  The fanatics turn to extremism, which has really no basis in the true religion at all.
  In true darts tradition, Ian gets his preparation in by sinking down a few pints to settle the nerves.
  A person who comes to your rescue when the chips are down is a true and genuine friend.
  Are there any other true, genuine, authentic Kabbalah teachers I can recommend?
  In true wedding tradition the happy couple were fêted with confetti as they left the church after taking their vows.
  In true rock tradition, the band split the crowd in half for a good old-fashioned singalong.
  I do not think true religion can be irrational, but it certainly can be more than rational.
  Synonyms
  genuine, authentic, real, actual, proper, veritable
  Latin bona fide
  informal honest-to-goodness, kosher, pukka, legit, the real McCoy, regular
  Australian/New Zealand informal dinkum
  rightful, legitimate, legal, lawful, authorized, recognized, valid
  Latin bona fide
  Law de jure
  sincere, genuine, real, unfeigned, unpretended, unaffected, heartfelt, from the heart
2. 1.2attributive Real or actual.
  真实的，实际的
  he has guessed my true intentions
  他已猜出我的真实意图。
  Example sentencesExamples
  But this applies only where the court is left in real doubt about the true meaning.
  Statements to the press are now the key in determining true intentions.
  But chance brought her face to face with the true intentions of her captors.
  The false self is often difficult to argue with, since it has a skill in argument equal to the real or true self on which it preys.
  Decode the neologisms and euphemisms and you gain a rare insight into the strategists' true intentions.
  The new environmentalism is marked by a passion for making a true difference in the real world.
  Just when my one true dream became real, it suddenly turns out to be my worst nightmare.
  But one did not have to wait that long to understand the dictator's true intentions.
  I sank deeper into my pit of shyness as I forced myself not to dwell upon her true intentions.
  This is a true shame because the real message of the film is to go out and gather information yourself.
  Cain was furious, not only had his plan failed but his true intentions had been revealed.
  The true height of our real greatness is that it can't possibly be quantified.
  The ideologies have now been unarguably stripped back to reveal the true intention of the power brokers.
  A real giveaway to the true nature of comedians is the complex mixture of alcohol, nicotine and caffeine they need to perform.
  Yet this is not an actual or true experience, because it does not recur the next day or anytime soon.
  The Real have true potential so let's hope they get the big break they deserve.
  It dealt with some of the real, true issues of what this Government is really all about.
  He had reached her twice now, but had been unable to explain to her his true fate, his real status.
  Of course, everyone wearing masks that hid their true intentions didn't help much.
  Thus employer groups may be fooled by the quote provided as this may not be a true reflection of the actual cost to the member.
  Synonyms
  genuine, authentic, real, actual, proper, veritable
3. 1.3 Said when conceding a point.
  的确，真的（在争论、讨论中承认对方某一点有理时的用语）
  true, the house faced north, but you got used to that
  它的确朝北，但你已经习惯了。
  Example sentencesExamples
  It was true, they conceded, that many people in Brecon went elsewhere for some of their shopping.
  It was true that Markhus's house was the closest of the three, and school did start in a matter of hours.
  I entered the house and true enough both of my parents were in the living room.
  Well, that might be true for the house that Michael built, but let us be clear that there are alternatives.
2Accurate or exact.
精确的，准确的
it was a true depiction
描绘得很逼真。
Example sentencesExamples
- Whichever way you choose to eat it, try to make it a regular part of your diet because it is a health food in the true sense of the term.
- Affirmative action in its true sense is not illegal and not a problem in the least.
- The nikab, worn in black by this Moroccan woman, is a veil in the true sense of the word.
- The world of crimes has become more sophisticated and global in the true sense of the term.
- He values dedication and long service and is a company man in the true sense of the word.
- He was a scholar in the true sense of the word, a self-educated man, and a man with a powerful love for literature.
- He was a gentleman in the true sense of the word, a man who never spoke ill of another human being and always allowed for human frailty.
- He told me that he thought his uncle was one of the world's last gentlemen, in the true sense of a man of gentle behaviour and manners.
- Colleges and universities should form the pyramid's peak in true sense of the word.
- Introducing the members of his team and the cast at a function, Bala said that the film would depict love in its true sense.
- Their objections are, in the true sense of the word, unthinking.
- This is a tragedy, in the true sense of not being about unhappiness, but in the remorseless working out of events.
- It need cost nothing at all and any couple who have made such a commitment are, in the true sense of the word, married.
- They must convey a true sense of the danger to the protected within, but also a sense of the hope for victory.
- Edith's sense of humour, her warmth and her refusal to be resentful make her a survivor in the true sense of the word.
- They are not, however, true or accurate representations of either the West or the East.
- If we want to be in a true sense secular state then, we must draw the line between the religion and government institutions.
- We have embarked on a journey without any true sense of where we want to go.
- These days, teachers are desperate to do more creative work with their classes; to educate in the true sense of the word.
- They're working hard at trying to redress all of this and come to a true, exact count.
Synonyms
accurate, true to life, faithful, telling it like it is, as it really happened, fact-based, realistic, close, lifelike, convincing
1. 2.1 (of a note) exactly in tune.
  （曲调）合调的，准确的
  Example sentencesExamples
  To Joachim, and to all his predecessors, a true C-sharp would have been lower than D-flat; a major third on the piano would be too wide.
  On the piano this black note is an ‘enharmonic,’ which means its tone is a compromise between true C-sharp and true D-flat.
  The Burmese F is sharper than F natural, and yet is not the true F sharp; while B is also sharper than the European B natural.
2. 2.2 (of a compass bearing) measured relative to true north.
  （罗盘方位）真北的，以真北方为基准（测定）的
  steer 085 degrees true
  真北085度转向。
  Example sentencesExamples
  So, to travel 45 degrees true in that area, you'd steer 61 degrees on the compass.
  The incorrect orientation occurs when the antennas are oriented at 10 degrees true north when they should have been oriented at 0 degrees true north.
  Your right arm is now pointing to South or 180 degrees True.
3. 2.3 Correctly positioned, balanced, or aligned; upright or level.
  准确定位的，平衡的，成一直线的；挺直的，水平的
  Example sentencesExamples
  Only then could I feel confident and proud that my aim was true, and that I was indeed a great hunter.
  It will lead to a displacement of the user positioning solution from the true position.
  In both directions, the bubble stayed exactly in the middle so I knew that this edge of the level was true.
  Synonyms
  in alignment, aligned, level, balanced, at the same height, straight
3Loyal or faithful.
忠实的，忠诚的
he was a true friend
他是个忠实的朋友。
Example sentencesExamples
- He was a true friend to her and inspired her love of horses more than he knew.
- His life was dedicated to his family first and foremost and, to the many friends he had, he was a true friend.
- The support of your true friends should help you get through it all.
- He probably got married early on, fell in love, and has stayed true and faithful to her ever since.
- Not only was she leaving behind the love of her life, but she was also leaving behind her only true friend.
- She is remembered as a devoted family woman and a true and loyal friend.
- They mean you will have true and loyal friendship and success in love.
- You have no one in your life you consider to be a true friend, and never have.
- I understand now, that we have to go through several acquaintances before we meet true friends.
- Better still, all her true friends stayed and kept the party going and her spirits high.
- If she's a true friend, you should be able to be honest and open about your feelings.
- If we want this province not to be the poorest of them all, let us try to be obedient, loyal, true and faithful.
- If she wanted to do it I was here to give her moral support like a true friend should.
- He was a true friend of Betty's and his death was a sad loss to her.
- A good neighbour and true friend, Sadie was happy and content in her beloved home area.
- Blessed with a most generous nature, Kathleen was a true neighbour and good friend to many.
- You have made an oath and a pledge that you will be a faithful, true and loyal citizen of the United Kingdom.
- He was faithful, true, a loyal friend, a good son, and he was wise beyond his years.
- She was devoted to her family and was a fine neighbour and true friend.
- I suppose the saying means that a friend who helps you when you really need help is a true friend, and this is a noble sentiment.
Synonyms
loyal, faithful, true-hearted, devoted, dedicated, staunch, true-blue, constant, unswerving, unwavering
trustworthy, trusty, reliable, dependable, firm, steady, dutiful, supportive
1. 3.1true to Accurately conforming to (a standard or expectation); faithful to.
  符合标准的，与预期相符的；忠实的
  this entirely new production remains true to the essence of Lorca's play
  这部全新的作品仍然忠实于洛尔卡戏剧的精髓。
  Example sentencesExamples
  Simply by being true to his sexual nature, he risked public shame and possible imprisonment.
  But true to his form, he has long refused to recognise colour as a barrier to anything.
  An important part of being honest is being true to ourselves, and if we live in the truth we will be free.
  I strongly believe that until the breakdown of his marriage he had been true to his wedding vows.
  If you are true to the medium of film, you get a response, wherever the story is located.
  He is trying to be true to his idol and be true to himself but he can't do one without going against the grain of the other.
  Now, though, unable to be true to himself, his painting too became a masquerade.
  Great leaders define themselves not by their work rate but by being true to themselves.
  It's true to my present train of thought, and is not far aside from my normal voice.
  She was lucky to have her wonderful assistant Kathleen who was loyal and true to Mary.
  This fresh and stylish production remains true to that spirit and is well worth looking out for.
  I always try to be honest and true to myself and not to take life too seriously.
  I have had a positive outlook throughout my service and been true to myself.
  To be true to the spirit of the evening, perhaps I should start by being as positive as I possibly can.
  Men who are honest, men who are true to duty, men with moral courage to make a difference.
  People start to understand almost instinctively what they do which is true to them.
  He was ever true to his family roots in rural Mayo and had a great love for his animals.
  Do you have a way working that you stay true to, regardless of the project?
  But you also have to stay true to what you want and not jump at everything that comes your way.
  Will had indeed stayed true to his promise and brought around his music for me to use.
  Synonyms
  in keeping with, consistent with, in harmony with, in accord with, in accordance with, in agreement with, in line with, in character with, compatible with, congruent with, commensurate with
  appropriate to, befitting, as befits, suitable for, suited to
4archaic Honest.
〈主古〉诚实的，正直的
we appeal to all good men and true to rally to us
我们呼吁所有善良、正直的人们和我们站到一起。
Example sentencesExamples
- If you make something special and powerful and honest and true, you will succeed.
- And to hold up the Virgin Mary as the only example of a true, honest woman and to show this as the ideal can not be right.
- Limerick have a reputation for being tough and honest and true competitors, and they showed that today.
- He is decent and honest and true, which cannot be said of many of his critics.

