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real

/ril/

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1 · adjective

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory; ; ; ; ; ; - Longfellow

真实;真;实

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We must look beyond the appearance of prosperity and examine the company's real profits.

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不能只看繁荣的表象,还要分析企业的真实利润。

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