"reality check" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 清醒认识
• 现实检验

Definition

让某人不得不接受现实的时刻或经历，特别是在之前过于乐观或不切实际时。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

属于非正式表达，常在失望或纠正不切实际的想法后使用。常见搭配有“需要一次”、“来了次”等。纯比喻用法。类似“清醒点”或“泼冷水”。

Examples

That test was a real reality check for me.

那次考试对我来说真是个**清醒认识**。

Sometimes you need a reality check to see things clearly.

有时候你需要一次**清醒认识**，才能看清事情。

Losing my job was a reality check.

失业对我来说是一次**现实检验**。

After seeing the bill, I got a serious reality check about my spending.

看到账单后，我对自己的开销有了个大**清醒认识**。

His coach gave him a reality check when he started slacking off.

他教练在他开始懈怠时给了他一次**现实检验**。

That comment was a bit of a reality check for all of us.

那句话对我们大家来说算是一次**清醒认识**。