"the reality of the situation" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 事實情況

Definition

某种情况下实际发生的事或真实情况，而不是人们所希望、相信或想象的东西。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

这个短语用于强调事实而不是看法、愿望或想象，常在需要直面不舒服事实时使用。比“其实”或“真相”更正式一些。

Examples

We need to face the reality of the situation and make a decision.

我们需要面对**事实情况**并做出决定。

It's hard to accept the reality of the situation sometimes.

有时候很难接受**事实情况**。

He doesn't see the reality of the situation yet.

他还没有看到**事实情况**。

No matter what we want, the reality of the situation won't change.

无论我们想要什么，**事实情况**都不会改变。

People often ignore the reality of the situation until it's too late.

人们常常无视**事实情况**，直到为时已晚。

Let’s deal with the reality of the situation rather than just hoping things get better.

我们还是面对**事实情况**，不要只寄希望于事情变好。