"recognize for what it is" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 认清本质

Definition

看清事物的本质，而不是被表象所迷惑。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

该表达常用于鼓励人们看透事物的本质，而不是只看表面，特别是在谈论人、事件或意图时。一般用于较正式或分析的语境，比如“要认清这件事的本质”。

Examples

It's important to recognize for what it is when someone is just being nice to get a favor.

当有人只是为了让你帮忙而对你友好时，要**认清本质**。

She could recognize for what it is the difference between real help and empty promises.

她能够**认清本质**，区分真正的帮助和空头承诺。

We must recognize for what it is any attempt to mislead us.

我们必须**认清本质**，识别任何试图误导我们的行为。

Sometimes it takes experience to recognize for what it is a fake apology.

有时候需要经验才能**认清本质**，识别虚假的道歉。

He finally recognized for what it is the pressure his friends were putting on him.

他终于**认清本质**了朋友给他的压力。

If you look closer, you'll recognize for what it is the real reason behind their decision.

仔细一看，你会**认清本质**，明白他们决定背后的真正原因。