adverb truːtru

1literary Truly.
〈主诗/文〉真实地，确实地
Hobson spoke truer than he knew
霍布森说的比他知道的更真实些。
Example sentencesExamples
- Adam Smith never spoke truer than when he said: "Work is done in the workplace, but the real business of life is usually accomplished while entertaining".
- He spoke truer than he knew, or else he had foreseen the course of events.
- By my faith, he may find that he spoke truer than he is aware of.
Synonyms
truthfully, honestly, sincerely, candidly, frankly, truly, veraciously
2Accurately or without variation.
准确地
Example sentencesExamples
- Despite the distance and the wind, Hooper had aimed true.
- But Martin had played true.
Synonyms
accurately, unerringly, unswervingly, without deviating

verbtrues, trued, trueing, truing truːtru

[with object]

Bring (an object, wheel, or other construction) into the exact shape or position required.
装准，配准；摆正
the bench sander is ideal for truing up faces of timber
Example sentencesExamples
- The receiver is trued and the window enlarged for that massive cylinder.
- He begins the laborious process by truing the radius of the front strap and then meticulously laying out line after line of the finely cut checkering.
- The five-head molder first trues a piece of lumber, then the counter-rotating side heads and top/bottom heads fashion the molding exactly as the machine has been set up to do.
- Fabric layers shift while sewing and cutting, so once you've trimmed and trued the edges, the chenille may be smaller than your pattern pieces.
- The receivers are trued to ensure everything is square and concentric, the bolts are hand lapped to fit the receiver raceways, and bolt lugs are lapped to ensure they bear evenly.

Phrases

come true

Actually happen or become the case.
实现，成为事实
dreams can come true
梦想可以成真。
Example sentencesExamples
- Dreams that I had as a little kid are actually coming true, and it's all thanks to you.
- The ultimate dream is about to come true for a nine-year-old football fanatic.
- Although Rachel is busy all hours of the day, she has managed to make at least one of her domestic dreams come true.
- If he were alive today he would see his dream coming true but not quite in the way he imagined.
- It promises to be a magical event where dreams actually will come true on the night.
- The irony of it all was that my joke could actually be coming true!
- I suppose it is a dream come true for her, now she is actually going out with him.
- Something like this is a dream come true for any amateur dramatic society.
- Their relieved mother talks about her dreams for them finally coming true.
- There wasn't a dry eye in the house when he said his dream had come true.
Synonyms
be fulfilled, be realized, become a reality, happen, occur, take place

out of true (or the true)

Not in the correct or exact shape or alignment.
不正，歪斜
take care not to pull the frame out of true
小心别把框子给弄歪了。
Example sentencesExamples
- Knowledge needs always to pass through this detour of selfless tact, whereby its forms are bent out of true by the shapes of what refuses its clutch.
- Over several weeks and a lot of cracked pavement neither rim came out of true.
- Once you've eliminated hops, your rim will be slightly out of true laterally from the adjustment.
- Doors are being fitted into linings that appear to be either in wind or out of true - several linings appear to be oversize and create fixing problems by far the biggest headache appears to be in the double wardrobe door arrangements.
- I thought it was okay, on the whole, although the eyes are little out of true.
- One can actually observe the fact that it is out of true.
- ‘What is the ‘cataclysm’ but the artist's own energy - some deviant energy which blows apart the world's habitual shapes, dislocates things out of true, only to imbue the remaining fragments with a new intensity.
- The front wheel is a little out of true and a couple of spokes are bent, but otherwise the bike looks OK.
- My back wheel's out of true; my front brake makes weird sounds; my seat is tilted and uncomfortable.
- One front tire will start to spin out of true, and when your damage becomes severe, that effects handling a little.
Synonyms
askew, skew, at an angle, lopsided, crooked, tilting, tilted, atilt, dipping, out of line

many a true word is spoken in jest

proverb A humorous remark not intended to be taken seriously may turn out to be accurate after all.
〈谚〉笑谈之中多真话
Example sentencesExamples
- As an old saying goes: many a true word is spoken in jest.
- This piece hits the nail on the head and proves that many a true word is spoken in jest.
- Well, many a true word is spoken in jest.
- And as we all know, many a true word is spoken in jest.
- Remember: many a true word is spoken in jest.
- There was a time when nobody had heard that the grass was greener on the other side, when no-one scoffed at the thought of a paper tiger, and when none had heard that many a true word is spoken in jest.
- Whether it was by jest, or not many a true word is spoken in jest and often people get upset precisely for that reason.
- I'm joking, but you know, many a true word is spoken in jest, so in some ways it's true, at least with regard to today's scene.
- The trouble is, many a true word is spoken in jest, and right now we seem to be somewhere between stages 1 and 2.

true as Bob (or God)

informal Absolutely true.
〈南非，非正式〉绝对真实的
true as Bob, I nearly went right through the windscreen
真的，我差点穿过挡风玻璃飞出去。
Example sentencesExamples
- And as true as Bob, that evening my dream continued, I had the chocolate and ate it.
- She is in Grade 4, had no problems what so ever learning the 2, 3, 4, 5, 11 and 10 x table, but true as bob as soon as we had to start with the 6 x table, trouble started brewing!
- But true as Bob, I have never received any traffic violation in my life.

true to form (or type)

Being or behaving as expected.
不出所料，果不其然；同平时一样
true to type, they took it well
不出所料，他们很好地领会了其中的意思。
Example sentencesExamples
- And Martin, true to form, did not let the cat out of the bag.
- This spicy organic example is true to type, with summery, grape and orange peel aromas and zesty, crisp acidity.
- He, true to form, behaves like a cad and leaves her for the gambling tables and his deserved fate.
- Ultimately, and true to form, the woman is portrayed as the weaker sex.
- The show dealt with the degeneration of youth culture, and, true to form, spent some time lambasting tabletop role-playing games.
- The whole centre is in need of regeneration and, as true to form, it is the private investor that sets the standard.
- But, true to form as with previously annual quizzes the event went like clockwork.
- And true to form, my pattern of destruction had started its cycle again.
- Is this the beginning of a cleverly-crafted ideological shift or is Jack, true to form, merely trying to save his own skin?
- He was simply acting true to form, playing games with party members, particularly the growing number who had lost faith in his leadership.

true to life

Accurately representing real events or objects.
符合生活真实的；逼真的
this story is true to life
Example sentencesExamples
- Colors are true to life, with bright, crisp reds and deep, solid blacks.
- I know teenagers who'd say this is very true to life.
- All that Schoenberg did, in a sense, was take it further, make it ‘realer’, more true to life, more honest - hence more genuinely artistic.
- The image is surprisingly solid for a movie shot in ten days, and the colors are true to life.
- I may have taken some cinematic liberties but otherwise the depiction is very true to life,’ he said.
- Thus the poses of figures plucked out of the calligraphic scribble were understood by drawing from models; they are real but set up, lifelike but not necessarily true to life.
- I've been told that this story is overly true to life, and I agree.
- I did a reading of a play, a biographical melodrama, which was absolutely true to life yet somewhat underplayed for emotion, for intensity of feeling is generally kept internal in most Asian cultures.
- And I have the idea they are more realistic, true to life.
- That is why, at its best, her fiction is so true to life.
Synonyms
accurate, true to life, faithful, telling it like it is, as it really happened, fact-based, realistic, close, lifelike, convincing

Derivatives

trueness

noun

I love the feeling of trueness from this article.
Example sentencesExamples
- Of the heavy silence, she thinks it is part of the trueness of their love.
- This film was brilliant in its trueness to the story.
- Of course, he does not remain faithful to all of the principles contained therein, however much he repeatedly emphasizes his trueness and constancy, but the essential goals remain the same.
- Granted, there is a trueness of voice in those who have experienced first-hand the hours of relentless boredom punctuated by moments of abject terror that is combat, or law enforcement, for that matter.

Origin

Old English trēowe, trȳwe 'steadfast, loyal'; related to Dutch getrouw, German treu, also to truce.

From the same root as truce (Middle English) and truth, this originally meant ‘loyal or steadfast’. Over time this gradually led to the idea of being reliable or honest, and then to that of truthfulness. The idea behind many a true word is spoken in jest is found in Geoffrey Chaucer's Canterbury Tales in the late 14th century, but the modern form of the proverb first appeared in print in the 17th century.

Rhymes

accrue, adieu, ado, anew, Anjou, aperçu, askew, ballyhoo, bamboo, bedew, bestrew, billet-doux, blew, blue, boo, boohoo, brew, buckaroo, canoe, chew, clew, clou, clue, cock-a-doodle-doo, cockatoo, construe, coo, Corfu, coup, crew, Crewe, cru, cue, déjà vu, derring-do, dew, didgeridoo, do, drew, due, endue, ensue, eschew, feu, few, flew, flu, flue, foreknew, glue, gnu, goo, grew, halloo, hereto, hew, Hindu, hitherto, how-do-you-do, hue, Hugh, hullabaloo, imbrue, imbue, jackaroo, Jew, kangaroo, Karroo, Kathmandu, kazoo, Kiangsu, knew, Kru, K2, kung fu, Lahu, Lanzhou, Lao-tzu, lasso, lieu, loo, Lou, Manchu, mangetout, mew, misconstrue, miscue, moo, moue, mu, nardoo, new, non-U, nu, ooh, outdo, outflew, outgrew, peekaboo, Peru, pew, plew, Poitou, pooh, pooh-pooh, potoroo, pursue, queue, revue, roo, roux, rue, Selous, set-to, shampoo, shih-tzu, shoe, shoo, shrew, Sioux, skean dhu, skew, skidoo, slew, smew, snafu, sou, spew, sprue, stew, strew, subdue, sue, switcheroo, taboo, tattoo, thereto, thew, threw, thro, through, thru, tickety-boo, Timbuktu, tiramisu, to, to-do, too, toodle-oo, true-blue, tu-whit tu-whoo, two, vendue, view, vindaloo, virtu, wahoo, wallaroo, Waterloo, well-to-do, whereto, whew, who, withdrew, woo, Wu, yew, you, zoo

