truth/truθ; truːθ/n 1 the truth the true facts about something [→ lie] 事实﹐真相﹐实情: The truth is I don’t know what will happen. 实际情况是我不知道会发生什么事。I’m sure she's telling the truth . 我肯定她说的是实话。Her view is that consumers should be told the whole truth . 她的看法是应该让消费者了解全部真相。the simple/plain truth The plain truth is that there are no easy answers. 事实很明显﹐就是没有简单的答案。2 [U] if there is truth in something, it is true 真实(性): +in Do you think there's any truth in these accusations? 你认为这些指控是否属实?3 [C] formal an important fact or idea that people accept is true【正式】真理: scientific truths 科学真理4 to tell (you) the truth spoken used when giving your opinion or admitting something【口】老实说﹐实话对你说: To tell you the truth, I’ve never really liked him. 实话对你说﹐我从没有真正喜欢过他。