用作定语
▲~+n.
Earning a living is a practical matter.谋生是个实际问题。
I don't think that it would be of much practical value to either of us.我认为这对我们双方都没有什么实际价值。
They've agreed to store the furniture; but we still have the practical problem of how to transport it over there.他们已同意把家具先存在仓库里,但我们仍然有一个如何把家具运到那里去的实际问题。
Their concern is manifested mainly in fine speeches, rather than in practical solutions.他们的关心主要表现在说漂亮话上,而不在寻找切合实际的解决办法上。
Certain ideas are not only agreeable to think about, but they are also helpful in life's practical struggles.有些想法不仅想起来令人愉快,在人生的实际斗争中也颇有益。
He lacks practical experience.他缺乏实践经验。
The doctor was committed to practical medicine.那位医生致力于实用医学。
Your invention has proved to be of much practical value.你的发明已证明很有实用价值。
This is a practical uniform which is comfortable and doesn't show the dirt.这是一种穿起来舒服而又看不出脏的地方的很实用的制服。
They could give valuable help and practical advice.他们可以给予有用的帮助和可行的忠告。
He is a practical person.他是位讲究实际的人。
They are very practical people.And you badly lack this practical spirit.他们都是很实际的人,你却缺乏这种务实精神。
用作表语
▲S+be+~
Those sentiments are lofty but not very practical.那种思想感情是高尚的,但是不太现实。
Be practical—we can't afford both a car and a holiday.应该讲究实际——我们没有足够的钱既去买汽车又去度假。
用作宾语补足语
▲S+V+O+(to be) ~
Herbert proved the theory to be practical.赫伯特证明这一理论很实用。