truth

• 表示真实、符合事实的性质或状态；也指被当作真实的事实、信念或陈述。

A noun referring to the quality or state of being true, or a fact, belief, or proposition that is accepted as true.

1. Factual realityA2formal

   The quality or state of being true; that which is in accordance with fact or reality.

   真相

   • The truth is that she never lied to us.
   • He finally admitted the truth about the accident.
   • Scientists seek the truth through experiments.

   同义词actualityfactfactualityrealityverity

   反义词falsehoodfalsityfictionlieuntruth

2. Honesty or sincerityA2formal

   The quality of being honest and not hiding anything.

   诚实

   • There is no truth in his accusations.
   • She spoke the truth without hesitation.
   • Truth is the foundation of a strong relationship.

   同义词candorfranknesshonestyintegrityopennesssinceritytruthfulnessveracity

   反义词deceitdeceptiondishonestyfalsehoodinsincerity

3. Fundamental principleB2formal

   A fundamental or universal fact or principle, often considered to be self-evident.

   真理

   • The truth of the matter is that change is inevitable.
   • Ancient philosophers debated the nature of truth.
   • One universal truth is that all people need love.

   同义词axiomlawmaximpostulatepreceptprincipletenetverity

   反义词fallacyfalsehooduntruth