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virtual

//ˈvɜːrtʃuəl//
English Definition
Almost as described; simulated by computer.
中文释义
实际上的;几乎的;虚拟的
Example Sentence

The museum's virtual tour allowed visitors to explore ancient ruins in three dimensions without leaving their homes.

博物馆的虚拟导览让游客无需离开家就能以三维方式探索古代遗址。

Synonyms
almost practical simulated
Antonyms
actual real
Seen in practice — from the Digital SAT question bank

A survey of remote employees found that those whose teams used a shared virtual whiteboard during brainstorming sessions reported similar levels of reported idea quantity to teams that did not use one, but reported significantly higher satisfaction with the brainstorming process itself.

From a Inferences question · Information and Ideas

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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
virtu(功效,virtue) + -al → 实质上起作用的 → 实际上的、虚拟的。
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “virtual”?

  1. A Unity based on shared interests.
  2. B Almost as described; simulated by computer.
  3. C Incorrect; based on error.
  4. D Weak; flimsy; slight.
Show answer

B — Almost as described; simulated by computer.. “virtual” means Almost as described; simulated by computer..

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “Almost as described; simulated by computer.”?

  1. A solidarity
  2. B virtual
  3. C erroneous
  4. D tenuous
Show answer

B — virtual. “virtual” means Almost as described; simulated by computer..

Common questions about “virtual”

What does “virtual” mean?

virtual — Almost as described; simulated by computer.. In Chinese: 实际上的;几乎的;虚拟的.

How do you pronounce “virtual”?

virtual is pronounced //ˈvɜːrtʃuəl//.

How is “virtual” used in a sentence?

The museum's virtual tour allowed visitors to explore ancient ruins in three dimensions without leaving their homes. (博物馆的虚拟导览让游客无需离开家就能以三维方式探索古代遗址。)

What are synonyms for “virtual”?

almost, practical, simulated — all close in meaning to virtual (Almost as described; simulated by computer.).

What is the opposite of “virtual”?

actual, real — each the opposite of virtual (Almost as described; simulated by computer.).

Is “virtual” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. virtual is on the SAT Prep Easy list — mid-frequency academic words that do get tested. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “virtual”?

virtu(功效,virtue) + -al → 实质上起作用的 → 实际上的、虚拟的。

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