materialize
(UK usually materialise) UK [mə'tɪə.ri.ə.laɪz] US [-'tɪr.i-] verb intransitive
■If an object materializes, it appears suddenly 突然出现•Suddenly a lorry appeared in front of her - it seemed to materialize out of nowhere.一辆卡车突然出现在她面前——仿佛是从地下冒出来的。 ■If an idea or hope materializes, it becomes real 实现，成为现实•She was promised a promotion but it never materialized.他们承诺过会擢升她，但却从未兑现。 •Her hopes of becoming a painter never materialized.她当画家的愿望一直未实现。 |