Definition of true in US English:

true

adjectivetrutro͞o

1In accordance with fact or reality.
真实的，符合实际情况的
a true story
一个真实故事。
of course it's true
那当然是真的。
that is not true of the people I am talking about
我说的那些人可不是这样的。
Example sentencesExamples
- That is true of all political parties, but none more so than the one which was founded on principles of egality and solidarity.
- This is likely to be especially true of drugs that are highly innovative and reach beyond current classes of medication.
- I now know that some of his Cabinet colleagues know the facts and the true story behind this issue.
- Perhaps this isn't true of most scientists today, but it's been true of very many.
- This may not be true of every single marriage, and indeed undoubtedly it is untrue in some cases.
- This is also true of the types of materials prioritised for purchase.
- It wasn't true of course, but it made an amusing story to tell over the campfires.
- Exactly, and that is true of a lot of the principal athletes involved in this.
- While this may be true of the child's blanket, we know that this is not the case with stuffed animals.
- We don't want a list of random facts that just happen to be true of all the languages that are spoken now.
- In fact it is not quite true of such stuff that it lacks a tradition.
- Incidentally, I've found that this isn't true of coffee, or other drinks.
- I'm sure there is room for improvement but isn't that true of any job?
- This is most true of the opening stories in the collection, but also occurs at intervals throughout the book.
- What is true of the theatre is also true of the short story.
- If this is true of power generation, it is doubly true of agriculture.
- This is especially true of any organization that must raise money to support itself.
- This is surely true of Ann and Joan, who greeted all with their beautiful smiles and you immediately felt at peace.
- This was also true of the other groups attempting to build revolutionary organisations.
- These last two materials account for a large proportion of our household waste, and I'm sure this is true of many others.
Synonyms
accurate, correct, verifiable, faithful, literal, veracious
1. 1.1attributive Rightly or strictly so called; genuine.
  真的；真正的；非假冒的
  people are still willing to pay for true craftsmanship
  人们还是愿意买货真价实的工艺品。
  we believe in true love
  我们相信真爱。
  Example sentencesExamples
  In true rock tradition, the band split the crowd in half for a good old-fashioned singalong.
  He often acted the ham, but his true self came through at times like this, too.
  The Buddha discovered that the genuine, true thing we keep looking for isn't there at all.
  I do not think true religion can be irrational, but it certainly can be more than rational.
  Every effort has been made to maintain the true tradition of golf yet also embrace the best of modern practices.
  I consider that the Family Court does not have true and genuine evidence to support their decision.
  In true darts tradition, Ian gets his preparation in by sinking down a few pints to settle the nerves.
  A person who comes to your rescue when the chips are down is a true and genuine friend.
  In the blistering heat, and in true family tradition, I was dressed in corduroys and a heavy knitted sweater.
  The fanatics turn to extremism, which has really no basis in the true religion at all.
  This is O2's way of making sure that the party is attended strictly by true fans that are willing to make the effort and text in.
  Australia asked the master of the Norwegian ship Tampa to assist, and in true Viking tradition, he did.
  What starts as a physical pilgrimage turns accidentally into an enquiry into the meaning of true religion.
  In true wedding tradition the happy couple were fêted with confetti as they left the church after taking their vows.
  A true patriot moved by genuine criticism would feel pain and the urge to set things right.
  This was the search for the genuine goal and true essence or martial arts on which he spent most of his time.
  I still feel people, with a true passion and genuine interest, are willing to accept a guru and learn from them.
  Which of these could be allowed to lay claim to being the true representative of that religion?
  The message of the film is that there is a difference between true faith and fundamentalism.
  Are there any other true, genuine, authentic Kabbalah teachers I can recommend?
  Synonyms
  genuine, authentic, real, actual, proper, veritable
  rightful, legitimate, legal, lawful, authorized, recognized, valid
  sincere, genuine, real, unfeigned, unpretended, unaffected, heartfelt, from the heart
2. 1.2attributive Real or actual.
  真实的，实际的
  he has guessed my true intentions
  他已猜出我的真实意图。
  Example sentencesExamples
  But this applies only where the court is left in real doubt about the true meaning.
  The new environmentalism is marked by a passion for making a true difference in the real world.
  He had reached her twice now, but had been unable to explain to her his true fate, his real status.
  Just when my one true dream became real, it suddenly turns out to be my worst nightmare.
  The Real have true potential so let's hope they get the big break they deserve.
  But chance brought her face to face with the true intentions of her captors.
  The false self is often difficult to argue with, since it has a skill in argument equal to the real or true self on which it preys.
  This is a true shame because the real message of the film is to go out and gather information yourself.
  Yet this is not an actual or true experience, because it does not recur the next day or anytime soon.
  The ideologies have now been unarguably stripped back to reveal the true intention of the power brokers.
  But one did not have to wait that long to understand the dictator's true intentions.
  It dealt with some of the real, true issues of what this Government is really all about.
  Of course, everyone wearing masks that hid their true intentions didn't help much.
  Decode the neologisms and euphemisms and you gain a rare insight into the strategists' true intentions.
  I sank deeper into my pit of shyness as I forced myself not to dwell upon her true intentions.
  The true height of our real greatness is that it can't possibly be quantified.
  Cain was furious, not only had his plan failed but his true intentions had been revealed.
  Statements to the press are now the key in determining true intentions.
  A real giveaway to the true nature of comedians is the complex mixture of alcohol, nicotine and caffeine they need to perform.
  Thus employer groups may be fooled by the quote provided as this may not be a true reflection of the actual cost to the member.
  Synonyms
  genuine, authentic, real, actual, proper, veritable
3. 1.3 Said when conceding a point in argument or discussion.
  的确，真的（在争论、讨论中承认对方某一点有理时的用语）
  true, it faced north, but you got used to that
  它的确朝北，但你已经习惯了。
  Example sentencesExamples
  I entered the house and true enough both of my parents were in the living room.
  It was true that Markhus's house was the closest of the three, and school did start in a matter of hours.
  It was true, they conceded, that many people in Brecon went elsewhere for some of their shopping.
  Well, that might be true for the house that Michael built, but let us be clear that there are alternatives.
2Accurate or exact.
精确的，准确的
it was a true depiction
描绘得很逼真。
Example sentencesExamples
- They must convey a true sense of the danger to the protected within, but also a sense of the hope for victory.
- He values dedication and long service and is a company man in the true sense of the word.
- Affirmative action in its true sense is not illegal and not a problem in the least.
- Whichever way you choose to eat it, try to make it a regular part of your diet because it is a health food in the true sense of the term.
- The world of crimes has become more sophisticated and global in the true sense of the term.
- Introducing the members of his team and the cast at a function, Bala said that the film would depict love in its true sense.
- Edith's sense of humour, her warmth and her refusal to be resentful make her a survivor in the true sense of the word.
- He told me that he thought his uncle was one of the world's last gentlemen, in the true sense of a man of gentle behaviour and manners.
- Their objections are, in the true sense of the word, unthinking.
- He was a gentleman in the true sense of the word, a man who never spoke ill of another human being and always allowed for human frailty.
- The nikab, worn in black by this Moroccan woman, is a veil in the true sense of the word.
- They are not, however, true or accurate representations of either the West or the East.
- Colleges and universities should form the pyramid's peak in true sense of the word.
- This is a tragedy, in the true sense of not being about unhappiness, but in the remorseless working out of events.
- We have embarked on a journey without any true sense of where we want to go.
- These days, teachers are desperate to do more creative work with their classes; to educate in the true sense of the word.
- He was a scholar in the true sense of the word, a self-educated man, and a man with a powerful love for literature.
- It need cost nothing at all and any couple who have made such a commitment are, in the true sense of the word, married.
- They're working hard at trying to redress all of this and come to a true, exact count.
- If we want to be in a true sense secular state then, we must draw the line between the religion and government institutions.
Synonyms
accurate, true to life, faithful, telling it like it is, as it really happened, fact-based, realistic, close, lifelike, convincing
1. 2.1 (of a note) exactly in tune.
  （曲调）合调的，准确的
  Example sentencesExamples
  The Burmese F is sharper than F natural, and yet is not the true F sharp; while B is also sharper than the European B natural.
  To Joachim, and to all his predecessors, a true C-sharp would have been lower than D-flat; a major third on the piano would be too wide.
  On the piano this black note is an ‘enharmonic,’ which means its tone is a compromise between true C-sharp and true D-flat.
2. 2.2 (of a compass bearing) measured relative to true north.
  （罗盘方位）真北的，以真北方为基准（测定）的
  steer 085 degrees true
  真北085度转向。
  Example sentencesExamples
  So, to travel 45 degrees true in that area, you'd steer 61 degrees on the compass.
  The incorrect orientation occurs when the antennas are oriented at 10 degrees true north when they should have been oriented at 0 degrees true north.
  Your right arm is now pointing to South or 180 degrees True.
3. 2.3 Correctly positioned, balanced, or aligned; upright or level.
  准确定位的，平衡的，成一直线的；挺直的，水平的
  Example sentencesExamples
  In both directions, the bubble stayed exactly in the middle so I knew that this edge of the level was true.
  Only then could I feel confident and proud that my aim was true, and that I was indeed a great hunter.
  It will lead to a displacement of the user positioning solution from the true position.
  Synonyms
  in alignment, aligned, level, balanced, at the same height, straight
3Loyal or faithful.
忠实的，忠诚的
he was a true friend
他是个忠实的朋友。
Example sentencesExamples
- He was a true friend to her and inspired her love of horses more than he knew.
- I suppose the saying means that a friend who helps you when you really need help is a true friend, and this is a noble sentiment.
- If she wanted to do it I was here to give her moral support like a true friend should.
- His life was dedicated to his family first and foremost and, to the many friends he had, he was a true friend.
- You have no one in your life you consider to be a true friend, and never have.
- I understand now, that we have to go through several acquaintances before we meet true friends.
- You have made an oath and a pledge that you will be a faithful, true and loyal citizen of the United Kingdom.
- A good neighbour and true friend, Sadie was happy and content in her beloved home area.
- The support of your true friends should help you get through it all.
- He was faithful, true, a loyal friend, a good son, and he was wise beyond his years.
- Not only was she leaving behind the love of her life, but she was also leaving behind her only true friend.
- If she's a true friend, you should be able to be honest and open about your feelings.
- Blessed with a most generous nature, Kathleen was a true neighbour and good friend to many.
- She was devoted to her family and was a fine neighbour and true friend.
- They mean you will have true and loyal friendship and success in love.
- He probably got married early on, fell in love, and has stayed true and faithful to her ever since.
- She is remembered as a devoted family woman and a true and loyal friend.
- He was a true friend of Betty's and his death was a sad loss to her.
- If we want this province not to be the poorest of them all, let us try to be obedient, loyal, true and faithful.
- Better still, all her true friends stayed and kept the party going and her spirits high.
Synonyms
loyal, faithful, true-hearted, devoted, dedicated, staunch, true-blue, constant, unswerving, unwavering
1. 3.1true topredicative Accurately conforming to (a standard or expectation); faithful to.
  符合标准的，与预期相符的；忠实的
  this entirely new production remains true to the essence of Lorca's play
  这部全新的作品仍然忠实于洛尔卡戏剧的精髓。
  Example sentencesExamples
  Do you have a way working that you stay true to, regardless of the project?
  Men who are honest, men who are true to duty, men with moral courage to make a difference.
  This fresh and stylish production remains true to that spirit and is well worth looking out for.
  I always try to be honest and true to myself and not to take life too seriously.
  To be true to the spirit of the evening, perhaps I should start by being as positive as I possibly can.
  If you are true to the medium of film, you get a response, wherever the story is located.
  People start to understand almost instinctively what they do which is true to them.
  Great leaders define themselves not by their work rate but by being true to themselves.
  Simply by being true to his sexual nature, he risked public shame and possible imprisonment.
  Will had indeed stayed true to his promise and brought around his music for me to use.
  He was ever true to his family roots in rural Mayo and had a great love for his animals.
  Now, though, unable to be true to himself, his painting too became a masquerade.
  But true to his form, he has long refused to recognise colour as a barrier to anything.
  An important part of being honest is being true to ourselves, and if we live in the truth we will be free.
  He is trying to be true to his idol and be true to himself but he can't do one without going against the grain of the other.
  I strongly believe that until the breakdown of his marriage he had been true to his wedding vows.
  It's true to my present train of thought, and is not far aside from my normal voice.
  She was lucky to have her wonderful assistant Kathleen who was loyal and true to Mary.
  I have had a positive outlook throughout my service and been true to myself.
  But you also have to stay true to what you want and not jump at everything that comes your way.
  Synonyms
  in keeping with, consistent with, in harmony with, in accord with, in accordance with, in agreement with, in line with, in character with, compatible with, congruent with, commensurate with
4archaic Honest.
〈主古〉诚实的，正直的
we appeal to all good men and true to rally to us
我们呼吁所有善良、正直的人们和我们站到一起。
Example sentencesExamples
- He is decent and honest and true, which cannot be said of many of his critics.
- And to hold up the Virgin Mary as the only example of a true, honest woman and to show this as the ideal can not be right.
- If you make something special and powerful and honest and true, you will succeed.
- Limerick have a reputation for being tough and honest and true competitors, and they showed that today.

