reality 
英 [rɪˈælɪtɪ]  美 [riˈæləti] 
n. 现实（性）；事实

例句：
He seemed unable to grasp the reality of the danger. 

他似乎无法理解危险的现实。

the harsh realities of life 

人生残酷的现实

She had never seemed able to face reality. 

她似乎一向不愿面对现实。

Psychiatrists become too caught up in their theories to deal adequately with reality. 

精神病专家太纠结于理论，无法很好地处理现实问题。

The reality is that they are poor. 

实际情况是他们很穷。