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Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++LDOCE 5++vir·tu·al /ˈvɜːtʃuəl $ ˈvɜːr-/ ●●○ AWL adjective [only before noun] 1 ALMOSTvery nearly a particular thing 几乎的 Car ownership is a virtual necessity when you live in the country. 住在乡下，拥有汽车几乎是必需的。 Finding a cheap place to rent is a virtual impossibility in this area. 要在这个地区租到便宜的房子几乎不可能。2 ALMOSTmade, done, seen etc on the Internet or on a computer, rather than in the real world 虚拟的，模拟的〔指通过计算机或网络〕 The website allows you to take a virtual tour of the art gallery. 这个网站可让你对美术馆作一番虚拟参观。 constructing virtual worlds 构筑虚拟世界► see thesaurus at artificialExamples from the Corpus
virtual• The days of virtual 3-D chess are some way off yet.• She retains virtual control of her sons, the eldest of whom firmly remains second in line to the throne.• You can make your choice of virtual lavatory wall on which to scribble a message.• Others see even more practical applications for these virtual places.• Without knowing it, we can be virtual prisoners of all this judging.• Children were forced to work as virtual slaves in the factories.• The two countries are locked in a virtual state of war.From Longman Business Dictionaryvirtualvir‧tu‧al /ˈvɜːtʃuəlˈvɜːr-/ adjective [only before a noun]1a virtual monopoly, ban, takeover etc is so nearly a complete monopoly, ban etc that any difference is unimportantThey enjoy a virtual monopoly in sales of pickup trucks.Trading activity reached a virtual standstill.2virtual office/library/classroom etcCOMPUTING computer software that gives you the experience of being in a place, or allows you to do the things that you would do in a real office, library etcIn a virtual library, people can explore information resources from their desks.3virtual document/companion etcCOMPUTING a document etc that exists on a computer rather than in physical formBuying an air ticket involves the creation of several virtual documents.Origin virtual (1300-1400) Medieval Latin virtualis “having certain qualities or powers”, from Latin virtus; → VIRTUEvir·tu·al adjectiveChineseSyllable
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vir‧tu‧al AC /ˈvɜːtʃuəl $ ˈvɜːr-/
adjective [only before noun]
Car ownership is a virtual necessity when you live in the country.
Finding a cheap place to rent is a virtual impossibility in this area.
2. made, done, seen etc on the Internet or on a computer, rather than in the real world:
The website allows you to take a virtual tour of the art gallery.
constructing virtual worlds
▪ artificial not real or natural, but made to look or work like something real or natural: artificial flowers | He was given an artificial heart.
▪synthetic made using chemical processes rather than by natural processes: synthetic fabrics | a synthetic version of the drug
▪man-made made by people – used especially about geographical features and materials: a man-made lake | man-made fibres
▪fake made to look or seem like something else, especially in order to deceive people: a fake passport | fake fur
▪imitation made to look like something, but not real – used especially about guns, jewellery, and leather: imitation firearms | imitation pearls
▪false artificial – used especially about teeth, eyelashes, and beards: a set of false teeth
▪simulated not real, but made to look, sound, or feel real, especially by means of special computers or machines: a simulated space flight
▪virtual made, done, seen etc on a computer, rather than in the real world: a virtual tour of the garden
vir‧tu‧al AC /ˈvɜːtʃuəl $ ˈvɜːr-/
adjective [only before noun] Date: 1300-1400
Language: Medieval Latin
Origin: virtualis 'having certain qualities or powers', from Latin virtus; ⇨ virtue
1. very nearly a particular thing:Language: Medieval Latin
Origin: virtualis 'having certain qualities or powers', from Latin virtus; ⇨ virtue
2. made, done, seen etc on the Internet or on a computer, rather than in the real world:
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