adverbtrutro͞o

1literary Truly.
〈主诗/文〉真实地，确实地
Hobson spoke truer than he knew
霍布森说的比他知道的更真实些。
Example sentencesExamples
- Adam Smith never spoke truer than when he said: "Work is done in the workplace, but the real business of life is usually accomplished while entertaining".
- By my faith, he may find that he spoke truer than he is aware of.
- He spoke truer than he knew, or else he had foreseen the course of events.
Synonyms
truthfully, honestly, sincerely, candidly, frankly, truly, veraciously
2Accurately or without variation.
准确地
Example sentencesExamples
- But Martin had played true.
- Despite the distance and the wind, Hooper had aimed true.
Synonyms
accurately, unerringly, unswervingly, without deviating

verbtrutro͞o

[with object]

Bring (an object, wheel, or other construction) into the exact shape, alignment, or position required.
装准，配准；摆正
Example sentencesExamples
- He begins the laborious process by truing the radius of the front strap and then meticulously laying out line after line of the finely cut checkering.
- The receivers are trued to ensure everything is square and concentric, the bolts are hand lapped to fit the receiver raceways, and bolt lugs are lapped to ensure they bear evenly.
- The receiver is trued and the window enlarged for that massive cylinder.
- Fabric layers shift while sewing and cutting, so once you've trimmed and trued the edges, the chenille may be smaller than your pattern pieces.
- The five-head molder first trues a piece of lumber, then the counter-rotating side heads and top/bottom heads fashion the molding exactly as the machine has been set up to do.

Phrases

come true

Actually happen or become the case.
实现，成为事实
dreams can come true
梦想可以成真。
Example sentencesExamples
- There wasn't a dry eye in the house when he said his dream had come true.
- If he were alive today he would see his dream coming true but not quite in the way he imagined.
- Although Rachel is busy all hours of the day, she has managed to make at least one of her domestic dreams come true.
- Something like this is a dream come true for any amateur dramatic society.
- It promises to be a magical event where dreams actually will come true on the night.
- I suppose it is a dream come true for her, now she is actually going out with him.
- The irony of it all was that my joke could actually be coming true!
- The ultimate dream is about to come true for a nine-year-old football fanatic.
- Their relieved mother talks about her dreams for them finally coming true.
- Dreams that I had as a little kid are actually coming true, and it's all thanks to you.
Synonyms
be fulfilled, be realized, become a reality, happen, occur, take place

out of true (or the true)

Not in the correct or exact shape or alignment.
不正，歪斜
take care not to pull the frame out of true
小心别把框子给弄歪了。
Example sentencesExamples
- The front wheel is a little out of true and a couple of spokes are bent, but otherwise the bike looks OK.
- Once you've eliminated hops, your rim will be slightly out of true laterally from the adjustment.
- ‘What is the ‘cataclysm’ but the artist's own energy - some deviant energy which blows apart the world's habitual shapes, dislocates things out of true, only to imbue the remaining fragments with a new intensity.
- Doors are being fitted into linings that appear to be either in wind or out of true - several linings appear to be oversize and create fixing problems by far the biggest headache appears to be in the double wardrobe door arrangements.
- One can actually observe the fact that it is out of true.
- One front tire will start to spin out of true, and when your damage becomes severe, that effects handling a little.
- Knowledge needs always to pass through this detour of selfless tact, whereby its forms are bent out of true by the shapes of what refuses its clutch.
- My back wheel's out of true; my front brake makes weird sounds; my seat is tilted and uncomfortable.
- I thought it was okay, on the whole, although the eyes are little out of true.
- Over several weeks and a lot of cracked pavement neither rim came out of true.
Synonyms
askew, skew, at an angle, lopsided, crooked, tilting, tilted, atilt, dipping, out of line

many a true word is spoken in jest

proverb A humorous remark not intended to be taken seriously may turn out to be accurate after all.
〈谚〉笑谈之中多真话
Example sentencesExamples
- There was a time when nobody had heard that the grass was greener on the other side, when no-one scoffed at the thought of a paper tiger, and when none had heard that many a true word is spoken in jest.
- As an old saying goes: many a true word is spoken in jest.
- Well, many a true word is spoken in jest.
- The trouble is, many a true word is spoken in jest, and right now we seem to be somewhere between stages 1 and 2.
- I'm joking, but you know, many a true word is spoken in jest, so in some ways it's true, at least with regard to today's scene.
- And as we all know, many a true word is spoken in jest.
- Remember: many a true word is spoken in jest.
- Whether it was by jest, or not many a true word is spoken in jest and often people get upset precisely for that reason.
- This piece hits the nail on the head and proves that many a true word is spoken in jest.

true to form (or type)

Being or behaving as expected.
不出所料，果不其然；同平时一样
true to form, they took it well
不出所料，他们很好地领会了其中的意思。
Example sentencesExamples
- And Martin, true to form, did not let the cat out of the bag.
- The show dealt with the degeneration of youth culture, and, true to form, spent some time lambasting tabletop role-playing games.
- But, true to form as with previously annual quizzes the event went like clockwork.
- He was simply acting true to form, playing games with party members, particularly the growing number who had lost faith in his leadership.
- He, true to form, behaves like a cad and leaves her for the gambling tables and his deserved fate.
- The whole centre is in need of regeneration and, as true to form, it is the private investor that sets the standard.
- Ultimately, and true to form, the woman is portrayed as the weaker sex.
- Is this the beginning of a cleverly-crafted ideological shift or is Jack, true to form, merely trying to save his own skin?
- This spicy organic example is true to type, with summery, grape and orange peel aromas and zesty, crisp acidity.
- And true to form, my pattern of destruction had started its cycle again.

true to life

Accurately representing real events or objects.
符合生活真实的；逼真的
artworks of the period were often composed in strident colors not true to life
Example sentencesExamples
- I may have taken some cinematic liberties but otherwise the depiction is very true to life,’ he said.
- All that Schoenberg did, in a sense, was take it further, make it ‘realer’, more true to life, more honest - hence more genuinely artistic.
- Thus the poses of figures plucked out of the calligraphic scribble were understood by drawing from models; they are real but set up, lifelike but not necessarily true to life.
- I know teenagers who'd say this is very true to life.
- I've been told that this story is overly true to life, and I agree.
- And I have the idea they are more realistic, true to life.
- Colors are true to life, with bright, crisp reds and deep, solid blacks.
- That is why, at its best, her fiction is so true to life.
- The image is surprisingly solid for a movie shot in ten days, and the colors are true to life.
- I did a reading of a play, a biographical melodrama, which was absolutely true to life yet somewhat underplayed for emotion, for intensity of feeling is generally kept internal in most Asian cultures.
Synonyms
accurate, true to life, faithful, telling it like it is, as it really happened, fact-based, realistic, close, lifelike, convincing

Origin

Old English trēowe, trȳwe ‘steadfast, loyal’; related to Dutch getrouw, German treu, also to truce.

