truth

truth
(pl. truths truːðz, truːθs)
  1. [mass noun]the quality or state of being true
    真实性
    he had to accept the truth of her accusation.
    他不得不承认她的指控属实。
    ■(亦作 the truth)that which is true or in accordance with fact or reality
    事实，真相，实情
    tell me the truth.
    告诉我实情。
    she found out the truth about him.
    她了解到了关于他的实情。
    ■[count noun]a fact or belief that is accepted as true
    真理
    the emergence of scientific truths.
    科学真理的出现。
    the fundamental truths about mankind.
    关于人类的基本真理。
常用词组
in truth
  1. really; in fact
    真正地；事实上
    in truth, she was more than a little unhappy.
    实际上，她很不高兴。
to tell the truth (或 truth to tell 或 if truth be told)
  1. to be frank (used especially when making an admission or when expressing an unwelcome or controversial opinion)
    坦率地说，说老实话，实话实说（尤用于表示承认某事或表示令人不快或有争议的看法）
    I think, if truth be told, we were all a little afraid of him.
    说老实话，我认为我们当时都有点儿怕他。
the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth
  1. used to emphasize the absolute veracity of a statement
    ［用于强调所言绝对真实可靠］（本人所述）完全属实，毫无保留，绝对可靠
语源
  1. Old English trīewth, trēowth 'faithfulness, constancy' (see true, -th)
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