1794, from real (adj.) + -ism; after French réalisme or German Realismus; from Late Latin realis "real." Opposed to idealism in philosophy, art, etc. In reference to scholastic doctrine of Thomas Aquinas (opposed to nominalism) it is recorded from 1826. Meaning "close resemblance to the scene" (in art, literature, etc., often with reference to unpleasant details) is attested from 1856.
雙語例句
1. It was time now to show more political realism.
現(xiàn)在是拿出更多政治務(wù)實(shí)精神的時候了。
來自柯林斯例句
2. Sincere performances and gritty Boston settings add to the film's realism.