词汇	true
释义	Definition of true in English: true adjectivetruer, truest truːtru 1In accordance with fact or reality. 真实的，符合实际情况的 a true story 一个真实故事。 of course it's true 那当然是真的。 that is not true of the people I am talking about 我说的那些人可不是这样的。 Example sentencesExamples This is also true of the types of materials prioritised for purchase. That is true of all political parties, but none more so than the one which was founded on principles of egality and solidarity. This is especially true of any organization that must raise money to support itself. If this is true of power generation, it is doubly true of agriculture. This may not be true of every single marriage, and indeed undoubtedly it is untrue in some cases. This is likely to be especially true of drugs that are highly innovative and reach beyond current classes of medication. Exactly, and that is true of a lot of the principal athletes involved in this. I'm sure there is room for improvement but isn't that true of any job? This was also true of the other groups attempting to build revolutionary organisations. This is most true of the opening stories in the collection, but also occurs at intervals throughout the book. Incidentally, I've found that this isn't true of coffee, or other drinks. These last two materials account for a large proportion of our household waste, and I'm sure this is true of many others. It wasn't true of course, but it made an amusing story to tell over the campfires. While this may be true of the child's blanket, we know that this is not the case with stuffed animals. Perhaps this isn't true of most scientists today, but it's been true of very many. I now know that some of his Cabinet colleagues know the facts and the true story behind this issue. What is true of the theatre is also true of the short story. In fact it is not quite true of such stuff that it lacks a tradition. This is surely true of Ann and Joan, who greeted all with their beautiful smiles and you immediately felt at peace. We don't want a list of random facts that just happen to be true of all the languages that are spoken now. Synonyms accurate, correct, verifiable, faithful, literal, veracious in accordance with reality, what actually/really happened, the case, so unelaborated, unvarnished informal as true as I'm sitting/standing here 1.1attributive Rightly or strictly so called; genuine. 真的；真正的；非假冒的 people are still willing to pay for true craftsmanship 人们还是愿意买货真价实的工艺品。 we believe in true love 我们相信真爱。 Example sentencesExamples Every effort has been made to maintain the true tradition of golf yet also embrace the best of modern practices. He often acted the ham, but his true self came through at times like this, too. I consider that the Family Court does not have true and genuine evidence to support their decision. This was the search for the genuine goal and true essence or martial arts on which he spent most of his time. The Buddha discovered that the genuine, true thing we keep looking for isn't there at all. A true patriot moved by genuine criticism would feel pain and the urge to set things right. In the blistering heat, and in true family tradition, I was dressed in corduroys and a heavy knitted sweater. I still feel people, with a true passion and genuine interest, are willing to accept a guru and learn from them. Australia asked the master of the Norwegian ship Tampa to assist, and in true Viking tradition, he did. The message of the film is that there is a difference between true faith and fundamentalism. This is O2's way of making sure that the party is attended strictly by true fans that are willing to make the effort and text in. What starts as a physical pilgrimage turns accidentally into an enquiry into the meaning of true religion. Which of these could be allowed to lay claim to being the true representative of that religion? The fanatics turn to extremism, which has really no basis in the true religion at all. In true darts tradition, Ian gets his preparation in by sinking down a few pints to settle the nerves. A person who comes to your rescue when the chips are down is a true and genuine friend. Are there any other true, genuine, authentic Kabbalah teachers I can recommend? In true wedding tradition the happy couple were fêted with confetti as they left the church after taking their vows. In true rock tradition, the band split the crowd in half for a good old-fashioned singalong. I do not think true religion can be irrational, but it certainly can be more than rational. Synonyms genuine, authentic, real, actual, proper, veritable Latin bona fide informal honest-to-goodness, kosher, pukka, legit, the real McCoy, regular Australian/New Zealand informal dinkum rightful, legitimate, legal, lawful, authorized, recognized, valid Latin bona fide Law de jure sincere, genuine, real, unfeigned, unpretended, unaffected, heartfelt, from the heart 1.2attributive Real or actual. 真实的，实际的 he has guessed my true intentions 他已猜出我的真实意图。 Example sentencesExamples But this applies only where the court is left in real doubt about the true meaning. Statements to the press are now the key in determining true intentions. But chance brought her face to face with the true intentions of her captors. The false self is often difficult to argue with, since it has a skill in argument equal to the real or true self on which it preys. Decode the neologisms and euphemisms and you gain a rare insight into the strategists' true intentions. The new environmentalism is marked by a passion for making a true difference in the real world. Just when my one true dream became real, it suddenly turns out to be my worst nightmare. But one did not have to wait that long to understand the dictator's true intentions. I sank deeper into my pit of shyness as I forced myself not to dwell upon her true intentions. This is a true shame because the real message of the film is to go out and gather information yourself. Cain was furious, not only had his plan failed but his true intentions had been revealed. The true height of our real greatness is that it can't possibly be quantified. The ideologies have now been unarguably stripped back to reveal the true intention of the power brokers. A real giveaway to the true nature of comedians is the complex mixture of alcohol, nicotine and caffeine they need to perform. Yet this is not an actual or true experience, because it does not recur the next day or anytime soon. The Real have true potential so let's hope they get the big break they deserve. It dealt with some of the real, true issues of what this Government is really all about. He had reached her twice now, but had been unable to explain to her his true fate, his real status. Of course, everyone wearing masks that hid their true intentions didn't help much. Thus employer groups may be fooled by the quote provided as this may not be a true reflection of the actual cost to the member. Synonyms genuine, authentic, real, actual, proper, veritable 1.3 Said when conceding a point. 的确，真的（在争论、讨论中承认对方某一点有理时的用语） true, the house faced north, but you got used to that 它的确朝北，但你已经习惯了。 Example sentencesExamples It was true, they conceded, that many people in Brecon went elsewhere for some of their shopping. It was true that Markhus's house was the closest of the three, and school did start in a matter of hours. I entered the house and true enough both of my parents were in the living room. Well, that might be true for the house that Michael built, but let us be clear that there are alternatives. 2Accurate or exact. 精确的，准确的 it was a true depiction 描绘得很逼真。 Example sentencesExamples Whichever way you choose to eat it, try to make it a regular part of your diet because it is a health food in the true sense of the term. Affirmative action in its true sense is not illegal and not a problem in the least. The nikab, worn in black by this Moroccan woman, is a veil in the true sense of the word. The world of crimes has become more sophisticated and global in the true sense of the term. He values dedication and long service and is a company man in the true sense of the word. He was a scholar in the true sense of the word, a self-educated man, and a man with a powerful love for literature. He was a gentleman in the true sense of the word, a man who never spoke ill of another human being and always allowed for human frailty. He told me that he thought his uncle was one of the world's last gentlemen, in the true sense of a man of gentle behaviour and manners. Colleges and universities should form the pyramid's peak in true sense of the word. Introducing the members of his team and the cast at a function, Bala said that the film would depict love in its true sense. Their objections are, in the true sense of the word, unthinking. This is a tragedy, in the true sense of not being about unhappiness, but in the remorseless working out of events. It need cost nothing at all and any couple who have made such a commitment are, in the true sense of the word, married. They must convey a true sense of the danger to the protected within, but also a sense of the hope for victory. Edith's sense of humour, her warmth and her refusal to be resentful make her a survivor in the true sense of the word. They are not, however, true or accurate representations of either the West or the East. If we want to be in a true sense secular state then, we must draw the line between the religion and government institutions. We have embarked on a journey without any true sense of where we want to go. These days, teachers are desperate to do more creative work with their classes; to educate in the true sense of the word. They're working hard at trying to redress all of this and come to a true, exact count. Synonyms accurate, true to life, faithful, telling it like it is, as it really happened, fact-based, realistic, close, lifelike, convincing 2.1 (of a note) exactly in tune. （曲调）合调的，准确的 Example sentencesExamples To Joachim, and to all his predecessors, a true C-sharp would have been lower than D-flat; a major third on the piano would be too wide. On the piano this black note is an ‘enharmonic,’ which means its tone is a compromise between true C-sharp and true D-flat. The Burmese F is sharper than F natural, and yet is not the true F sharp; while B is also sharper than the European B natural. 2.2 (of a compass bearing) measured relative to true north. （罗盘方位）真北的，以真北方为基准（测定）的 steer 085 degrees true 真北085度转向。 Example sentencesExamples So, to travel 45 degrees true in that area, you'd steer 61 degrees on the compass. The incorrect orientation occurs when the antennas are oriented at 10 degrees true north when they should have been oriented at 0 degrees true north. Your right arm is now pointing to South or 180 degrees True. 2.3 Correctly positioned, balanced, or aligned; upright or level. 准确定位的，平衡的，成一直线的；挺直的，水平的 Example sentencesExamples Only then could I feel confident and proud that my aim was true, and that I was indeed a great hunter. It will lead to a displacement of the user positioning solution from the true position. In both directions, the bubble stayed exactly in the middle so I knew that this edge of the level was true. Synonyms in alignment, aligned, level, balanced, at the same height, straight 3Loyal or faithful. 忠实的，忠诚的 he was a true friend 他是个忠实的朋友。 Example sentencesExamples He was a true friend to her and inspired her love of horses more than he knew. His life was dedicated to his family first and foremost and, to the many friends he had, he was a true friend. The support of your true friends should help you get through it all. He probably got married early on, fell in love, and has stayed true and faithful to her ever since. Not only was she leaving behind the love of her life, but she was also leaving behind her only true friend. She is remembered as a devoted family woman and a true and loyal friend. They mean you will have true and loyal friendship and success in love. You have no one in your life you consider to be a true friend, and never have. I understand now, that we have to go through several acquaintances before we meet true friends. Better still, all her true friends stayed and kept the party going and her spirits high. If she's a true friend, you should be able to be honest and open about your feelings. If we want this province not to be the poorest of them all, let us try to be obedient, loyal, true and faithful. If she wanted to do it I was here to give her moral support like a true friend should. He was a true friend of Betty's and his death was a sad loss to her. A good neighbour and true friend, Sadie was happy and content in her beloved home area. Blessed with a most generous nature, Kathleen was a true neighbour and good friend to many. You have made an oath and a pledge that you will be a faithful, true and loyal citizen of the United Kingdom. He was faithful, true, a loyal friend, a good son, and he was wise beyond his years. She was devoted to her family and was a fine neighbour and true friend. I suppose the saying means that a friend who helps you when you really need help is a true friend, and this is a noble sentiment. Synonyms loyal, faithful, true-hearted, devoted, dedicated, staunch, true-blue, constant, unswerving, unwavering trustworthy, trusty, reliable, dependable, firm, steady, dutiful, supportive 3.1true to Accurately conforming to (a standard or expectation); faithful to. 