practical
/ˈprktɪkl; `præktɪkl/ adj
1 concerned with practice(1) and action rather than theory 实践的; 实际的
practical experience, skills 实践经验、 实际技能
It's an interesting idea but there are many practical difficulties. 这是一个很有意思的想法, 然而却存在著许多实际困难. Cf 参看 theoretical 1.
2 suitable for the purpose for which it was made; useful 切合实际的; 实用的
a practical device with many different uses 一种多用途的实用器械
practical clothing for outdoor sports 适於室外运动穿的衣服
Your invention is ingenious, but not very practical. 你所发明的东西巧是巧, 但不太实用.
3
(a) (of a person) clever at doing and making things （指人）心灵手巧的
She's very practical. 她心灵手巧.
He has a practical partner who organizes everything for him. 他有个很能干的伙伴, 替他把一切弄得井井有条.
(b) sensible and realistic 讲求实际的; 实事求是的
We must be practical and work out the cost before we make a decision. 我们应该实事求是地先把费用算出来, 然後再做决定.
4 that is so in effect; virtual 事实上的; 实际上的
The owner's brother has been in practical control of the firm for years. 业主的弟弟实际控制该商行已有多年.
5 (idm 习语) for (all) `practical purposes as far as really matters; in reality 事实上; 实际上
The sale was supposed to last for a week, but for all practical purposes it's over. 减价销售原来预料要持续一周, 然而实际上现在已经结束了. Cf 参看 impractical. practical, n (infml 口) practical(1) examination or lesson, eg in a scientific subject 实验课考试, 实习课（如某一学科的）
a physics practical 物理实验.