符合标准的，与预期相符的；忠实的 this entirely new production remains true to the essence of Lorca's play 这部全新的作品仍然忠实于洛尔卡戏剧的精髓。 Example sentencesExamples Simply by being true to his sexual nature, he risked public shame and possible imprisonment. But true to his form, he has long refused to recognise colour as a barrier to anything. An important part of being honest is being true to ourselves, and if we live in the truth we will be free. I strongly believe that until the breakdown of his marriage he had been true to his wedding vows. If you are true to the medium of film, you get a response, wherever the story is located. He is trying to be true to his idol and be true to himself but he can't do one without going against the grain of the other. Now, though, unable to be true to himself, his painting too became a masquerade. Great leaders define themselves not by their work rate but by being true to themselves. It's true to my present train of thought, and is not far aside from my normal voice. She was lucky to have her wonderful assistant Kathleen who was loyal and true to Mary. This fresh and stylish production remains true to that spirit and is well worth looking out for. I always try to be honest and true to myself and not to take life too seriously. I have had a positive outlook throughout my service and been true to myself. To be true to the spirit of the evening, perhaps I should start by being as positive as I possibly can. Men who are honest, men who are true to duty, men with moral courage to make a difference. People start to understand almost instinctively what they do which is true to them. He was ever true to his family roots in rural Mayo and had a great love for his animals. Do you have a way working that you stay true to, regardless of the project? But you also have to stay true to what you want and not jump at everything that comes your way. Will had indeed stayed true to his promise and brought around his music for me to use. Synonyms in keeping with, consistent with, in harmony with, in accord with, in accordance with, in agreement with, in line with, in character with, compatible with, congruent with, commensurate with appropriate to, befitting, as befits, suitable for, suited to 4archaic Honest. 〈主古〉诚实的，正直的 we appeal to all good men and true to rally to us 我们呼吁所有善良、正直的人们和我们站到一起。 Example sentencesExamples If you make something special and powerful and honest and true, you will succeed. And to hold up the Virgin Mary as the only example of a true, honest woman and to show this as the ideal can not be right. Limerick have a reputation for being tough and honest and true competitors, and they showed that today. He is decent and honest and true, which cannot be said of many of his critics. adverb truːtru 1literary Truly. 〈主诗/文〉真实地，确实地 Hobson spoke truer than he knew 霍布森说的比他知道的更真实些。 Example sentencesExamples Adam Smith never spoke truer than when he said: "Work is done in the workplace, but the real business of life is usually accomplished while entertaining". He spoke truer than he knew, or else he had foreseen the course of events. By my faith, he may find that he spoke truer than he is aware of. Synonyms truthfully, honestly, sincerely, candidly, frankly, truly, veraciously 2Accurately or without variation. 准确地 Example sentencesExamples Despite the distance and the wind, Hooper had aimed true. But Martin had played true. Synonyms accurately, unerringly, unswervingly, without deviating verbtrues, trued, trueing, truing truːtru [with object] Bring (an object, wheel, or other construction) into the exact shape or position required. 装准，配准；摆正 the bench sander is ideal for truing up faces of timber Example sentencesExamples The receiver is trued and the window enlarged for that massive cylinder. He begins the laborious process by truing the radius of the front strap and then meticulously laying out line after line of the finely cut checkering. The five-head molder first trues a piece of lumber, then the counter-rotating side heads and top/bottom heads fashion the molding exactly as the machine has been set up to do. Fabric layers shift while sewing and cutting, so once you've trimmed and trued the edges, the chenille may be smaller than your pattern pieces. The receivers are trued to ensure everything is square and concentric, the bolts are hand lapped to fit the receiver raceways, and bolt lugs are lapped to ensure they bear evenly. Phrases come true Actually happen or become the case. 实现，成为事实 dreams can come true 梦想可以成真。 Example sentencesExamples Dreams that I had as a little kid are actually coming true, and it's all thanks to you. The ultimate dream is about to come true for a nine-year-old football fanatic. Although Rachel is busy all hours of the day, she has managed to make at least one of her domestic dreams come true. If he were alive today he would see his dream coming true but not quite in the way he imagined. It promises to be a magical event where dreams actually will come true on the night. The irony of it all was that my joke could actually be coming true! I suppose it is a dream come true for her, now she is actually going out with him. Something like this is a dream come true for any amateur dramatic society. Their relieved mother talks about her dreams for them finally coming true. There wasn't a dry eye in the house when he said his dream had come true. Synonyms be fulfilled, be realized, become a reality, happen, occur, take place out of true (or the true) Not in the correct or exact shape or alignment. 不正，歪斜 take care not to pull the frame out of true 小心别把框子给弄歪了。 Example sentencesExamples Knowledge needs always to pass through this detour of selfless tact, whereby its forms are bent out of true by the shapes of what refuses its clutch. Over several weeks and a lot of cracked pavement neither rim came out of true. Once you've eliminated hops, your rim will be slightly out of true laterally from the adjustment. Doors are being fitted into linings that appear to be either in wind or out of true - several linings appear to be oversize and create fixing problems by far the biggest headache appears to be in the double wardrobe door arrangements. I thought it was okay, on the whole, although the eyes are little out of true. One can actually observe the fact that it is out of true. ‘What is the ‘cataclysm’ but the artist's own energy - some deviant energy which blows apart the world's habitual shapes, dislocates things out of true, only to imbue the remaining fragments with a new intensity. The front wheel is a little out of true and a couple of spokes are bent, but otherwise the bike looks OK. My back wheel's out of true; my front brake makes weird sounds; my seat is tilted and uncomfortable. One front tire will start to spin out of true, and when your damage becomes severe, that effects handling a little. Synonyms askew, skew, at an angle, lopsided, crooked, tilting, tilted, atilt, dipping, out of line many a true word is spoken in jest proverb A humorous remark not intended to be taken seriously may turn out to be accurate after all. 〈谚〉笑谈之中多真话 Example sentencesExamples As an old saying goes: many a true word is spoken in jest. This piece hits the nail on the head and proves that many a true word is spoken in jest. Well, many a true word is spoken in jest. And as we all know, many a true word is spoken in jest. Remember: many a true word is spoken in jest. There was a time when nobody had heard that the grass was greener on the other side, when no-one scoffed at the thought of a paper tiger, and when none had heard that many a true word is spoken in jest. Whether it was by jest, or not many a true word is spoken in jest and often people get upset precisely for that reason. I'm joking, but you know, many a true word is spoken in jest, so in some ways it's true, at least with regard to today's scene. The trouble is, many a true word is spoken in jest, and right now we seem to be somewhere between stages 1 and 2. true as Bob (or God) informal Absolutely true. 〈南非，非正式〉绝对真实的 true as Bob, I nearly went right through the windscreen 真的，我差点穿过挡风玻璃飞出去。 Example sentencesExamples And as true as Bob, that evening my dream continued, I had the chocolate and ate it. She is in Grade 4, had no problems what so ever learning the 2, 3, 4, 5, 11 and 10 x table, but true as bob as soon as we had to start with the 6 x table, trouble started brewing! But true as Bob, I have never received any traffic violation in my life. true to form (or type) Being or behaving as expected. 不出所料，果不其然；同平时一样 true to type, they took it well 不出所料，他们很好地领会了其中的意思。 Example sentencesExamples And Martin, true to form, did not let the cat out of the bag. This spicy organic example is true to type, with summery, grape and orange peel aromas and zesty, crisp acidity. He, true to form, behaves like a cad and leaves her for the gambling tables and his deserved fate. Ultimately, and true to form, the woman is portrayed as the weaker sex. The show dealt with the degeneration of youth culture, and, true to form, spent some time lambasting tabletop role-playing games. The whole centre is in need of regeneration and, as true to form, it is the private investor that sets the standard. But, true to form as with previously annual quizzes the event went like clockwork. And true to form, my pattern of destruction had started its cycle again. Is this the beginning of a cleverly-crafted ideological shift or is Jack, true to form, merely trying to save his own skin? He was simply acting true to form, playing games with party members, particularly the growing number who had lost faith in his leadership. true to life Accurately representing real events or objects. 符合生活真实的；逼真的 this story is true to life Example sentencesExamples Colors are true to life, with bright, crisp reds and deep, solid blacks. I know teenagers who'd say this is very true to life. All that Schoenberg did, in a sense, was take it further, make it ‘realer’, more true to life, more honest - hence more genuinely artistic. The image is surprisingly solid for a movie shot in ten days, and the colors are true to life. I may have taken some cinematic liberties but otherwise the depiction is very true to life,’ he said. Thus the poses of figures plucked out of the calligraphic scribble were understood by drawing from models; they are real but set up, lifelike but not necessarily true to life. I've been told that this story is overly true to life, and I agree. I did a reading of a play, a biographical melodrama, which was absolutely true to life yet somewhat underplayed for emotion, for intensity of feeling is generally kept internal in most Asian cultures. And I have the idea they are more realistic, true to life. That is why, at its best, her fiction is so true to life. Synonyms accurate, true to life, faithful, telling it like it is, as it really happened, fact-based, realistic, close, lifelike, convincing Derivatives trueness noun I love the feeling of trueness from this article. Example sentencesExamples Of the heavy silence, she thinks it is part of the trueness of their love. This film was brilliant in its trueness to the story. Of course, he does not remain faithful to all of the principles contained therein, however much he repeatedly emphasizes his trueness and constancy, but the essential goals remain the same. Granted, there is a trueness of voice in those who have experienced first-hand the hours of relentless boredom punctuated by moments of abject terror that is combat, or law enforcement, for that matter. Origin Old English trēowe, trȳwe 'steadfast, loyal'; related to Dutch getrouw, German treu, also to truce. From the same root as truce (Middle English) and truth, this originally meant ‘loyal or steadfast’. Over time this gradually led to the idea of being reliable or honest, and then to that of truthfulness. The idea behind many a true word is spoken in jest is found in Geoffrey Chaucer's Canterbury Tales in the late 14th century, but the modern form of the proverb first appeared in print in the 17th century. Rhymes accrue, adieu, ado, anew, Anjou, aperçu, askew, ballyhoo, bamboo, bedew, bestrew, billet-doux, blew, blue, boo, boohoo, brew, buckaroo, canoe, chew, clew, clou, clue, cock-a-doodle-doo, cockatoo, construe, coo, Corfu, coup, crew, Crewe, cru, cue, déjà vu, derring-do, dew, didgeridoo, do, drew, due, endue, ensue, eschew, feu, few, flew, flu, flue, foreknew, glue, gnu, goo, grew, halloo, hereto, hew, Hindu, hitherto, how-do-you-do, hue, Hugh, hullabaloo, imbrue, imbue, jackaroo, Jew, kangaroo, Karroo, Kathmandu, kazoo, Kiangsu, knew, Kru, K2, kung fu, Lahu, Lanzhou, Lao-tzu, lasso, lieu, loo, Lou, Manchu, mangetout, mew, misconstrue, miscue, moo, moue, mu, nardoo, new, non-U, nu, ooh, outdo, outflew, outgrew, peekaboo, Peru, pew, plew, Poitou, pooh, pooh-pooh, potoroo, pursue, queue, revue, roo, roux, rue, Selous, set-to, shampoo, shih-tzu, shoe, shoo, shrew, Sioux, skean dhu, skew, skidoo, slew, smew, snafu, sou, spew, sprue, stew, strew, subdue, sue, switcheroo, taboo, tattoo, thereto, thew, threw, thro, through, thru, tickety-boo, Timbuktu, tiramisu, to, to-do, too, toodle-oo, true-blue, tu-whit tu-whoo, two, vendue, view, vindaloo, virtu, wahoo, wallaroo, Waterloo, well-to-do, whereto, whew, who, withdrew, woo, Wu, yew, you, zoo adj.1 phr. Definition of true in US English: true adjectivetrutro͞o 1In accordance with fact or reality. 真实的，符合实际情况的 a true story 一个真实故事。 of course it's true 那当然是真的。 that is not true of the people I am talking about 我说的那些人可不是这样的。 Example sentencesExamples That is true of all political parties, but none more so than the one which was founded on principles of egality and solidarity. This is likely to be especially true of drugs that are highly innovative and reach beyond current classes of medication. I now know that some of his Cabinet colleagues know the facts and the true story behind this issue. Perhaps this isn't true of most scientists today, but it's been true of very many. This may not be true of every single marriage, and indeed undoubtedly it is untrue in some cases. This is also true of the types of materials prioritised for purchase. It wasn't true of course, but it made an amusing story to tell over the campfires. Exactly, and that is true of a lot of the principal athletes involved in this. While this may be true of the child's blanket, we know that this is not the case with stuffed animals. We don't want a list of random facts that just happen to be true of all the languages that are spoken now. In fact it is not quite true of such stuff that it lacks a tradition. Incidentally, I've found that this isn't true of coffee, or other drinks. I'm sure there is room for improvement but isn't that true of any job? This is most true of the opening stories in the collection, but also occurs at intervals throughout the book. What is true of the theatre is also true of the short story. If this is true of power generation, it is doubly true of agriculture. This is especially true of any organization that must raise money to support itself. This is surely true of Ann and Joan, who greeted all with their beautiful smiles and you immediately felt at peace. This was also true of the other groups attempting to build revolutionary organisations. These last two materials account for a large proportion of our household waste, and I'm sure this is true of many others. Synonyms accurate, correct, verifiable, faithful, literal, veracious 1.1attributive Rightly or strictly so called; genuine. 真的；真正的；非假冒的 people are still willing to pay for true craftsmanship 人们还是愿意买货真价实的工艺品。 we believe in true love 我们相信真爱。 Example sentencesExamples In true rock tradition, the band split the crowd in half for a good old-fashioned singalong. He often acted the ham, but his true self came through at times like this, too. The Buddha discovered that the genuine, true thing we keep looking for isn't there at all. I do not think true religion can be irrational, but it certainly can be more than rational. Every effort has been made to maintain the true tradition of golf yet also embrace the best of modern practices. I consider that the Family Court does not have true and genuine evidence to support their decision. In true darts tradition, Ian gets his preparation in by sinking down a few pints to settle the nerves. A person who comes to your rescue when the chips are down is a true and genuine friend. In the blistering heat, and in true family tradition, I was dressed in corduroys and a heavy knitted sweater. The fanatics turn to extremism, which has really no basis in the true religion at all. This is O2's way of making sure that the party is attended strictly by true fans that are willing to make the effort and text in. Australia asked the master of the Norwegian ship Tampa to assist, and in true Viking tradition, he did. What starts as a physical pilgrimage turns accidentally into an enquiry into the meaning of true religion. In true wedding tradition the happy couple were fêted with confetti as they left the church after taking their vows. A true patriot moved by genuine criticism would feel pain and the urge to set things right. This was the search for the genuine goal and true essence or martial arts on which he spent most of his time. I still feel people, with a true passion and genuine interest, are willing to accept a guru and learn from them. Which of these could be allowed to lay claim to being the true representative of that religion? The message of the film is that there is a difference between true faith and fundamentalism. Are there any other true, genuine, authentic Kabbalah teachers I can recommend? Synonyms genuine, authentic, real, actual, proper, veritable rightful, legitimate, legal, lawful, authorized, recognized, valid sincere, genuine, real, unfeigned, unpretended, unaffected, heartfelt, from the heart 1.2attributive Real or actual. 真实的，实际的 he has guessed my true intentions 他已猜出我的真实意图。 Example sentencesExamples But this applies only where the court is left in real doubt about the true meaning. The new environmentalism is marked by a passion for making a true difference in the real world. He had reached her twice now, but had been unable to explain to her his true fate, his real status. Just when my one true dream became real, it suddenly turns out to be my worst nightmare. The Real have true potential so let's hope they get the big break they deserve. But chance brought her face to face with the true intentions of her captors. The false self is often difficult to argue with, since it has a skill in argument equal to the real or true self on which it preys. This is a true shame because the real message of the film is to go out and gather information yourself. Yet this is not an actual or true experience, because it does not recur the next day or anytime soon. The ideologies have now been unarguably stripped back to reveal the true intention of the power brokers. But one did not have to wait that long to understand the dictator's true intentions. It dealt with some of the real, true issues of what this Government is really all about. Of course, everyone wearing masks that hid their true intentions didn't help much. Decode the neologisms and euphemisms and you gain a rare insight into the strategists' true intentions. I sank deeper into my pit of shyness as I forced myself not to dwell upon her true intentions. The true height of our real greatness is that it can't possibly be quantified. Cain was furious, not only had his plan failed but his true intentions had been revealed. Statements to the press are now the key in determining true intentions. A real giveaway to the true nature of comedians is the complex mixture of alcohol, nicotine and caffeine they need to perform. Thus employer groups may be fooled by the quote provided as this may not be a true reflection of the actual cost to the member. Synonyms genuine, authentic, real, actual, proper, veritable 1.3 Said when conceding a point in argument or discussion. 的确，真的（在争论、讨论中承认对方某一点有理时的用语） true, it faced north, but you got used to that 它的确朝北，但你已经习惯了。 Example sentencesExamples I entered the house and true enough both of my parents were in the living room. It was true that Markhus's house was the closest of the three, and school did start in a matter of hours. It was true, they conceded, that many people in Brecon went elsewhere for some of their shopping. Well, that might be true for the house that Michael built, but let us be clear that there are alternatives. 2Accurate or exact. 精确的，准确的 it was a true depiction 描绘得很逼真。 Example sentencesExamples They must convey a true sense of the danger to the protected within, but also a sense of the hope for victory. He values dedication and long service and is a company man in the true sense of the word. Affirmative action in its true sense is not illegal and not a problem in the least. Whichever way you choose to eat it, try to make it a regular part of your diet because it is a health food in the true sense of the term. The world of crimes has become more sophisticated and global in the true sense of the term. Introducing the members of his team and the cast at a function, Bala said that the film would depict love in its true sense. Edith's sense of humour, her warmth and her refusal to be resentful make her a survivor in the true sense of the word. He told me that he thought his uncle was one of the world's last gentlemen, in the true sense of a man of gentle behaviour and manners. Their objections are, in the true sense of the word, unthinking. He was a gentleman in the true sense of the word, a man who never spoke ill of another human being and always allowed for human frailty. The nikab, worn in black by this Moroccan woman, is a veil in the true sense of the word. They are not, however, true or accurate representations of either the West or the East. Colleges and universities should form the pyramid's peak in true sense of the word. This is a tragedy, in the true sense of not being about unhappiness, but in the remorseless working out of events. We have embarked on a journey without any true sense of where we want to go. These days, teachers are desperate to do more creative work with their classes; to educate in the true sense of the word. He was a scholar in the true sense of the word, a self-educated man, and a man with a powerful love for literature. It need cost nothing at all and any couple who have made such a commitment are, in the true sense of the word, married. They're working hard at trying to redress all of this and come to a true, exact count. If we want to be in a true sense secular state then, we must draw the line between the religion and government institutions. Synonyms accurate, true to life, faithful, telling it like it is, as it really happened, fact-based, realistic, close, lifelike, convincing 2.1 (of a note) exactly in tune. （曲调）合调的，准确的 Example sentencesExamples The Burmese F is sharper than F natural, and yet is not the true F sharp; while B is also sharper than the European B natural. To Joachim, and to all his predecessors, a true C-sharp would have been lower than D-flat; a major third on the piano would be too wide. On the piano this black note is an ‘enharmonic,’ which means its tone is a compromise between true C-sharp and true D-flat. 2.2 (of a compass bearing) measured relative to true north. （罗盘方位）真北的，以真北方为基准（测定）的 steer 085 degrees true 真北085度转向。 Example sentencesExamples So, to travel 45 degrees true in that area, you'd steer 61 degrees on the compass. The incorrect orientation occurs when the antennas are oriented at 10 degrees true north when they should have been oriented at 0 degrees true north. Your right arm is now pointing to South or 180 degrees True. 2.3 Correctly positioned, balanced, or aligned; upright or level. 准确定位的，平衡的，成一直线的；挺直的，水平的 Example sentencesExamples In both directions, the bubble stayed exactly in the middle so I knew that this edge of the level was true. Only then could I feel confident and proud that my aim was true, and that I was indeed a great hunter. It will lead to a displacement of the user positioning solution from the true position. Synonyms in alignment, aligned, level, balanced, at the same height, straight 3Loyal or faithful. 忠实的，忠诚的 he was a true friend 他是个忠实的朋友。 Example sentencesExamples He was a true friend to her and inspired her love of horses more than he knew. I suppose the saying means that a friend who helps you when you really need help is a true friend, and this is a noble sentiment. If she wanted to do it I was here to give her moral support like a true friend should. His life was dedicated to his family first and foremost and, to the many friends he had, he was a true friend. You have no one in your life you consider to be a true friend, and never have. I understand now, that we have to go through several acquaintances before we meet true friends. You have made an oath and a pledge that you will be a faithful, true and loyal citizen of the United Kingdom. A good neighbour and true friend, Sadie was happy and content in her beloved home area. The support of your true friends should help you get through it all. He was faithful, true, a loyal friend, a good son, and he was wise beyond his years. Not only was she leaving behind the love of her life, but she was also leaving behind her only true friend. If she's a true friend, you should be able to be honest and open about your feelings. Blessed with a most generous nature, Kathleen was a true neighbour and good friend to many. She was devoted to her family and was a fine neighbour and true friend. They mean you will have true and loyal friendship and success in love. He probably got married early on, fell in love, and has stayed true and faithful to her ever since. She is remembered as a devoted family woman and a true and loyal friend. He was a true friend of Betty's and his death was a sad loss to her. If we want this province not to be the poorest of them all, let us try to be obedient, loyal, true and faithful. Better still, all her true friends stayed and kept the party going and her spirits high. Synonyms loyal, faithful, true-hearted, devoted, dedicated, staunch, true-blue, constant, unswerving, unwavering 3.1true topredicative Accurately conforming to (a standard or expectation); faithful to. 符合标准的，与预期相符的；忠实的 this entirely new production remains true to the essence of Lorca's play 这部全新的作品仍然忠实于洛尔卡戏剧的精髓。 Example sentencesExamples Do you have a way working that you stay true to, regardless of the project? Men who are honest, men who are true to duty, men with moral courage to make a difference. This fresh and stylish production remains true to that spirit and is well worth looking out for. I always try to be honest and true to myself and not to take life too seriously. To be true to the spirit of the evening, perhaps I should start by being as positive as I possibly can. If you are true to the medium of film, you get a response, wherever the story is located. People start to understand almost instinctively what they do which is true to them. Great leaders define themselves not by their work rate but by being true to themselves. Simply by being true to his sexual nature, he risked public shame and possible imprisonment. Will had indeed stayed true to his promise and brought around his music for me to use. He was ever true to his family roots in rural Mayo and had a great love for his animals. Now, though, unable to be true to himself, his painting too became a masquerade. But true to his form, he has long refused to recognise colour as a barrier to anything. An important part of being honest is being true to ourselves, and if we live in the truth we will be free. He is trying to be true to his idol and be true to himself but he can't do one without going against the grain of the other. I strongly believe that until the breakdown of his marriage he had been true to his wedding vows. It's true to my present train of thought, and is not far aside from my normal voice. She was lucky to have her wonderful assistant Kathleen who was loyal and true to Mary. I have had a positive outlook throughout my service and been true to myself. But you also have to stay true to what you want and not jump at everything that comes your way. Synonyms in keeping with, consistent with, in harmony with, in accord with, in accordance with, in agreement with, in line with, in character with, compatible with, congruent with, commensurate with 4archaic Honest. 〈主古〉诚实的，正直的 we appeal to all good men and true to rally to us 我们呼吁所有善良、正直的人们和我们站到一起。 Example sentencesExamples He is decent and honest and true, which cannot be said of many of his critics. And to hold up the Virgin Mary as the only example of a true, honest woman and to show this as the ideal can not be right. If you make something special and powerful and honest and true, you will succeed. Limerick have a reputation for being tough and honest and true competitors, and they showed that today. adverbtrutro͞o 1literary Truly. 〈主诗/文〉真实地，确实地 Hobson spoke truer than he knew 霍布森说的比他知道的更真实些。 Example sentencesExamples Adam Smith never spoke truer than when he said: "Work is done in the workplace, but the real business of life is usually accomplished while entertaining". By my faith, he may find that he spoke truer than he is aware of. He spoke truer than he knew, or else he had foreseen the course of events. Synonyms truthfully, honestly, sincerely, candidly, frankly, truly, veraciously 2Accurately or without variation. 准确地 Example sentencesExamples But Martin had played true. Despite the distance and the wind, Hooper had aimed true. Synonyms accurately, unerringly, unswervingly, without deviating verbtrutro͞o [with object] Bring (an object, wheel, or other construction) into the exact shape, alignment, or position required. 装准，配准；摆正 Example sentencesExamples He begins the laborious process by truing the radius of the front strap and then meticulously laying out line after line of the finely cut checkering. The receivers are trued to ensure everything is square and concentric, the bolts are hand lapped to fit the receiver raceways, and bolt lugs are lapped to ensure they bear evenly. The receiver is trued and the window enlarged for that massive cylinder. Fabric layers shift while sewing and cutting, so once you've trimmed and trued the edges, the chenille may be smaller than your pattern pieces. The five-head molder first trues a piece of lumber, then the counter-rotating side heads and top/bottom heads fashion the molding exactly as the machine has been set up to do. Phrases come true Actually happen or become the case. 实现，成为事实 dreams can come true 梦想可以成真。 Example sentencesExamples There wasn't a dry eye in the house when he said his dream had come true. If he were alive today he would see his dream coming true but not quite in the way he imagined. Although Rachel is busy all hours of the day, she has managed to make at least one of her domestic dreams come true. Something like this is a dream come true for any amateur dramatic society. It promises to be a magical event where dreams actually will come true on the night. I suppose it is a dream come true for her, now she is actually going out with him. The irony of it all was that my joke could actually be coming true! The ultimate dream is about to come true for a nine-year-old football fanatic. Their relieved mother talks about her dreams for them finally coming true. Dreams that I had as a little kid are actually coming true, and it's all thanks to you. Synonyms be fulfilled, be realized, become a reality, happen, occur, take place out of true (or the true) Not in the correct or exact shape or alignment. 不正，歪斜 take care not to pull the frame out of true 小心别把框子给弄歪了。 Example sentencesExamples The front wheel is a little out of true and a couple of spokes are bent, but otherwise the bike looks OK. Once you've eliminated hops, your rim will be slightly out of true laterally from the adjustment. ‘What is the ‘cataclysm’ but the artist's own energy - some deviant energy which blows apart the world's habitual shapes, dislocates things out of true, only to imbue the remaining fragments with a new intensity. Doors are being fitted into linings that appear to be either in wind or out of true - several linings appear to be oversize and create fixing problems by far the biggest headache appears to be in the double wardrobe door arrangements. One can actually observe the fact that it is out of true. One front tire will start to spin out of true, and when your damage becomes severe, that effects handling a little. Knowledge needs always to pass through this detour of selfless tact, whereby its forms are bent out of true by the shapes of what refuses its clutch. My back wheel's out of true; my front brake makes weird sounds; my seat is tilted and uncomfortable. I thought it was okay, on the whole, although the eyes are little out of true. Over several weeks and a lot of cracked pavement neither rim came out of true. Synonyms askew, skew, at an angle, lopsided, crooked, tilting, tilted, atilt, dipping, out of line many a true word is spoken in jest proverb A humorous remark not intended to be taken seriously may turn out to be accurate after all. 〈谚〉笑谈之中多真话 Example sentencesExamples There was a time when nobody had heard that the grass was greener on the other side, when no-one scoffed at the thought of a paper tiger, and when none had heard that many a true word is spoken in jest. As an old saying goes: many a true word is spoken in jest. Well, many a true word is spoken in jest. The trouble is, many a true word is spoken in jest, and right now we seem to be somewhere between stages 1 and 2. I'm joking, but you know, many a true word is spoken in jest, so in some ways it's true, at least with regard to today's scene. And as we all know, many a true word is spoken in jest. Remember: many a true word is spoken in jest. Whether it was by jest, or not many a true word is spoken in jest and often people get upset precisely for that reason. This piece hits the nail on the head and proves that many a true word is spoken in jest. true to form (or type) Being or behaving as expected. 不出所料，果不其然；同平时一样 true to form, they took it well 不出所料，他们很好地领会了其中的意思。 Example sentencesExamples And Martin, true to form, did not let the cat out of the bag. The show dealt with the degeneration of youth culture, and, true to form, spent some time lambasting tabletop role-playing games. But, true to form as with previously annual quizzes the event went like clockwork. He was simply acting true to form, playing games with party members, particularly the growing number who had lost faith in his leadership. He, true to form, behaves like a cad and leaves her for the gambling tables and his deserved fate. The whole centre is in need of regeneration and, as true to form, it is the private investor that sets the standard. Ultimately, and true to form, the woman is portrayed as the weaker sex. Is this the beginning of a cleverly-crafted ideological shift or is Jack, true to form, merely trying to save his own skin? This spicy organic example is true to type, with summery, grape and orange peel aromas and zesty, crisp acidity. And true to form, my pattern of destruction had started its cycle again. true to life Accurately representing real events or objects. 符合生活真实的；逼真的 artworks of the period were often composed in strident colors not true to life Example sentencesExamples I may have taken some cinematic liberties but otherwise the depiction is very true to life,’ he said. All that Schoenberg did, in a sense, was take it further, make it ‘realer’, more true to life, more honest - hence more genuinely artistic. Thus the poses of figures plucked out of the calligraphic scribble were understood by drawing from models; they are real but set up, lifelike but not necessarily true to life. I know teenagers who'd say this is very true to life. I've been told that this story is overly true to life, and I agree. And I have the idea they are more realistic, true to life. Colors are true to life, with bright, crisp reds and deep, solid blacks. That is why, at its best, her fiction is so true to life. The image is surprisingly solid for a movie shot in ten days, and the colors are true to life. I did a reading of a play, a biographical melodrama, which was absolutely true to life yet somewhat underplayed for emotion, for intensity of feeling is generally kept internal in most Asian cultures. Synonyms accurate, true to life, faithful, telling it like it is, as it really happened, fact-based, realistic, close, lifelike, convincing Origin Old English trēowe, trȳwe ‘steadfast, loyal’; related to Dutch getrouw, German treu, also to truce. adj.1 phr.
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